After an action-packed Saturday session, everything was left to be defined on Sunday at the two Semifinals, Crazy Race and of course the Final Race. In Semifinal 1, X44 took control of the situation and finished first, as did RXR in Semifinal 2, sealing the duel for the final outcome.

At the Crazy Race, Timmy Hansen of Andretti United took an important advantage while completing the first lap, leaving the table set for the local driver, Catie Munnings, to set the best time of the session and earn the right to be at the Final Race. With a fright included, as Sara Price, from Chip Ganassi, got dangerously close at the end of the lap, threatening the possibility of moving on to the next stage.

Rosberg X Racing and X44: All or Nothing

With everything decided for the Final Race, X44 and Rosberg X Racing were accompanied by ACCIONA | Sainz XE Team, JBXE and Andretti United for the title definition. In order for the team of seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton to be crowned monarch, it had to win this instance and score the five additional points awarded by the Continental Traction Challenge. On the other hand, Nico Rosberg and company only had to finish fourth to secure the season trophy.

At the start and through the center of the circuit, Cristina Gutiérrez (X44) started with everything and quickly moved into first position, something completely natural given the need to win to have a chance of victory on Dorsert. However, Molly Taylor (RXR) didn’t lose any ground on her and stayed behind her rival, driving cautiously in second position.

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Rosberg X Racing’s ODYSSEY 21, however, was losing performance throughout the race, dropping to fourth place and pulling away from the leaders. However, luck was on their side at the end of the race due to a slight touch between Catie Munnings (Andretti United) and Mikaela Åhlin-Kottulinsky (JBXE).

At the driver changeover, nervousness gripped all those waiting for the definition of the championship. Sébastien Loeb (X44) drove with everything to take the first victory of the inaugural season of Extreme E, although with a little sadness at the loss of the title, as Johan Kristoffersson took the car to the end in fourth position to win with just enough to make history as the first champions of the 100% electric off-road series.

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The series has ‘extreme’ in the name for a reason: to make the tracks a real challenge where drivers have to adapt to find a way to overcome obstacles, which can be slippery, rocky, wet or sticky roads. Although, for the closing of the inaugural campaign, the inventiveness of the creators has placed a jump to be feared.

The ODYSSEY 21 is designed to withstand these bumps. The vehicle’s suspension has the flexibility to adapt to tricky situations. Molly Taylor, RXR driver, has demonstrated twice in the past that the car can flip over without structural or mechanical damage, of course, depending on the force of the impact.

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Precisely, in Dorset will be placed to test the endurance of this 1,780 kilograms beast by means of a jump on the circuit, which, if performed poorly, could end the ride of any driver, including those fighting for the victory and the Extreme E championship, as well as the rest of the competitors.

In addition to the battle between Rosberg X Racing and X44, third place in the championship is also up for grabs. Andretti United, JBXE, ABT Cupra and Acciona | Sainz XE Team are all in with a chance of taking this position, so they will need to be extra cautious when navigating this area of the Jurassic X Prix, as the race could end early at any moment.

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Throughout the season, Rosberg X Racing has mastered all the victories except for the Artic X Prix, where Munnings and Timmy Hansen took the win on the icy Greenland track. The car has the potential for a win, and although the contest promises to be close, the driver’s minimum aspirations are at least a podium finish.

Andretti United is fighting side by side with JBXE for third place in the championship. Only one point is between the two to make history and be among the top three teams of the inaugural season for the 100% electric off-road category. Therefore, the team will go all out to ‘finish the campaign as they started’, that is, with a podium finish.

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“We know we’re capable of doing it and it’s absolutely our plan to finish the year on a high, and a top-three result is something we’re confident we can achieve. We had the pace in both Greenland and Sardinia, but it didn’t go the way we wanted it to last time,” said Munnings.

The pace in Dorset is there, the Briton says, asserting that she and her teammate can battle at the front of the race. Catie points to her rally experience while Timmy does the same at Rallycross to create a mix that suits the race conditions.

The mud factor will also play a key role. However, Munnings is confident she can deal with that obstacle during the competition ‘… It’s even better and definitely something I’m used to! Dorset is also my home race, not only for me, but also for United Autosports, so it will be an honor to represent the UK at the final race of Extreme E. I can’t wait!’.

Finally, Catie won’t be alone as the UK representative in Dorset, as Jamie Chadwick, W Series champion and Veloce Racing driver will be there alongside Xite Energy Racing’s Oliver Bennett.

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On this occasion, the 100% electrified off-road division’s program is extending the support of the National Trust to improve biodiversity in Great Britain. This organization was founded in 1895 to protect and conserve historic sites, landscapes and natural habitats.

Over the years, the work has spread widely, to the point of having almost 250,000 hectares and 780 miles of coastline under the protection and care of the National Trust. One of the places that stands out is the Purbeck Heaths, located in Dorset. There, they have worked together to create the first ‘super’ National Reserve in the United Kingdom.

The 8,231-acre site includes 11 essential wildlife habitats, as well as the inclusion of Hartland Moor, Arne, Brownsea Island and Studland and Godlingston Heaths, the site’s iconic reserves. By next year, the National Trust aims to reintroduce beavers back into the Studland dune system at Purbeck.

