The team of Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg is preparing for the debut of the upcoming season to be held in NEOM, Saudi Arabia, where it already knows its confirmed driver pair: Mikaela Åhlin-Kottulinsky and Johan Kristoffersson. Now, the same expert hands will fight for the championship with different aesthetic details.

To adorn the 1,780-kilogram ODYSSEY 21, black was used as the predominant color of the design, covering a large part of the car in various areas (doors, hood, rear and some spaces on the roof). This color had always been present on the car, although last year it was complemented by white.

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More Light Blue

Now, the light blue that was barely seen in 2022 will take greater prominence in the new season of Extreme E, taking completely the structure of the logo, the team name, touches of ornamentation in certain areas of the vehicle, which highlights a line on the rim of the tires, symmetrical with the rest of the design.

In this way and under new colors, Rosberg X Racing will try to achieve its second title in the category. Recall that they appear in the history books of Extreme E as the first champions, after showing solid in 2021, defining the title in the final race (Jurassic X Prix) against X44.

The following year they also fought at the top of the table, and in fact, they arrived as great favorites to the final dispute (Energy X Prix), but a series of drawbacks coupled with an impeccable driving of X44, ended up snatching them what would have been the two-championship.

Finally, knowing what it is like to win the series, having two years of experience and having great drivers, makes them once again candidates for the title, understanding that every point will be vital to avoid the outcome that happened last season.

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In that sense, Ace Championship will join a bunch of electric competitions, after Nina Abt Dreier, Marketing Specialist who has worked for Extreme E, Formula E and Red Bull, revealed the news through her official LinkedIn profile.

At the moment not many details are known about it, however, the images revealed through its official channels show a car similar to the second generation of Formula E. “After more than three incredible years with Extreme E, I’ve been working on an exciting new project that we can finally reveal,” says Abt Dreier.

“This new four-wheel electric racing series that focuses on talent development and innovation seeks to develop motorsport in underrepresented markets and deliver competitive and exciting racing,” continues Nina Abt Dreider.

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New Electric Racing to Arrive in 2024

Dilbagh Gill is listed as CEO and Founder of Ace Championship, who is well-known in the Formula E world after serving as former CEO of Mahindra Racing, will be at the helm of a category that will seek to develop talent at all levels, ensuring that this championship is a “feeder” platform for drivers and engineering talent to move on to other racing series.

In this way, the series also aims to become a leading talent development unit by offering an affordable entry to racing for young drivers, providing an unprecedented opportunity to grow and hone their skills.

It will feature two levels of competition: the entry level Challenger Series and the top-tier Championship, where both categories will feature the same car, meaning each team will have up to four drivers in two categories with two cars.

“The world is changing very fast. One car that will perform at two different power levels. There are people out there coming here who want to become engineers, so we feel Ace Championship could be a perfect clearance for them. This championship will break down barriers and allow people to get into motorsports. It’s about innovation and opportunity,” says Dilbagh Gill.

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Both drivers will be part of the Ellysium Racing team, which has been in the series since last season, and served as the debut of the 100% electric single-seater youth category, aboard the Mitsu-Bachi F110e car.

At 17 years old, Ellis Spiezia will return to the series after being present at the car’s first public shakedown in October 2021, ahead of his debut at the 2022 Pau Grand Prix, where he became the first driver to take pole position for an ERA Championship race.

Now, in addition to his great talent he will return with more experience to continue developing as a driver. “I believe electric is the future of performance and the future of the planet. I am prioritizing electric racing, with the goal is to reach the highest level of the sport and inspire others,” Spiezia assured.

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New Objectives

Victor Nielsen will partner with Ellis Spiezia in ERA Championship, who connected with Ellysium Racing through competitive electric karting. There, they realized they shared the same vision of a sustainable future for motorsport.

Thus, having Nielsen’s talent, desire and inspiration on the team will propel the team forward in relation to its goals on and off the track. “I love motorsport and I aim to make it more sustainable. Therefore, I am delighted to join the ERA Championship, as it is a step in the right direction towards sustainable racing,” said Nielsen.

