The category was founded in 2019 by Hrag Sarkissian and Khalil Beschir with the intention of promoting sustainability, but beyond that, it sought to showcase a new way of looking at scooters and micromobility, using sport as a platform for momentum and visibility.

The championship concept has the footprint of Alex Würz, former Formula 1 driver, co-founder and safety ambassador of eSC, while Lucas di Grassi also serves as co-founder, as well as sustainability ambassador for the series.

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Entertaining Format

Ten teams made up the 2022 season of the category, with each team having three drivers at its disposal split between men and women for each event. The race format was based on a knockout series with the top 4 advancing to the quarterfinals. After that, the top three secured a ticket to the semifinals.

Subsequently, the top three in the semifinals competed for glory in the finals, with a total of 11 drivers in the decisive stage of each weekend. There, they worked under the format of a drivers’ championship and a teams’ championship.

The first race was held in London, the city selected to host the debut of the eSkootr Championship, reflecting a 600-meter course, which went in and out of Printworks London, seeing how the S1-X transited at more than 100 kilometers per hour.

Indeed, S1-X was the official name of the electric racing scooter, developed by YCOM, capable of reaching the aforementioned speed, equipped with a 1.33 kWh battery, flax fiber bodywork, weighing 40 kilograms in total and tilting capacity of up to 55°.

Matis Neyroud made history as the first winner of an eSkootr Championship race, Sara Cabrini also shone as the first woman to win a race in the series, while, finally, Aymard Vernay remained forever in the history books as the first champion.

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The 100% electric scooter category is currently on hold after two races (London and Sion). On the way to the third event, the championship was suspended, so the organizers had to readjust the calendar.

However, the weeks went by without knowing when eSC would return, until now. The inaugural season will close with a double race at the mythical Paul Ricard circuit on November 9 and 10.

“I can’t wait for this double header to take place and to be able to crown the first winner of the eSkootr Championship. After the exciting races we’ve already had, I have no doubt that the title showdown at Paul Ricard will be just as exciting,” said Hrag Sarkissian, CEO and Co-Founder of eSC.

The circuit will be perfect for the closing of the eSkootr Championship as it is the first track to receive the FIA’s Sustainability Accreditation top honor award, making it an ideal place to compete and end a season that seeks to promote micro-mobility and sustainable transport through sport.

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About eSkootr Championship

eSC is a new format of sport and entertainment for a new generation that reinvents racing and inspires a new movement for safer, more sustainable racing and more livable cities.

The first round of the championship took place in London in May 2022, where spectators and viewers from around the world got their first taste of the multi-level eSC event experience.

The protagonists compete on the specially designed S1-X electric scooter, which has been developed by YCOM and is powered by a Williams Advanced Engineering battery to reach speeds in excess of 100 km/h (62 mph).

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This distinction recognizes the category’s efforts in measuring, reducing and offsetting greenhouse gas emissions, where the initiative aims to encourage companies and organizations to better understand their carbon footprint in order to create measures and plans that contribute to reducing their impact on the planet.

There are three levels of recognition: Bronze, Silver and Gold, where the program is supported by companies and organizations such as Microsoft, Sony, Juventus Football Club, SailGP and the ABB FIA Formula E. In the case of eSkootr Championship, it has been part of Climate Neutral Now since February 2021.

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The silver award has highlighted the emissions reduction strategy with interim targets for the upcoming seasons of the series and carbon footprint offsetting in the inaugural campaign.

“Creating a sustainable sport that can have a real-world impact is one of the key areas of focus for eSC, so achieving a triple silver award from the UNFCCC in the first year is a great moment in our development,” said Hrag Sarkissian, Co-Founder and CEO of eSkootr Championship.

One of the series’ challenges has been to promote safety values, encourage micromobility and drive home the critical role that these types of vehicles will play in terms of transportation, both now and in the future, where a report to be published by the end of June 2022 on the lifecycle of the S1-X, the official scooter of the championship, will be highlighted.

“The eSC triple silver award is a testament to our strong data-driven sustainability strategy. We want to use the power of sport to implement change and we set out with the goal of working towards a greener and healthier environment for all,” said Lucas di Grassi, Co-Founder and Sustainability Ambassador of the championship.

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Under a unique and challenging format, 10 teams jumped into Printworks London to go through a demanding circuit that complicated more than one rider, where a couple of them suffered falls while trying to take the S1-X, the competition’s official scooter, to the maximum performance. Besides, a great overtaking was part of the 2022 season opening race.

