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Jérôme d'Ambrosio, Formula E and former Formula One racer quotes after Extreme E test
05.10.2020
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| “Getting to try the Extreme E car out today was a totally new experience for me. I drive electric already of course so am used to that instant power but this was the first time going off road and it requires a totally different driving style. more >> |
Andreas Bakkerud, member of Extreme E Drivers' Programme quotes after test
05.10.2020
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“I’ve been waiting to test this car for what feels like a very long time. The Sun was very low, dust was everywhere but I was smiling from ear to ear and I enjoyed it very much. Extreme E is very different to any kind of motorsport I’m used more >> |
Timmy Hansen, Andretti United Extreme E driver quotes after the test
05.10.2020
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“This test track is a small motocross like circuit but a perfect place to get to know the car. Despite its size and weight, the car is agile and highly responsive. It drifts nicely and recovers quickly as you pull out of the corners as it sticks well to the track. Its powe more >> |
Catie Munnings, Andretti United Extreme E driver quotes after test
05.10.2020
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| “The car feels insane and I’m just picturing it on all the different surfaces in these amazing locations and having that sensation of racing, but also being out in nature and having that flow with the car that we are already starting to feel. I feel like the more I get to know the car, the more natural it becomes. more >> |
Patrik Sandell, member of Extreme E Drivers’ Programme quotes after test
05.10.2020
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“I had an amazing initial feeling driving my first electric car. It took me a few laps to adjust my driving, especially with the instant power from the electric engines. That was a little bit of a shock in the beginning as I had to be a bit careful h more >> |
Top talent take to the track in intensive Extreme E test
05.10.2020
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| Extreme E, the new electric off-road racing series, has completed its most intensive week of car testing yet, with a host of high-profile drivers who were left waxing lyrical about the capabilities of the ODYSSEY 21 E-SUV.The six day t more >> |
Extreme E confirms EcoZone project in Senegal
02.10.2020
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| Extreme E, the revolutionary new electric off-road racing series, has confirmed an additional Legacy Programme in one of its race locations, Lac Rose, Senegal, tied to improving sustainable practices in the local community. Extrem more >> |
Andretti United Extreme E confirms drivers Timmy Hansen and Catie Munnings
28.09.2020
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| Andretti United Extreme E has confirmed its two drivers for the new electric off-road racing series, as Timmy Hansen and Catie Munnings, ahead of the championship’s eagerly-anticipated inaugural season in 2021.Hansen began his motorsport career in karting and circuit racing before switching his focus to rallycross from 2012. more >> |
Extreme E's ship the St. Helena relaunches
24.09.2020
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| The St. Helena, logistics centrepiece of the new electric off-road racing series Extreme E, was recently launched for the first time in 18 months following its multi-million pound refit.
Extreme E secured exclusive use of the more >> |
Veloce Racing announce ART Grand Prix as official Extreme E Competition Partner
23.09.2020
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| • Multiple F2 and F3 champions ART GP to provide operational support • Veloce Racing continues its racing team development and expansion• Preparations underway ahead of Extreme E’s first season
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Extreme E partners with Unicef on mission to empower young climate changemakers in Greenland
22.09.2020
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| Extreme E, the new electric off-road motor racing series, has announced it is partnering with Unicef, the world’s leading children’s organisation, on a mission to empower young changemakers in Greenland through climate education.
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ABT confirms Mattias Ekström as male driver and CUPRA as main partner
14.09.2020
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| Photo caption: L-R: Hans-Jürgen Abt (Managing Partner of ABT Sportsline), Thomas Beirmaier (ABT Sportsline CEO), Wayne Griffiths (CUPRA CEO), Mattias Ekström (ABT driver), Alejandro Agag (Founder and CEO of Extreme E)ABT Sportsline ha more >> |
Lewis Hamilton founds Extreme E team
08.09.2020
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| Six-Time Formula One World Champion, Lewis Hamilton today announced the creation of his very own race team, X44, which will make its debut in Extreme E, the groundbreaking new electric off-road racing series.