Thus, both drivers join Yashish Manohar (winner of the Next Gen Racer competition) and Emilie Villa (winner of the first ERA Racing Pride scholarship) as the four confirmed drivers for the ERA Championship Series Europe 2023.

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.In the project, F1 was part of the jury that evaluated the projects of 600 entrepreneurs from 11 countries, including proposals from Germany, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, USA, Spain, Mexico, Portugal, Poland, United Kingdom and Uruguay. In this way, Santander and Formula 1 fulfilled part of their three-year strategic partnership.

“Santander X is helping thousands of entrepreneurs to take their ideas further and faster,” said Juan Manuel Cendoya, Communications, Corporate Marketing and Research Director of the Santander Group, when the initiative was announced. “This agreement takes that support to a new level, creating opportunities for companies to join forces with one of the world’s most innovative sports and support the transition to a low-carbon economy,” the executive said.

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Santander X Global Challenge | Countdown to Zero Winners

Concrete4Change (UK), Staxy (UK), Ucaneo (Germany), Cedrion (Spain), H2SITE (Spain), Zeleros (Spain) and DeepDrive (Germany) were the winners of the Santander X Global Challenge | Countdown to Zero.

Concrete4Change seeks to decarbonize the construction industry through technology by using additive materials that capture carbon dioxide, while Staxy has developed a mobile application for carpooling that reduces the carbon footprint of people on their daily commute.

Ucaneo presented the first cell-free Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology aimed at retaining CO2 from the air using sustainable technology; Cedrion developed silent, lightweight and smaller cooling devices for electric cars, and H2SITE produces renewable hydrogen at its original site aimed at small and medium-sized companies.

The company Zeleros produces and supplies hyperloop vehicles for passenger and freight transport, with the particularity of traveling at ground level, high speed and leaving no direct emissions. Finally, DeepDrive develops a new propulsion technology for electrified vehicles, as well as for Nüwiel, a manufacturer of trailers with zero-sensor technology, accelerating and braking electrically.

The winners were selected and awarded during the Mexican Grand Prix, held a few weeks ago at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, in a special race for local driver Sergio ‘Checo’ Pérez, who managed to finish on the third step of the podium and celebrate in front of his home crowd.

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Aurora is listed as an agency dedicated to creating international live sports, adventure and lifestyle broadcasts. In addition, it also offers original programming, digital content and branding services. Its clients include Formula E, Extreme E, Jaguar, Nissan and McLaren.

In this way, the division of electric motorcycles relies on the company to distribute content efficiently and flawlessly, conveying the true message of the series that goes beyond competing, since they are firmly committed to gender parity, equal conditions and environmental sustainability.

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Aurora’s Work

Aurora will be responsible for providing multi-format broadcast coverage, format development, digital content and brand activations for the FIM X-Eplorer World Cup season, scheduled to kick off next year. In fact, the partnership between the two parties began during pre-season testing held in Vollore-Montagne, France this past September.

“We would like to welcome Aurora on board as our content production partner. We are delighted with the content already produced for the test event in Vollore-Montagne, their wealth of experience and innovation will help us tell our E-Xplorer story globally. I’m excited to see where this partnership takes us as we approach our inaugural season,” said Carina Munte, Co-Founder of FIM E-Xplorer.

On the other hand, James Pearce, Aurora’s Director of Partnerships, was pleased to be able to work alongside the electric motorcycle series. “FIM E-Xplorer has great potential to carve its own path and become one of the leading next-generation sports entertainment properties. We are thrilled to be working alongside its fantastic team to develop the series and tell its unique stories of action racing, innovation, exploration and equality. We are excited about the journey ahead and can’t wait to get started in 2023.”

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However, in the words of Xavier Gavory, Series Director, racing under the Pure ETCR format was more about a test season. “It was a fitting launch pad towards a bright future. I am particularly proud of the fact that we managed to keep our DNA, to be different and daring,” he assured.

Of course, he highlighted the commitment to sustainability as a core element of the series. “We serve the sport right through a different race format with short and sharp battles, plus a much more sustainable approach,” he emphasized.

