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FEBRUARY 17: Mikaela Ahlin-Kottulinsky (SWE) / Johan Kristoffersson (SWE), Rosberg X Racing celebrate , 1st position during the Saudi Arabia on February 17, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Ferraro / LAT Images)

Rosberg X Racing win epic opening round of Season 4

In a race which featured multiple changes for the lead, it was RXR’s Johan Kristoffersson and Mikaela Åhlin-Kottulinsky who took the glory in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, defeating the NEOM McLaren Extreme E Team's duo of Mattias Ekström and Cristina Gutiérrez by just 0.167s.

E.ON Veloce Racing completed the podium, with ACCIONA | SAINZ XE Team (ASXE) fourth after a roll for Fraser McConnell on the last lap of the Grand Final.

© Sam Bagnall


Johan Kristoffersson, RXR, said: “Today was a great day. The course was very fast and bumpy, but Mikaela did a great job, and I’m super happy to be back on top! Looking forward to doing it again tomorrow!”

Mikaela Åhlin-Kottulinsky, RXR, said: “Starting this season with a win feels incredible. Johan handed over the car in a good position, but the competition was intense - especially my battle with Cristina. I was very happy to make the overtake and take the win.”

© Andrew Ferraro


RXR and NEOM McLaren Extreme E battled throughout for victory, trading places on a number of occasions as the 2024 season started in style.

Ekström took the lead at the start after a brilliant switch-back manoeuvre on fellow Swede Kristoffersson, before the latter re-took first place to give RXR a slender advantage after the opening two tours. E.ON Veloce Racing’s Kevin Hansen was close behind in third, making it a three-way scrap for the win.

The order was maintained after the driver change, with Gutiérrez trying everything to get past Åhlin-Kottulinsky to take a maiden win for NEOM McLaren Extreme E on her debut for the team.

In third, E.ON Veloce Racing’s Molly Taylor kept a watching brief, while catching all three was ASXE’s Fraser McConnell. The Jamaican’s progress, though, came to an abrupt end after rolling his ODYSSEY 21 in an attempt to get past Taylor in the closing stages.

© Alastair Staley


The momentum swung back and forth between Gutiérrez and Åhlin-Kottulinsky for victory, with contact between the two incurring bodywork damage for the latter as the RXR driver defended her leading position.

Gutiérrez, though, finally made the crucial breakthrough with a decisive move to snatch the lead for NEOM McLaren Extreme E.

That was not the last of the action, however, as Åhlin-Kottulinsky demonstrated her and the team’s championship-winning credentials, re-taking first place almost immediately for Nico Rosberg’s outfit.

The Swede held on expertly to take the first win of the season for RXR, with NEOM McLaren Extreme E just behind in second place, where they were joined on the podium by E.ON Veloce Racing’s Hansen and Taylor.

© Andrew Ferraro


Andretti Altawkilat Extreme E took the honours in the Redemption Race after a strong drive from Catie Munnings and Timmy Hansen, while LEGACY MOTOR CLUB IN ASSOCIATION WITH JIMMIE JOHNSON’s Travis Pastrana put on a show to go from last to second at the team’s first-ever Extreme E X Prix, ahead of JBXE and fellow newcomers SUN Minimeal Team.

Cristina Gutiérrez, NEOM McLaren Extreme E Team, said: “I’m feeling happy after today's race with the NEOM McLaren Extreme E Team. It was my first race with the team and working with Mattias, and we managed to finish in P2. We were able to put together a good performance in Qualifying and get to the Grand Final. In the Final, Mattias did a great job at the start, which helped me when I took over.

“I was battling at the front during my laps, but finished in P2 in the end. It was a shame not to be able to bring home the win, but I think we will be competitive this season. The team are happy, and Mattias and I are really grateful for all the hard work and hours they are putting in. I am very happy to be with NEOM McLaren, and I am looking forward to tomorrow.”

Mattias Ekström, NEOM McLaren Extreme E Team, said: “We had a very exciting first day and first race with the NEOM McLaren Extreme E Team. Despite a few small issues in Qualifying 1, we still finished P2 – and we managed to fix these problems in time for Qualifying 2. In Q2, we were more competitive, and the Grand Final was one of the most exciting Finals I have seen in Extreme E. We had a great start and Turn 1, and I was able to give Cristina the car in P2. She did a really good job, battling at the front with Mikaela [Åhlin-Kottulinsky], but we finished just behind them in P2.