However, Matis Neyroud (PLYR:1) secured his name in the series’ history books after becoming eSkootr Championship first race winner. In second place came the British Dan Brooks (Nico Roche Racing), while the podium was completed by the Indian Anish Shetty (Carlin).

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The format

10 teams, 30 drivers, one championship. Six qualifying rounds opened the first race of the season with five drivers in each. The last of each heat were eliminated, leaving the track for the remaining 24 towards the quarterfinals. There, a new group of six riders race against each other, where the top 3 advanced to the semifinals.

12 drivers topped the semi-finals, separates over two rounds, from six competitors battling it out for the top three, again, with the goal of securing a ticket into the six-driver race final. Already in the decisive instance, Neyroud had been the most agile to become the eSC first winner.

Race Results

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Now, eSkootr Championship action will move to Sion, Switzerland for the second race of the series’ debut season, where Matis Neyroud (PLYR: 1) will be looking to repeat his strong performance in London, with the biggest plus that he will race at home, in front of his people and as championship leader.

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258 RACING will be one of 10 teams participating in the championship, with three riders representing the brand. The electric scooters will take to the track May 13-14 at Printworks London, starting a new chapter in sustainable sports as the first and only electrified skateboard racing series.

“I really enjoy venturing into opportunities, businesses and in this case new sports. I’m a fan and I’m looking forward to seeing how the championship develops over time. I hope, where I can, to add a little magic and help the team and the series realize its potential,” said Anthony Joshua.

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On the other hand, Khalil Beschir, Co-Founder and COO of eSkootr Championship, was pleased to have the boxer figure in the championship, stating that they both share the same vision and mission of eSC, looking forward to working together for sustainable mobility both on and off the track.

eSkootr Championship has prepared a series of events to debut in style. A music show will welcome the scooter division, which will feature British singer-songwriter Lady Leshurr, DJ Anz and DJ La La, who will perform live after the podium ceremony.

About eSkootr Championship

eSC is a new format of sport and entertainment for a new generation that reinvents racing and inspires a new movement for safer, more sustainable and livable cities. Riders will compete on the specially designed S1-X electric scooter, which has been developed by YCOM, is powered by a Williams Advanced Engineering battery and can reach speeds of over 100 km/h.

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SICK! Series is a clothing brand created by Fabio Wibmer, a mountain biker with a passion for racing, who has taken his empire into eSC as a team owner. Also, he is known for his video edits which have gone viral, in fact, his YouTube channel has over 7 million subscribers.

“I’m passionate about creating compelling and engaging content that offers viewers something different and pushes the boundaries. Racing is brand new and I’m excited to see the evolution of the series in the coming seasons,” Wibmer sentenced.

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eSkootr Championship will be an opportunity to further position its apparel brand, in addition to contributing to the distribution of the content of the series, which has as one of its objectives to expose micro-mobility in a new way to position it in the mobility of societies.

“The Launch of SICK! Series Racing is an incredibly proud moment for me. Seeing the drivers and members of the organization using our logo in an international series will be extremely special and really different,” he continued.

About eSkootr Championship

eSC is a new sporting category with the first championship races taking place in 2022. It will be accessible to all and will promote the use of sustainable micro-mobility transport in urban areas. Riders will compete on the specially designed S1-X electric scooter, which has been developed by YCOM, is powered by a Williams Advanced Engineering battery and can reach speeds of over 100 km/h, on specially designed urban circuits.

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Multiple World Champion and former speed skater of the Great Britain team. A specialist in the 1000 meter event, where she won titles in that category, in addition to the 1500 meters. She also won the overall gold medal, the first British and European woman to achieve that milestone.

At 31 years old, she is ready for a totally different speed adventure, as after intense testing she was selected by the eSkootr Championship team, where she will be part of history as one of the riders to compete in the inaugural campaign of the 100% electric scooter category.

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This time, the skates were left aside, now, the main weapon will be the S1-X, a 100% electrified scooter of 35 kilos capable of exceeding 100 kilometers per hour (62 mph). Christie will compete for the absolute glory of the category against 29 rivals who will give everything to conquer the championship.

“It’s an amazing feeling to say I’m a professional eSkootr driver. When I first heard about the sport and after having conversations with eSC, I began to realize what a great opportunity I could be a part of something so special. Judging by the evidence, the racing will be awesome, but it’s also the championship’s vision of using sport as a platform for more sustainable mobility in cities that I’m proud to be a part of,” said Elise Christie.