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FIA ETCR 2022

The category is barely two years old counting the previous format. There is still a long way to go, although, it brings with it all the necessary elements to establish itself as one of the most attractive touring divisions in motorsport, with the added advantage of being aligned with electrification going forward.

“FIA ETCR is still young, but it is getting stronger despite the challenges along the way. The most important element is the fact that we are stepping up and building momentum to become an FIA World Cup represents a big step forward,” Gavory noted.

“On the track, the action was phenomenal with so many different scenarios in our race format. We saw photo finishes, teammates crashing into each other, drivers talking directly to their rivals while still on the track to express their opinions, team tactics and dramatic moments off the track,” he finished.

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A high-caliber exhibition is expected to be held at the location to showcase some of what will be seen in action when the series officially debuts. Likewise, the city has the potential to host the championship in the coming years.

The announcement comes shortly after several revelations that are shaping the category created by Alejandro Agag and Rodi Basso, which will aim to transform maritime mobility to give a sustainable value to this section through sustainable motorsports.

What We Know about E1 Series So Far

Sergio ‘Checo’ Perez, Red Bull’s Mexican Formula 1 driver, will have his own team in E1 Series, where he aspires to be part of this sustainable boat transition, as well as hopes to enhance the Mexican flag in another racing competition.

On the other hand, Venice has been confirmed as the place to host a race of the category. Also, there will be a team called Venice Racing Team, in charge of the businessman Francesco Pannoli and which already has its first confirmed driver: Gianluca Carli.

E1 Series works together with Victory Marine for the construction of the boat, where the design is in charge of Sophi Horne, while the battery that will power the RaceBird will be courtesy of Kreisel Electric.

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About E1 Series

E1 Series is the world’s first and only electric powerboat racing division established to create an exciting and competitive racing platform to promote sustainable electric boats and reduce environmental pressures placed on oceans, rivers and lakes.

The competition will see up to 12 teams competing on the water in spectacular racing locations around the world. Riders will tackle tight and technical courses, reaching speeds approaching 50 knots (93 km/h or 58 mph) at the wheel of RaceBird powerboats, designed by SeaBird Technologies and Victory Marine.

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The legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit will receive all the action, adrenaline and speed of this sustainable category, being one of the most attractive scenarios to be visited by the series. However, before admiring the competition, it is necessary to know exactly how the format works in which the cyclists will try to achieve glory.

The championship will be run under a double race format, where the qualirace will establish the order of the riders prior to each valid, twice per weekend. Diversity will continue to be part of it, where men and women will race together. The top 50 finishers of each gender will be part of the following WES UCI E-MTB XC World Cup race.

The route of each course will be announced prior to each event. A great combination of mountain, coastal and urban areas will guarantee adrenaline-filled action and challenges to overcome. In addition, there are individual prizes to be awarded at each round:

Magneti Marelli Checkstar Power Lap: Will be awarded to the rider who achieves the fastest lap.

WES Holeshot: Will be given to the fastest driver at the start of each race after the first corner.

Of course, at the end of the season there will be an individual and team champion. However, if a bike manufacturer supplies vehicles to more than one team, he will also be eligible for a separate title. The same will apply to the motor manufacturers.

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Now, starting August 1, the top 30 riders (15 men and 15 women) on the overall standings of the WES UCI E-MTB XC World Cup will earn the right to participate at the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships race, to be held August 24-28 in France.

About the WES

WES World E-Bike Series was born in 2019 in Monaco, in order to promote the first international competition of exclusively electric bicycles. In 2020, the category took the step to the next level by receiving the title of the first E-Mountain Bike Cross-Country World Cup.

E-Cross-Country (E-XC) is the main discipline of WES, although WES Events can also present E-Gravity races, urban track competitions and amateur rides with professionals, called Ride WES.

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Thus, the name of the event will officially be Enel Island X Prix. Let’s remember that the clean energy company and the 100% electric SUV division joined forces at the beginning of the year to use the competition as a platform to develop new charging technologies, as well as the JuicePump 40 Race Edition.

