Extreme E has unveiled the calendar for the third season of the 2023 electric off-road racing series, which aims to highlight the impact of climate change and human intervention in remote, scenic areas and encourage the use of electric vehicles to protect the environment. conservation efforts.
For the third year in a row, the world tour of the series will start from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where the first tour will take place in the city of NEOM on March 11 and 12, 2023, for the second year in a row. , in line with NEOM’s vision of building a resilient ecosystem and harnessing the power of sport, in addition to other sectors, to promote sustainability and diversity in a way that contributes to its goals of becoming a global hub for adventure sports and attracting global sporting events that emphasize attention is paid to technologies and innovations that strengthen the approach to environmental sustainability and preserve the geographical advantages of the region.
This announcement aligns with the Kingdom’s efforts to achieve global leadership in sustainable technology investment and use to protect its unique natural resources, in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and its goals to reduce dependence on oil.
The first round of the second season at NEOM was filled with excitement and excitement, culminating in Johan Kristofferson’s dramatic win in the final rounds to secure victory for the Rosberg X Racing team after a tough fight and overtaking. in the last moments of the life of Acciona Sainz XE driver Layi Sans.
On its world tour this year, the series will first land in Scotland on May 13-14, then move to Sardinia in Italy on July 8-9, then travel to Brazil or the United States of America on September 16-17 and wrap up. subsequent season in Chile, date to be determined.
It is worth noting that the Extreme E series is a new and innovative form of electric off-road racing in harsh environments around the world that have been damaged or affected by climate and environmental changes. The global series consists of five races and highlights the impact of climate. changes and environmental issues in some remote corners of the world, promoting the use of electric vehicles and supporting efforts to reduce carbon emissions and create a better future for the planet.
To ensure the lowest possible environmental impact, viewers will not be able to watch the Extreme E races. Instead, the public will be able to follow the action live and via social media. The network also uses the former royal cargo ship as its hub. Extreme E operations. The ship is used to transport logistics equipment and network infrastructure, including vehicles, to the nearest port, minimizing the impact of Extreme E, as well as facilitating scientific research through the onboard laboratory.