Extreme E

Extreme EExtreme E is an FIA-sanctioned international off-road racing series that uses spec silhouette electric SUVs to race in remote parts... There's more... is an FIA-sanctioned international off-road racing series that uses spec silhouette electric SUVs to race in remote parts of the world, such as the Saudi Arabian desert or the Arctic.

Nine teams signed up for the inaugural season with all entries will runingn one of the standardised Odyssey 21 E-SUVs. Unlike Formula EA fully electric single-seater, open-wheel race format was launched by the FIA in 2014. 16 events are scheduled for 2022... There's more..., which requires drivers to lift and coast Lift and coast is a technique drivers use to save fuel, cool breaks and preserve the tyres. As they approach... There's more... to preserve energy, the cars will race flat-out in sprint events known as ‘X-Prix’.

Five rounds were contested in the first year with the format closely resembling that used by World Rallycross. Over two days, the teams will compete in a brace of qualifyingQualifying (Quali) is a one-hour session used to determine pole position and the order the cars will line up behind... There's more... heats to progress into the semi-finals and a final.

On-track position, rather than times, will declare the winner. Each heat will consist of two laps, one driven by the teams’ female driverOK, so we all know what the driver is, right. I've always liked the description that F1 drivers are like... There's more..., the other by the male, thanks to a mid-race pitstop.

Teams are backed by some of the biggest names in motorsport – Lewis HamiltonLewis Hamilton (No 44) is an English-born F1 driver contracted to Mercedes in 2022. See more about Lewis on our... There's more..., Nico RosbergNico Rosberg is a German-Finnish former racing driver. He competed in Formula One from 2006 to 2016, winning the World... There's more..., Jenson Button, McLarenMcLaren Racing Limited is a British motor racing team, under the Marque of the Mclaren Group, based at the McLaren... There's more... and Andretti Motorsport.