A total of nine teams, each having one male and female driver will participate in Extreme E, reinforcing focus on gender equality. The nine participating teams are Abt Cupra, Acciona/Sainz, Andretti United, Chip Ganassi Racing, Hispano Suiza, JBXE, Rosberg X Racing, Veloce Racing and X44. All teams have hall of famers piloting the Odyssey 21, with the drivers having vast experience in motorsport along with decorated CVs. To name a few, Carlos Sainz is racing for the Acciona/Sainz racing team, Jenson Button is piloting for the JBXE team, while teams like Rosberg X Racing and X44 are backed by F1 champions Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton. The races take place over the weekend on Saturdays and Sundays, with a qualifying track of 18km, with male and female drivers each driving a lap.