“From competing on roller skates, I enjoy racing close to other competitors and I think fans will be surprised at how close we are on the track at eSC. That, combined with the speed and the 55° angle of incline, will make for incredible viewing and I can’t wait to get out there to race at Printworks in a few weeks,” she finished.

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Several months went by that included important revelations. High-caliber hires, format, technical specifications of the scooters and locations where they will be raced, were part of the news that eSC unveiled little by little while the curiosity to know the names of the riders who will be aboard the S1-X for the inaugural season remained expectant.

Male and female riders will integrate a sport that will expose a new way of looking at electric scooters, while raising the flag for gender equality and conditions in motorsports. Elise Christie, Tre Whyte and Billy Morgan appear on the list of 30 confirmed riders to compete in eSkootr Championship alongside 27 other challengers.

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Christie serves as a multiple World Champion and former speed skater; Whyte does the same as a BMX World Championship bronze medalist and Morgan as an Olympic Snowboard bronze medalist. Several sports and experiences will blend together to come up with the first eSC champion.

“Today we can announce the 30 riders from around the world who will compete in the inaugural championship. They come from a variety of sports. Our final group of riders have gone through intensive testing and training to beat more than 500 elite athletes in order to be selected for the first season,” said Hrag Sarkissian, Co-Founder and CEO of eSkootr Championship.

eSkootr Championship Riders

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Amplifying content through digital and social platforms will be fundamental to reach the masses, convey the eSC message and generate emotions in fans around the world. Showing a new way on how to look at electric scooters and micromobility is getting closer and closer.

Little Dot has offices around the world, international presence and the prestige of having worked with the most recognized international sport brands or distributors: Formula E, Eurosport, The FA and Extreme E are part of it. Their participation in developing creative and original content has been vital.

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Now, being a brand new sport seeking to generate a positive, big impact and reach as many places as possible, social media will play a critical role in that process. There, Little Dot Sport will work in conjunction with eSkootr Championship on familiar platforms (Instagram, YouTube and TikTok), as well as looking for new options where there is an opportunity to reach new audiences.

“As a world championship competing on different continents and with riders from all over the world, the opportunities to build an engaged international fan base through social media are incredibly exciting,” said Hrag Sarkissian, Co-Founder and CEO of eSkootr Championship.

On the other hand, Robbie Spargo, Little Dot Sport Director, was pleased about this new partnership with the 100% electric scooter championship. “We are delighted to partner with the innovative and ambitious eSC team. Having seen the plans around the events, the broadcast product and where the riders are coming from, we know we will be working at the forefront of sports entertainment content.”

About Little Dot Sport

Little Dot Sport was launched in 2022 and is dedicated to unlocking potential at every race, every goal, every win: in every sporting moment. The brand works alongside WING, the sports-focused production studio acquired by Little Dot Studios in 2020. WING’s previous clients include Santander, City Football Group, HUGO BOSS, McLaren, Jaguar Land Rover and the IOC. The company comprehensively covers digital content strategy and creation, audience insights, content publishing, media buying and monetization.

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The 100% electric scooter championship will feature 10 teams and 30 riders (three per team), who will be selected from a pool of 35 applicants through the eSC Rider Draft in March, to bring an important part of the eSC to life ahead of its debut in London, May 13-14.

Prior to that event, however, eSkootr Championship officially revealed that the latest team to join the category is Nico Roche Racing, led by Nico Roche, an Irish professional road cyclist with 24 Grand Tour appearances. This new sport is perfectly suited to his guidelines and habits, so his presence is not surprising.

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He embraces micromobility and rides his own scooter. From there he fits perfectly with the ideology of eSC. Roche will be actively involved with the development of the team during the championship, as well as its riders, and above all, exposure to the world on how Ireland is progressively moving forward on micromobility issues.

“Bradley Smith and Alex Wurz introduced me to eSC and I took part in two test drives. It was clear from the start that I wasn’t going to make it to race level, but I strongly believe in what eSC stands for in terms of accessibility, gender neutrality and sustainability, and I’ve been working closely with the team to get involved in some way,” said Nico Roche.

From his point of view, the proper use of electric scooters can have a significant influence on cleaning up congested cities, as long as the actions are carried out correctly, and there, eSkootr Championship will play a key role in promoting this efficient and safe means of transportation.

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