Named with reference to Lewis’s own ra more >> |
Extreme E teams up with ALLCOT Group to support net-zero carbon goal
03.09.2020
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| Extreme E, the revolutionary electric off-road racing series, has agreed a partnership with ALLCOT to offset the championship’s carbon footprint in support of its goal to have a net-zero carbon footprint by the end of its first season.ALLCOT, more >> |
Team TECHEETAH to join Extreme E
01.09.2020
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| Team TECHEETAH has today announced its entry into Extreme E, becoming the first team entry to represent Asia in the electric off-road racing series, scheduled to start in early 2021.
Team TECHEETAH Extreme E will be owned by the Indover Group and will race under t more >> |
Extreme E announces Neat Burger as Official Plant-based Partner
13.08.2020
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| Extreme E, the new electric off-road motor racing championship, is pleased to announce that Neat Burger is to become the Official Plant-based Partner to the purpose driven sporting series.Neat Burger is the world’s more >> |
Fisker set to charge into Extreme E, confirms advanced talks for Global Electric SUV Racing Series
27.07.2020
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| • Creator of Formula E creating breakthrough new off-road racing series• Fisker Inc. poised to be first manufacturer to enter series Extreme E, the new electric off-road motor racing champi more >> |
Andretti Autosport and United Autosports partner for Extreme E effort
23.07.2020
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| Team to be named Andretti United Extreme E Extreme E is delighted to confirm that Andretti Autosport has joined forces with United Autosports and updated its team name to Andretti United Extreme E.The U.S.-based out more >> |
Extreme E and AFC Energy to pioneer zero emission vehicle charging
15.07.2020
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| In a world-first the series will utilise hydrogen fuel cell generators to revolutionise how teams power its E-SUVs Extreme E, the revolutionary new electric SUV off-road racing series, has announced it is embarking on a world-first collaborati more >> |
Chip Ganassi Racing confirm Extreme E driver line-up with Kyle LeDuc signing
14.07.2020
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| Extreme E is delighted to announce Chip Ganassi Racing is the first team to complete its driver line-up for the series with the signing of Prolite World Champion and six-time Pro-4 Short Course Off-Road Champion Kyle LeDuc, who will race alongside Sara Price. more >> |
First Extreme E driver is revealed
11.06.2020
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| Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) has today revealed the first of its driver duo for Extreme E, confirming that Off road Truck Champion and X Games Medalist Sara Price has been signed for the 2021 season. As well as being the first confi more >> |
Extreme E to make broadcast debut on National Geographic
01.06.2020
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| Extreme E, the ground-breaking new sport for purpose electric racing series, has announced its debut of three electric car racing documentaries on National Geographic. Its behind the scenes storytelling will chart the journey of the series’ development ahead of its opening season, in 2021. more >> |
Extreme E electrifies motorsport with unique format
29.05.2020
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| Extreme E, the revolutionary electric off-road racing series, has outlined the race format for its five-event adventure to some of the most formidable, remote and spectacular locations across the globe, starting early 2021.A full breakdown of the format including championship points can be found here as more >> |
Australian Rally Champion Molly Taylor signs up to Extreme E Drivers' Programme
21.05.2020
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| Molly Taylor, the first and only female driver and, at the time, youngest ever to win top honours in Australian domestic rallying, has become the latest top-tier talent to join Extreme E’s Drivers’ Programme. more >> |
FIA Junior WRC driver Catie Munnings joins Extreme E Drivers' Programme
12.05.2020
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| FIA Junior World Rally Championship driver Catie Munnings has signed up to to the Extreme E Drivers’ Programme, joining a growing list of top talent vying for a seat in the revolutionary electric off-road racing series’ inaugural season, set to get underway early next year. more >> |
Chip Ganassi Racing commits to Extreme E
06.05.2020
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| Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) has today announced its entry into Extreme E, becoming the second major American team to commit to the pioneering new electric SUV off-road racing series.Founded and helmed by former racer Chip Ganassi, the eponymously-na more >> |
