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Peugeot 208 Rally4 scale model (1:43) with Somaschini-Zanchetta team.

Marks the Italian debut of the new 208 Rally4 at the first round of the European Rally Championship at the Rally Roma Capitale.

The model was assembled on a 1:43 scale Norev base, originally as a road version, and components were later added to transform it into a racing version with roll-bar, seats, belts, steering wheel and fire extinguisher. The rims and tires were also replaced and finally the whole bodywork was painted yellow and white with the rest in decals. This item was created and donated by Fabiano Nobili to support the charity's research.

Rachele Somaschini is an Italian racing driver. Since birth she has suffered from cystic fibrosis, which prevented her from getting into racing as a child. Since 2011 he has been collaborating with the Cystic Fibrosis Onlus Research Foundation to bring together her passion for engines with the need to raise awareness of the importance of scientific research.

Her career began in 2013, when she had the chance to compete in her first race in Monza, teamed with her father in the Historic Inter-Europe Cup.

In 2018 she embarked on a career in rallying and competed in the entire Italian Rally Championship. In 2019 she made her WRC debut at the Monte Carlo Rally, finishing 63rd overall and 8th in the RC3 class. Her participation in the 8 races of the Italian Rally Championship led her to winning the ACI Women's Cup paired with Chiara Lombardi.

In 2020 Rachele Somaschini opened the season with the Monte Carlo Rallye, where she finished 7th in the RC3 class.

She has recently become the standard bearer for FIA ​​Women in Motorsport, the International Automobile Federation project to promote female participation in the world of motorsport.

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  • In condition as donated.

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