“It feels nice to be able to bring a trophy back to the team to reward all their hard work, and I’m looking forward to going again tomorrow for Round 2.”

Molly Taylor, E.ON Veloce Racing, said: “We have all worked so hard in the build-up to this season, and we were feeling good going into this weekend. Kevin and I were really hitting our stride in Qualifying, but it just wasn't coming together for us in the Final.

“The whole set-up at within the team continues to be exactly what we both need to take X Prix wins, and we know that if we can just bring the pieces together tomorrow then we'll be on top of the podium.”

© Andrew Ferraro


Kevin Hansen, E.ON Veloce Racing, said: “Another podium at a Desert X Prix! This race seems to always prove special for us as a team, and it feels great to kick off Season 4 with a podium. We were unlucky not to finish higher in the Final, but we should be proud of the pace we showed out there. Taking a Heat win and setting the quickest time in the Traction Challenge puts us second in the standings, and we'll be looking to jump to the top tomorrow.”

Round 2 of Extreme E Season 4 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, takes place tomorrow (18 February). The racing action will be live across ITV and STV in the UK, while outside of the UK please visit here for broadcaster details.

Grand Final
1. Rosberg X Racing 11:08.024 mins
2. NEOM McLaren Extreme E Team +0.167s
3. E.ON Veloce Racing +3.339s
4. ACCIONA | SAINZ XE Team DNF

Redemption Race
1. Andretti Altawkilat Extreme E 10:55.379 mins
2. LEGACY MOTOR CLUB IN ASSOCIATION WITH JIMMIE JOHNSON +23.724s
3. JBXE +29.639s
4. SUN Minimeal Team DNF

Championship Standings:
1. Rosberg X Racing: 27 points
2. NEOM McLaren Extreme E Team: 18 points
3. E.ON Veloce Racing: 18 points
4. ACCIONA | SAINZ XE Team: 13 points
5. Andretti Altawkilat Extreme E: 12 points
6. LEGACY MOTOR CLUB™ IN ASSOCIATION WITH JIMMIE JOHNSON: 8 points
7. JBXE: 6 points
8. SUN Minimeal Team: 4 points

Defending champions Rosberg X Racing (RXR) secured a dramatic victory in Round 1 of the 2024 campaign, coming out on top in an incredible battle with the NEOM McLaren Extreme E Team at the Desert X Prix.

In a race which featured multiple changes for the lead, it was RXR’s Johan Kristoffersson and Mikaela Åhlin-Kottulinsky who took the glory in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, defeating the NEOM McLaren Extreme E Team's duo of Mattias Ekström and Cristina Gutiérrez by just 0.167s.

E.ON Veloce Racing completed the podium, with ACCIONA | SAINZ XE Team (ASXE) fourth after a roll for Fraser McConnell on the last lap of the Grand Final.

© Sam Bagnall


Johan Kristoffersson, RXR, said: “Today was a great day. The course was very fast and bumpy, but Mikaela did a great job, and I’m super happy to be back on top! Looking forward to doing it again tomorrow!”

Mikaela Åhlin-Kottulinsky, RXR, said: “Starting this season with a win feels incredible. Johan handed over the car in a good position, but the competition was intense - especially my battle with Cristina. I was very happy to make the overtake and take the win.”

© Andrew Ferraro


RXR and NEOM McLaren Extreme E battled throughout for victory, trading places on a number of occasions as the 2024 season started in style.

Ekström took the lead at the start after a brilliant switch-back manoeuvre on fellow Swede Kristoffersson, before the latter re-took first place to give RXR a slender advantage after the opening two tours. E.ON Veloce Racing’s Kevin Hansen was close behind in third, making it a three-way scrap for the win.

The order was maintained after the driver change, with Gutiérrez trying everything to get past Åhlin-Kottulinsky to take a maiden win for NEOM McLaren Extreme E on her debut for the team.

In third, E.ON Veloce Racing’s Molly Taylor kept a watching brief, while catching all three was ASXE’s Fraser McConnell. The Jamaican’s progress, though, came to an abrupt end after rolling his ODYSSEY 21 in an attempt to get past Taylor in the closing stages.

© Alastair Staley


The momentum swung back and forth between Gutiérrez and Åhlin-Kottulinsky for victory, with contact between the two incurring bodywork damage for the latter as the RXR driver defended her leading position.

