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Extreme E's Virtual Series Launch marks six month countdown to opening race
27.10.2020
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| • Teams reveal first-look of their racing liveries
• CEO and Founder Alejandro Agag reaffirms the series’ ambitions around electrification, environment and equality more >> |
Nico Rosberg joins Extreme E
22.10.2020
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| Extreme E, the new electric off-road racing series, is delighted to welcome Nico Rosberg to the championship through the formation of his own team - Rosberg Xtreme Racing (RXR) - which will make its racing debut in 2021. Led by 2016 Formu more >> |
Interview with Alejandro Agag, CEO of Extreme E
21.10.2020
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| • New racing series generates more attention for the planet• All races will be broadcasted live online and on TV worldwide• Continental is the exclusive tyre supplier for the entire series more >> |
CUPRA is the first automotive brand to participate in Extreme E
20.10.2020
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| Joining the Extreme E starting grid CUPRA builds its motorsport heritage further joining the exciting Extreme E race series CUPRA partners with ABT, helping promote electrification, sustainability and equal more >> |
Introducing GridPlay from Extreme E
16.10.2020
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| Extreme E, the innovative new off-road racing series, today announces GridPlay* – a new fan engagement concept, which allows the team with the most votes to select their spot on the starting line for the final race.Engaging with fans i more >> |
Continental a Founding Partner and Exclusive Tyre Supplier to the New Extreme E Series
15.10.2020
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| Series kicks off in spring 2021, travels around the world to five remote locations Continental a founding partner and exclusive tyre supplier, providing special-purpose tyres for the ODYSSEY 21 electric racers Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton launches his own team: X44 more >> |
Extreme E signs content partnership with WaterBear Network
13.10.2020
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| Extreme E, the innovative electric off-road racing series has announced an exciting new content partnership with the WaterBear Network, the first interactive streaming platform dedicated to the future of our planet.Launching later this year, WaterBear Ne more >> |
Extreme E awarded FIA International Series status
09.10.2020
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| Extreme E, the pioneering electric off-road motor racing series, reached another milestone today after it was officially granted status as an FIA International Series.The decision was made during the FIA World Motor Sport Council (WMSC), hosted by FIA President Jean To more >> |
Billy Monger, member of Extreme E Drivers' Programme quotes after test
05.10.2020
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| “Getting to drive the car was really cool! The whole experience was completely out of my comfort zone but I like a challenge and it was great fun. Having only done single seater stuff in Formula 3, to then drive a car that requires a completely different driving style, and the way you attack, was different for me. So, it was new experiences, and new challenges. more >> |
Oliver Bennett, FIA World Rallycross Championship driver quotes after Extreme E test
05.10.2020
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| “It’s a really big car, the photos don’t quite do it justice, but it’s just a really cool machine to look at. The power and instant torque was so amazing, to squeeze the throttle on for the first time was amazing and I could tell as soon as I got on the track it was going to be wide open when you feel all that power. more >> |
Sophia Floersch, FIA Formula 3 and Le Mans 24Hrs driver quotes after Extreme E test
05.10.2020
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“Extreme E is a great new series and the car was something new to me. My first time driving off-road and the first time driving such a big SUV race car, but it was fun, and good. Something different compared to what I am normally used to. In off-roading yo more >> |
Jean-Eric Vergne quotes after Extreme-E test
05.10.2020
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| Jean-Éric Vergne, Co-founder of Veloce Racing, two-time FIA Formula E Champion and former Formula One driver:“I loved it! A very, very good experience. I was really pleased with the power, it’s totally impressive more >> |
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 >> |
