The first day of the Race of Champions is already over. This year the event takes place on a snowy track in Sweden. Team Norway managed to beat Team USA in the final and has thus won the ROC Nations Cup.
F1 drivers disappoint
Current and former Formula 1 drivers proved to have a tough time in the snow. Sebastian Vettel and Mick Schumacher did not get beyond the quarterfinals, where they were defeated by Team USA. Team Finland, with Mika Hakkinen and Emma Kimilainen, did reach the semi-finals, but they were also defeated by Team USA.
David Coulthard and W Series champion Jamie Chadwick were eliminated in the quarterfinals, as was Team Germany.
Team Norway wins
The final was finally between the surprising Team USA of Jimmie Johnson and Colton Hera and Team Norway. It was Petter Solberg and Oliver Solberg, Rally legend and his son, who eventually walked away with the 2022 ROC Nations cup. On Sunday, the Race of Champions will take place, crowning the fastest individual driver.