The Ministry of Industry supported the idea of participation of the MAZ-SPORTavto team in the Takla-Makan 2027 rally marathon in China

At the Minsk Automobile Plant under the leadership of the Minister of Industry of Belarus Andrei Kuznetsov, a meeting was held on the development of the MAZ-SPORTavto sports team. This sb.by reported in the press service of the Ministry of Industry.

- The achievements of the team, its victories and participation in prestigious competitions form the recognition of the enterprise, strengthen its image and, most importantly, help to promote and sell MAZ products in new markets, he said, setting the vector for further discussion and emphasizing the strategic importance of the team for the enterprise.

Among the key topics discussed were the technical support of the team, financing and the formation of a calendar of racing performances for the next season. The participants of the event also considered the possibility of MAZ-SPORTAVTO’s performance in the international rally marathon “Takla-Makan 2027” in China. The initiative received the support of the Minister of Industry.

The head of the department paid special attention to the well-being of the athletes after the incident at the last race, as well as how the restoration of the racing car is progressing. As reported earlier sb.by, in October, one of the crews of the MAZ-SPORTauto team at the second stage of the Great Steppe Bahi was involved in an accident and could not continue participating in competitions.

- The development of the team is a common cause that requires the involvement of both its participants and specialized specialists, and each local leader. The result of this work should be common, and therefore the responsibility for it lies with each of us.