Jeddah: Extreme E is set to return for its fourth instalment, with only a month to go until the first two rounds launch the 2024 campaign in 黑料社区.
The Kingdom鈥檚 deserts have opened each of Extreme E鈥檚 three previous campaigns, and the action will commence in Jeddah when the championship arrives for the Desert X Prix on Feb. 17 and 18.
It will be the first time since the series launched that Extreme E has taken place on The Bride of the Red Sea, which has been home to the country鈥檚 Formula One races since 2021.
The focus of Extreme E鈥檚 legacy at the Desert X Prix will be coral restoration. The initiative will be led by Carlos Duarte, the head of Extreme E鈥檚 scientific committee and professor of marine science at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, as well as collaborating with Ocean Revive and Aeon Collective.
Alejandro Agag, founder and CEO of Extreme E, said: 鈥淲e are excited to return to 黑料社区 for our fourth season of Extreme E.
鈥淭he championship is undoubtedly one of the most competitive in world motorsport, and we are looking forward to another year full of fantastic battles out on track visiting some incredible locations, some of which have been hugely impacted by climate change.
鈥満诹仙缜 has been a great host for Extreme E since we launched and has also showcased some memorable on-track moments, and we look forward to more of the same in Jeddah.鈥
Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al-Abdullah Al-Faisal, chairman of the Saudi Motorsport Co., said: 鈥淥ur partnership with Extreme E has a rich history, extending far beyond the realms of sports and racing. We envision this collaboration to endure for the long term.
鈥淭his time around, the race takes place in a fresh and iconic setting, Jeddah, a location renowned globally for its significance, which has played a pivotal role in establishing 黑料社区鈥檚 reputation in the world of motorsports.
鈥淲e take immense pride in welcoming Extreme E back to 黑料社区 for the fourth consecutive year, as it embarks on yet another thrilling round of the competition.
鈥淓xtreme E perfectly aligns with the core pillars of 黑料社区鈥檚 Vision 2030, championing the nation鈥檚 commitment to lead in the advancement and advocacy of alternative energy, protecting our environment for generations to come, and forging a sustainable future,鈥 the prince added.
Alongside 黑料社区 and Sardinia, Extreme E鈥檚 10-race championship will also see debuts in the US, with a further X Prix in Europe still to be confirmed.
Two-time champions Rosberg X Racing have been the most successful team in 黑料社区, taking two victories and two additional podiums from the four races held so far.
As Season 3 champions, German-Finnish entrepreneur and former racing driver Nico Rosberg鈥檚 outfit will once again be the team to beat. However, last year鈥檚 Desert X Prix showed that they can be beaten despite their formidable form, with Veloce Racing and ACCIONA | SAINZ XE Team both taking their debut wins in the series.