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“Through our Legacy Programme and the Jurassic X Prix, we aim to highlight biodiversity-related issues in the UK. We are delighted that our work in Dorset will enable us to support the National Trust, which is planning to reintroduce beavers to the area,” said Alejandro Agag, CEO and founder of Extreme E.

Such work by the electrical division highlights the importance of biodiversity and well-functioning ecosystems to human existence. “I am excited to see what we can achieve together with an organization with such high standards of conservation and curatorial care that has been recognized around the world,” continued Agag.

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The ship arrived at Poole harbor and has already started to unload the machinery that, along with the drivers, will be the protagonist of the Jurassic X-Prix to be held on December 18 and 19.

Since leaving the UK for the first Extreme E race just over nine months ago, the former Royal Mail ship has covered a staggering 19,000 nautical miles, carrying the cargo and logistics of the competition around the world.

What Does the St. Helena Transport?

The mighty ship’s cargo includes the all-electric ODYSSEY 21 race cars, three of which are entries from teams founded by Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg and Jenson Button; the AFC Energy system including solar panels and hydrogen fuel cell to charge the cars without emissions; two Zenobe Second Life Batteries to power the paddock; plus everything else needed to create a race site at remote locations with no event infrastructure. 

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After unloading, the material will be installed at the British Ministry of Defense base in Bovington, an area surrounded by the stunning Jurassic terrain of the historic county of Dorset.

Hard Work

In addition to the logistics involved with organizing a race of this scale, Extreme E has had a busy last few weeks following its participation at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), where it made a series of commitments to help protect the environment.

The founder of the series, Alejandro Agag, expressed his satisfaction with the work carried out. “It has certainly been a busy but very rewarding month. It’s hard to believe that Extreme E is now preparing for its final X Prix of our inaugural season and St. Helena is back here in the UK, where it left almost a year ago.”

He expressed his excitement to finish the campaign in the UK despite the incredible destinations they have traveled to during the year. “The scenery here is equally amazing and there’s no doubt it will certainly be a challenge for the cars and drivers – I can’t wait!” he exclaimed.

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The course is already taking shape and will offer completely new challenges once again, compared to previous races to date. Gone are the sands of Saudi Arabia and Senegal, the glacial plains of Greenland and the harsh features of Sardinia. 

In Britain, a mixed surface of clay, sand, gravel and mud is expected, making grip, or lack of it, a challenging test for the first time this season, as rain chances are very high in the region.

A Positive Environmental Trail Will Also Leave a Positive Environmental Trail

The Extreme E founder, Alejandro Agag, emphasized that beyond the impressive sporting rhythm of the tournament, the great importance is the environmental legacy of protection and conservation of the resources that have been left behind at various race destinations.

Outside the competition, the series is developing a legacy program to support the local community and its natural environment, with full details of the project to be revealed in the coming weeks.

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“During our first year we have raised awareness of the climate crisis we all face. We have left positive impacts in each location and Dorset will be no different while working alongside local organizations to implement a program in the area,” he said.

“We are just a few weeks away from completing our inaugural season, and what a season it has been!” added Agag. He highlighted that a totally different track is expected with natural obstacles and challenges with plenty of rainfall, so he predicts a wet and muddy course this time around.

Although Nico Rosberg’s team has been the most dominant over the course of the year, nothing is decided yet for the title, which is also being disputed by Lewis Hamilton’s X44, Andretti United and Jenson Button’s JBXE.

The St. Helena, the official boat of the competition, is now sailing on its 2021 final leg to reach the UK ahead of the Jurassic X Prix. Once berthed, the entire series cargo will move to the Dorset event site, ready for a pre-Christmas racing extravaganza.

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The United Kingdom will host the final battle of the category, with Bovington (located in Dorset County) being the specific place where the ODDYSSEY 21 will race to define the absolute glory of the opening campaign. While not a remote location, it is one that fits with Extreme E’s core mission of supporting regions affected by climate change, and as Alejandro Agag stated, “it often happens at our own backyard”.

Bovington is a renowned British Army military base. There, Extreme E and the Ministry of Defense are working together to develop a climate change strategy unveiled by the military forces of the region.

The plan by all parties is to mitigate the impact on the environment while maintaining optimum military performance. Reducing carbon emissions affecting the atmosphere and gradually implementing the use of green energy are part of the objectives of the site to follow the UK’s 2050 target.

“I am very excited about this race venue, our first event on UK soil. This move is a poignant change to our mission of running at remote and distant locations to highlight the effects of climate change, as increasingly, the problems we talk about are literally happening in our backyards, so it seemed like the right time to bring the spotlight and help the military to lower their own carbon footprint,” said Alejandro Agag, Extreme E Founder and CEO.

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Naturally, the work the British Army will be doing to make a significant contribution to plans for a sustainable and stable future for ecosystems is of extreme importance.

“The British Army prides itself on their ability to conduct operations across all environments, adapting and developing their skills as required. The opportunity to work alongside Extreme E, world leaders on vehicle electrification and sustainable energy production, is very exciting. It will allow us to share innovative ideas that will enable the Army to continue gaining global technological advantages, while contributing to our climate and sustainability goals,” said Simon Hutchings, Division General.

It’s important to say that the new race replaces Glacier X Prix, previously announced to arrive to Patagonia, Argentina, which had to be suspended due to Covid-19 crisis in the country.

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