The FIA Extreme H World Cup, which will this year be hosted in Saudi Arabia, sits at the cutting edge of innovation in motor sport, using fuel cell technology to demonstrate the viability of hydrogen as a clean energy source. The World Cup will test the boundaries of what can be achieved in motor sport and the wider automotive and energy industries, opening up opportunities for further investment into hydrogen infrastructure by showing what is possible, and driving progress towards a low-carbon future.
Building on Extreme E’s progression from using hydrogen fuel cells for car charging in Season 1, to powering 80% of its entire event operations with hydrogen by its last event in Season 4, Extreme H will showcase what can be achieved at even greater scale.
From the cars on track to the energy infrastructure that runs the paddock, broadcast, and hospitality, every element of the World Cup is designed to test and prove hydrogen’s potential.
Every team in the World Cup will field a male and female driver – the second international four-wheel motor sport event ever to do so after Extreme E. This reinforces both the FIA and Extreme H’s commitment to promote a level playing field in motor sport, opening doors for more women to compete at the highest level and helping to shape the next generation of drivers and fans.
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, said: “The FIA is committed to supporting competitions that set new benchmarks for sustainability, innovation, and equality. This agreement for the FIA Extreme H World Cup demonstrates our belief in hydrogen’s potential as a key part of motorsport’s evolution. Together, we are laying the groundwork for a more sustainable future for our sport and the wider industry.”
Alejandro Agag, Founder and CEO of the FIA Extreme H World Cup, added: “Signing this multi-year agreement with the FIA is a landmark moment for Extreme H and the future of hydrogen racing. It reinforces our mission to push the boundaries of sustainable motor sport and provide a global showcase for clean mobility solutions and gender equality on the track.”
The first date and specific location for the inaugural FIA Extreme H World Cup will be announced tomorrow, 17 September, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for off-road racing.
