小米创始人雷军近日分享了中国汽车赛事三十年的发展变化。[1]通过对比同一场地珠海赛车场的历代赛事，他展示了这一转变：1996年时，该赛场由外国赞助商支持，参赛车辆也多为外国品牌；到2026年，小米将冠名举办China GT赛事，并由小米旗舰车型SU7 Ultra担任安全车领衔。[1]
小米在汽车赛事领域的布局已初见规模。2024年3月，小米与国内三大顶级赛事——China GT、CTCC、CEC正式签约。[1]根据协议，SU7 Ultra将作为这三大赛事的官方安全车，而YU7车型则将担任医疗车。[1]雷军表示："赛道始终是检验汽车高品质、高安全的试金石。"[1]
此外，小米SU7的新车型谍照已曝光，该车型可能被命名为SU7 Ultra Extreme，配备了巨大后扰流板和后扩散器等空气动力学部件，并将以限量版形式推出。[1]
Xiaomi founder Lei Jun recently showcased the dramatic transformation of Chinese motorsports over three decades, contrasting the international presence of the past with domestic innovation today [1]. In 1996, the Zhuhai International Circuit featured foreign sponsors and imported racing vehicles, whereas by 2026, the same venue will host the Xiaomi-branded China GT championship with the SU7 Ultra serving as the official safety car [1].
This evolution reflects Xiaomi's deepened commitment to motorsports in China. In March 2024, the company formally signed partnerships with the country's three premier racing series: China GT, CTCC, and CEC [1]. Under these agreements, the SU7 Ultra and YU7 models will serve as the official safety car and medical vehicle, respectively, across all three championships [1]. Lei Jun underscored the significance of this involvement, stating that "the racetrack has always been the true testing ground for automobiles' quality and safety" [1].
Beyond the sponsorship arrangements, spy photographs have surfaced showing a potential new variant of the SU7 Ultra, possibly designated as the SU7 Ultra Extreme [1]. This limited-edition model is expected to feature prominent aerodynamic components, including a large rear wing and rear diffuser [1].
