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The deserts of Saudi Arabia have opened each of Extreme E’s three previous campaigns, and another spectacular is expected when the championship arrives for the Desert X Prix on 17-18 February. The new season opens against a stunning desert backdrop for Rounds 1 and 2 at a new location near Jeddah. This is the first time since the series launched that Extreme E has raced in Jeddah, which has been home to the country’s Formula One races since 2021
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Teams will once again face a mostly sandy terrain, though a very different challenge and location to the deserts of the series’ past visits to Saudi Arabia. Extreme E’s ten-race championship is set to captivate on track once more. Alongside returning to Saudi Arabia and Sardinia, the series will also make its debut in the USA, with a further X Prix in Europe still to be confirmed.
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Competition
Two-time champions Rosberg X Racing (RXR) have been the most successful team in Saudi Arabia, taking two victories and two additional podiums from the four races held so far. As Season 3 champions, Nico Rosberg’s outfit will be the team to beat. Nevertheless, last year’s 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.
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Extreme E Legacy
To raise awareness around the importance of coral health; focusing on the global challenge and urgent need to advance research and development, we have partnered with CORDAP, KAUST and Ocean Revive. The project will be led by Professor Carlos Duarte of KAUST and Extreme E’s Science Committee.
Coral reefs are an essential pillar of biodiversity, supporting 1 in 4 of all marine animal species in the ocean. They also support the livelihoods of an estimated 1 billion people. Yet, we have already lost half of the global ocean state of coral reefs. Extreme E will participate in snorkelling and scuba diving; comparing healthy and damaged coral reefs and take part in coral planting exercises
