Extreme E and the FIA have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to create the framework for a brand-new hydrogen racing series. Extreme H is set to race from 2025 with the hope that it can become the eighth FIA World Championship from 2026 - should the necessary criteria be met in the inaugural season. Development of the hydrogen-powered series is already underway, with hopes of a prototype machine being launched as soon as this year before the first planned season of 2025.
Momentous milestone
"Establishing alongside the FIA a world-first hydrogen racing world championship will be a momentous milestone for Extreme E and the new Extreme H series," explained founder and CEO of Extreme E, Alejandro Agag. "Eventual accreditation as an FIA Championship and then an FIA World Championship means we would be amongst the top tier of global motorsport categories, and Extreme H would be the first-ever world championship racing series of its kind. "This announcement is a significant first step in the development of our championship and our ground-breaking transition to hydrogen-powered racing. S "Sport is the most powerful and effective platform to drive innovation and our commitment to delivering sustainable motorsport championships full of excitement and with a reduced carbon footprint are testament to that. “Once it achieves FIA World Championship status, Extreme H will continue what Extreme E started as a pioneering motorsport series and we look forward to delivering another spectacular sporting product." FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem added: "Using sustainable power sources in motorsport is the key objective of the FIA and part of our long-term strategy, and this series is an ideal showcase for that. "Hydrogen is an important part of that mix, and we have developed a set of safety regulations for hydrogen-powered vehicles which is part of the FIA’s International Sporting Code. "It is encouraging that such a major motor sport entity as Extreme E with its renowned line-up of teams sees the same potential in hydrogen technology. "Their approach to equality and diversity matches ours as we push to make motorsport accessible for all. “Motorsport competition serves as an excellent research and development platform and this new series has great potential."
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