“I am delighted that Enel X has extended our partnership to become the title sponsor of this event. The brand is already supporting the series through its charging technology, invaluable as we showcase new innovations within electric motorsport,” said Alejandro Agag, Extreme E Founder and CEO.

On the other hand, Francesco Venturini, CEO of Enel X, also offered his statements following the strengthening of the union between the two parties. “As title sponsor of the Island X Prix, at Enel X we are pleased to support Sardinia with legacy projects as a proof of our commitment to make concrete contributions to the region, for which the company is paying special attention through its projects aimed at fostering the electrification of energy use.”

This fourth round of the championship will take place at the Army’s Capo Teulada training area in Sulcis-Iglesiente. The venue is loaded with history and will feature some of the biggest and most talented names in motorsport: Sébastien Loeb, Carlos Sainz Snr., The Hansen brothers, Catie Munnings, Molly Taylor and Laia Sanz as pioneers, not forgetting the rest of the staff who will also be there.

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Why Sardinia?

The Legacy Programs of Extreme E will focus primarily on responding to the recovery of the environment due to the devastating forest fires that occurred in the region. In addition, restoring and conserving seagrasses will be another initiative.

Moreover, leading scientists will offer a series of seminars intended to highlight the problems, but beyond that, to offer solutions regarding climate change. In fact, decarbonization will be part of the talks, where Enel X is a pioneer thanks to its chargers designed for electric vehicles.

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This generates one of many theories about how motorsports can benefit automakers. Precisely, that was one of the topics developed during the 2nd Green Racing Virtual Summit, where Massimo Bercella (CEO of Bercella SRL), Eric Morley (COO and Co-Founder of Blue C), Javier Alonso (Motorsports Director at QEV Technologies) and Nate Schroede (Director of Special Projects at Our Next Energy, Inc), held an interesting debate led excellently by Bill Beverley (Co-Founder and CEO of Evollectric).

Bercella is a leading Italian company for design, engineering, state-of-the-art solutions and manufacturing of racing ride parts and seats. They have produced over 1,500 chassis for various championships (Formula 2, Formula E, IndyCar, LeMans, among others).

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“Over the past 5 years, we have evolved in electric racing by working with multiple carbon fiber parts for ABB FIA Formula E. Enabling light weight while providing a safe structure for the drivers competing in these championships is one of the objectives.”, said Massimo.

“We have been involved in motorsport for many years,” stated Eric Morley before providing his views on motorsport and the automotive industry.

“Electromobility and electric racing are the future. There is nothing that can survive and it’s not sustainable. We have to adapt to what the market and everyone wants,” said Javier Alonso, who has more than 25 years of experience in the motorsport sector and is convinced that we currently have a great opportunity to demonstrate that electrified racing is possible, with Formula E, Extreme E as an example.

How Motorsports Can Benefit Car Manufacturers

For Maximo Bercella, the future is electric. “They definitely have to pay attention to the motorsports sector for many reasons. They have the challenge to motivate themselves to be the best, to develop technologies.”

Furthermore, he also pointed out the example of Formula 1 and how carbon fiber parts were transferred into manufacturing cars. They are currently used on electric hypercars, a clear example of how it influences the automotive industry and its builders.

Why motorsports are so important?  “They try to make the best zero-emission cars, so if manufacturers didn’t have them, they wouldn’t be able to build a brand, and to generate communications around it,” says Morley.

“Motorsports have to be there. They are the future.”

Javier Alonso

From Alonso’s point of view, starting something new is complicated, using Formula E as an example, with hard times at the beginning, but after years of persistence, and above all, raising awareness, it is now a benchmark for sustainability.

For Nate Schroder, on the other hand, the off-track work of the brands is also important, using what Audi has done as a reference. “I’m very excited about how things have gone from the labs to practices.”

“Electrification gives you the opportunity to be relevant and to focus on progress for the future, and with that, comes a lot of opportunities,” commented Robin Shute concerning the outlook for manufacturers and how they benefit from motorsports. “You have to focus on where EVs are strong, use their strengths and take them into serial products.”

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