Gutiérrez, though, finally made the crucial breakthrough with a decisive move to snatch the lead for NEOM McLaren Extreme E.

That was not the last of the action, however, as Åhlin-Kottulinsky demonstrated her and the team’s championship-winning credentials, re-taking first place almost immediately for Nico Rosberg’s outfit.

The Swede held on expertly to take the first win of the season for RXR, with NEOM McLaren Extreme E just behind in second place, where they were joined on the podium by E.ON Veloce Racing’s Hansen and Taylor.

© Andrew Ferraro


Andretti Altawkilat Extreme E took the honours in the Redemption Race after a strong drive from Catie Munnings and Timmy Hansen, while LEGACY MOTOR CLUB IN ASSOCIATION WITH JIMMIE JOHNSON’s Travis Pastrana put on a show to go from last to second at the team’s first-ever Extreme E X Prix, ahead of JBXE and fellow newcomers SUN Minimeal Team.

Cristina Gutiérrez, NEOM McLaren Extreme E Team, said: “I’m feeling happy after today's race with the NEOM McLaren Extreme E Team. It was my first race with the team and working with Mattias, and we managed to finish in P2. We were able to put together a good performance in Qualifying and get to the Grand Final. In the Final, Mattias did a great job at the start, which helped me when I took over.

“I was battling at the front during my laps, but finished in P2 in the end. It was a shame not to be able to bring home the win, but I think we will be competitive this season. The team are happy, and Mattias and I are really grateful for all the hard work and hours they are putting in. I am very happy to be with NEOM McLaren, and I am looking forward to tomorrow.”

Mattias Ekström, NEOM McLaren Extreme E Team, said: “We had a very exciting first day and first race with the NEOM McLaren Extreme E Team. Despite a few small issues in Qualifying 1, we still finished P2 – and we managed to fix these problems in time for Qualifying 2. In Q2, we were more competitive, and the Grand Final was one of the most exciting Finals I have seen in Extreme E. We had a great start and Turn 1, and I was able to give Cristina the car in P2. She did a really good job, battling at the front with Mikaela [Åhlin-Kottulinsky], but we finished just behind them in P2.


“It feels nice to be able to bring a trophy back to the team to reward all their hard work, and I’m looking forward to going again tomorrow for Round 2.”

Molly Taylor, E.ON Veloce Racing, said: “We have all worked so hard in the build-up to this season, and we were feeling good going into this weekend. Kevin and I were really hitting our stride in Qualifying, but it just wasn't coming together for us in the Final.

“The whole set-up at within the team continues to be exactly what we both need to take X Prix wins, and we know that if we can just bring the pieces together tomorrow then we'll be on top of the podium.”

© Andrew Ferraro


Kevin Hansen, E.ON Veloce Racing, said: “Another podium at a Desert X Prix! This race seems to always prove special for us as a team, and it feels great to kick off Season 4 with a podium. We were unlucky not to finish higher in the Final, but we should be proud of the pace we showed out there. Taking a Heat win and setting the quickest time in the Traction Challenge puts us second in the standings, and we'll be looking to jump to the top tomorrow.”

Round 2 of Extreme E Season 4 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, takes place tomorrow (18 February). The racing action will be live across ITV and STV in the UK, while outside of the UK please visit here for broadcaster details.

Grand Final
1. Rosberg X Racing 11:08.024 mins
2. NEOM McLaren Extreme E Team +0.167s
3. E.ON Veloce Racing +3.339s
4. ACCIONA | SAINZ XE Team DNF

Redemption Race
1. Andretti Altawkilat Extreme E 10:55.379 mins
2. LEGACY MOTOR CLUB IN ASSOCIATION WITH JIMMIE JOHNSON +23.724s
3. JBXE +29.639s
4. SUN Minimeal Team DNF

Championship Standings:
1. Rosberg X Racing: 27 points
2. NEOM McLaren Extreme E Team: 18 points
3. E.ON Veloce Racing: 18 points
4. ACCIONA | SAINZ XE Team: 13 points
5. Andretti Altawkilat Extreme E: 12 points
6. LEGACY MOTOR CLUB™ IN ASSOCIATION WITH JIMMIE JOHNSON: 8 points
7. JBXE: 6 points
8. SUN Minimeal Team: 4 points

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