Don’t miss a second of the action

The 2023 Knysna Simola Hillclimb is fast approaching with practice and the first three qualifying rounds on Saturday before Sunday shootout.

In my opinion it’s a world-class motorsport event that offers a chance for enthusiasts to gawk at beautiful classic cars on Thursday, 4 May and Friday, 5 May.

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THE 2023 KNYSNA SIMOLA HILLCLIMB WILL SEE FORMER F1 AND WRC DRIVERS TAKE ON THE HILL

I’ll be heading up to Knysna to watch the weekend’s action, so be sure to follow me on Instagram and Twitter for updates, live videos and the best content from the weekend.

The 13th edition of the Knysna Simola Hillclimb has attracted a trio of Scandinavian drivers in the form of ex-Formula 1 driver Mika Salo and former World Rally Championship drivers Petter and brother Henning Solberg.

Salo will take on the 1.9km-long in a Mercedes-AMG A45S. The German super hatch is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine with 310kW and 500Nm.

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The 56-year-old has over 100 Grand Prix starts under his belt and will compete in the Road Car and Supercar category, according to TimesLive.

PETTER SOLBERG WILL TAKE HIS LOUD WRX POLO R UP THE FAMOUS HILL

Two more Scandinavian drivers will be represent Norway and Volkswagen at this weekend’s 2023 Knysna Simola Hillclimb. 2003 WRC champion Petter Solberg will get behind the wheel of his devastatingly quick WRX Polo R.

Petter will be joined by his brother, Henning, who competed in 133 rallies between 1998 and 2019.

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Toyota Gazoo Racing GTC driver, Nathi Msimanga will represent the Japanese carmaker at the Simola Hillclimb and I’m looking forward to seeing the GR Corolla in the flesh for the first time.

The GR Corolla is powered by a G16-E 1.6-litre three-cylinder turbocharged engine with 221kW and 370Nm.

HOW TO FOLLOW ALL THE ACTION FROM KNYSNA

According to Motorpress, the event’s livestream will be available throughout all three days of the event via the website (www.simolahillclimb.com), and will be hosted by radio DJ and Formula 1 presenter Sasha Martinengo, along with Cars.co.za presenter Ciro de Siena.

Raceday TV’s Colin Hastie will be focusing on the intense action in the bustling pitlane, including regular interviews with the drivers and organisers.

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