Simona de Silvestro signs up to Extreme E Drivers' Programme
04.05.2020
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| Simona de Silvestro becomes the latest star to join the Extreme E Drivers’ Programme, with the Swiss racer joining fellow female racers Mikaela Ahlin-Kottulinsky, Jamie Chadwick and Katherine Legge in eyeing a seat for the pioneering electric off-road racing series’ maiden season. more >> |
#Leaders4Good-Nico Rosberg talks with Formula E's Alejandro Agag and Jamie Reigle about the impact of Covid-19
01.05.2020
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| Formula E Chairman and CEO Alejandro Agag and Jamie Reigle are the latest guest leaders to star on Nico Rosberg's new YouTube series, #Leaders4Good. Rosberg, Agag and Reigle too more >> |
Extreme E takes lead on gender equality in motorsport
30.04.2020
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| Marking a world first in motor racing, Extreme E, the pioneering electric off-road racing series, will see teams field both a male and female driver in its races – promoting gender equality and a level playing field amongst competitors.Teams will be composed more >> |
Extreme E unveils Scientific Committee and first Legacy Programme initiative
21.04.2020
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| Extreme E, the revolutionary new electric off-road racing series, has today unveiled a panel of leading academics from The Universities of Oxford and Cambridge making up its Scientific Committee, tasked with driving the series’ climate advice and practice. more >> |
Jean-Éric Vergne to join Extreme E 'Earth Day' climate change discussion
20.04.2020
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| • Two-time Formula E Champion to feature on expert panel• Extreme E to officially unveil new Scientific Committee• Earth Day’s 50th anniversary focus firmly on climate change more >> |
Andretti Autosport joins Extreme E
17.04.2020
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| Extreme E has today announced Andretti Autosport as the first American, and sixth overall, team to join the electric SUV off-road racing series.Led by Michael Andretti, Andretti Autosport has gathered accolades across almost two decades of competition in va more >> |
Extreme E to partner with QEV Technologies to distribute Q-Vent battery-powered respirator
16.04.2020
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| Off-road electric racing series Extreme E is to work in partnership with engineering company QEV Technologies, to distribute its Q-Vent respirator, developed and manufactured in tandem with Hospital de Sant Pau, Nissan and Eurecat technology centre.The r more >> |
Patrik Sandell signs up to Extreme E Drivers' Programme
30.03.2020
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| Rally and rallycross star Patrik Sandell has signalled his intent by joining Extreme E’s Drivers’ Programme – a roster of top-tier motorsport names looking to compete in Season 1 from January next year.The Swede currently competes as a fact more >> |
Extreme E appoints leading scientist, Professor Peter Wadhams
26.03.2020
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| Extreme E, the pioneering electric off-road racing series, is pleased to announce that Professor Peter Wadhams of The University of Cambridge has been appointed as the Head of its Scientific Committee, which will be tasked with driving the series’ climate research and education programme. more >> |
Sam Bird joins Extreme E Drivers' Programme
11.03.2020
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| Sam Bird is the latest top-tier driver to express his interest in Extreme E by joining the off-road electric SUV motor racing series’ Drivers’ Programme, with the roster of leading names looking to compete in Season 1 growing yet further.The Brit more >> |
Extreme E to air live across BBC digital platforms
09.03.2020
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| Extreme E has agreed a multi-year partnership with BBC Sport which will see the new electric SUV off-road racing series screened live and free-to-air across BBC digital platforms to British viewers.Every race on the calendar, comprising five formidable environmen more >> |
Extreme E announces QEV entry
04.03.2020
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| QEV Technologies, the electric mobility and motorsport R&D specialist, is set to compete in the inaugural season of Extreme E, becoming the fifth team to join the pioneering off-road motorsport championship.The Spanish firm designs and manufactures more >> |
Extreme E seals long-term broadcast partnership with TVNZ
28.01.2020
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| Extreme E, the pioneering electric SUV off-road racing series, has agreed a multi-year deal with TVNZ that will see the championship screened live to households across New Zealand from Season 1. Five two-hour live programmes will ensure that the action f more >> |
