Extreme E 2021 will include five contests that span four continents in choice locations. The series doesn’t just promise to deliver adrenaline-pumping automotive action, but also highlight the impact of climate change and human activity while promoting the adoption of EVs.
First up is the Ocean leg, which will task drivers with navigating sand bars, salt beds, gravel and rocks on the Lac Rose shores off the West Coast of Africa. Next, teams will travel via a former Royal Mail Ship to the Desert leg in Sharaan, Saudi Arabia, followed by a Mountain leg in the Kali Gandaki valley at the heart of the Himalayas and Nepal’s Mustang District.
The ultra-cold Glacier round goes down in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland before the season rounds out with a Rainforest leg in Pará, Brazil.
Track designers carefully selected challenging courses with existing features, elevation changes and jumps to mitigate environmental impact. Race organizers will also work with local organizations to maximize environmental protection and social inclusivity.
“In six months, I’ve seen the impacts of climate change first-hand and have met people that are experiencing the effects. For anyone that denies its existence or is unaware of the problems it is causing – just come with us on this journey,” Agag added.
“To have sealed all five of our locations by this point, with Extreme E having been little more than an idea on a napkin back in January this year, is an achievement I am very proud of.”
Further news on teams, partnerships and drivers is to come. Check out the provisional Extreme E Season 1 calendar below:
January 22-23-24: Lac Rose, Dakar, Senegal
March 4-5-6 : Sharaan, Al-‘Ula, Saudi Arabia
May 6-7-8: Kali Gandaki Valley, Mustang District, Nepal
August 27-28-29: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
October 29-30-31: Santarém, Pará, Brazil