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What is Extreme E? – 1# Ultimate beginners guide to Extreme E

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Extreme E is a high intensity off-road racing championship consisting of specially designed fully electric, battery powered SUV’s. The races are held in extreme, remote locations around the world with the debut race taking place on 3 rd April 2021 in the Alula desert in Saudi Arabia. Photo by LAT Images). Qualifying/Semi-finals.

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F1 Drama After Whistleblower Accuses FIA President of Shenanigans

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A whistleblower has accused FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem of abusing his authority to influence the results of the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. According to BBC Sport , Ben Sulayem was said to have intervened to overturn a time penalty issued to Fernando Alonso during the race. Withdrawing it returned him to a podium position.

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Extreme E: myenergi Desert X Prix Round Up

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Desert X Prix Roundup – Hispano Suiza Xite Energy powered by myenergi! High five for myenergi in Saudi Arabia Extreme E event. Jordan Brompton, co-founder and CMO of myenergi, commented: “On paper, Extreme E sounded like the perfect arena for our brand. Photo by Steven Tee / LAT Images). The dust was horrendous.

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Extreme E: Hispano Suiza XITE myenergi face Jenson Buttons JBXE in crazy race!

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ALULA, SAUDI ARABIA – APRIL 03: Extreme E command centre. Christine ‘GZ’ Giampaoli Zonca (ESP), Hispano Suiza Xite Energy Team during the Desert X-Prix at AlUla on April 03, 2021 in AlUla, Saudi Arabia. Veloce Racing (Stéphane Sarrazin / Jamie Chadwick) +4 laps. Photo by Sam Bloxham / LAT Images).