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Race review

Extreme E’s debut reveals potential to be more than just a novelty

The new motorsport series is the latest brainchild of Formula E boss Alejandro Agag which managed to combine fun racing with a social conscious in a spectacular setting

Carlos Sainz leads to the first corner of the semi-final
Nico Rosberg, Molly Taylor and Johan Kristoffersson celebrate

Nico Rosberg: ‘We must build sport on the foundation of social cause’

Nico Rosberg’s team won the inaugural Extreme E race in the AlUla desert and he hopes the new series’ social conscience will inspire the world of sport to a higher purpose

<p>AlUla contains a rich natural oasis and plans are underway to plant many more trees</p>

How AlUla stands to reap lasting benefits from Extreme E’s brief visit

The Saudi Arabian desert region faces environmental challenges as it opens its doors to sustainable tourism in the future, but its latest visitor aims to offer a helping hand

Catie Munnings alongside the groundbreaking Odyssey 21 car
Exclusive interview

Rally driver Munnings on why she’s racing in revolutionary Extreme E

The 23-year-old British rally driver will take on icons of motorsport in a revolutionary new series for gender equality and environmental awareness which starts in AlUla, Saudi Arabia this weekend

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