Preparations are underway for the launch of the second season of the “Extreme E” race for electric four-wheel drive cars, which will start from the Kingdom’s land in the “NEOM” race during the period from 19-20 February.

His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al-Abdullah Al-Faisal, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Federation of Cars and Motorcycles and the Saudi Motorsports Company, stressed that all preparations are continuing to ensure the completion of all preparations and adherence to the approved organizational program, to support the plans for presenting a model version in all aspects in line with the Kingdom’s prestigious position globally. And her pioneering career, and writing a new Saudi success story, in embodiment of the vision of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - may God protect him - and a translation of the unlimited support of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense for the youth sector And sports in general and motorsports and engines in particular, and according to the confidence of His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, Minister of Sports.

His Highness said: “The launch of the new season of Extreme E races from the Kingdom for the second year reflects the great interest that our country attaches to sustainability, in line with the objectives and pillars of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, and the aspirations of His Highness the Crown Prince to consolidate the Kingdom’s leading position in the field of alternative energy, and to preserve the environment for generations. coming.”

His Highness added: "This new global hosting confirms the value that the Kingdom adds to global races, as we concluded a few days ago the Dakar Rally with a version that is the largest in history in terms of participants, amid great success, in addition to hosting Jeddah Corniche Circuit - the newest and fastest street circuit in Formula One. 1- A historic race that achieved unprecedented numbers in terms of global viewing and follow-up, which was also reflected in the statements of the drivers who spoke at length about the passion they found during that stage of the world championship and the exceptional welcome by the public.

Alejandro Agag, Founder and CEO of Xtreme E, said: “Extreme E Racing has done great in its first season, both on and off the track, and now we are ready to repeat that success with more experience and determination than ever before.”

It is noteworthy that the first season of the “Extreme E” racing was filled with excitement and enthusiasm, and witnessed the German “Rosberg X-Racing” team crowning the title after a fierce competition with the “Lewis Hamilton X44” team, and the series of distinguished racing today builds on its successes beginning in 2021, when it started Carrying a message to the international community entitled "Race for the Globe" through the challenge of climate change through the race track, which will start in its second edition in the NEOM Race in Saudi Arabia during the period from 19 to 20 next February, after which it will move to Sardinia, Italy in the period from 7 to May 8, 2022 AD, then Scotland or Senegal from 9 to 10 July 2022 AD, then Antofagasta - Chile from 10 to 11 September 2022 AD, then Punta del Este - Uruguay from 26 to 27 November 2022 AD.