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Team Brady secured victory at the inaugural E1 Monaco powerboat race after two close-fought races.

The UIM E1 World Championship, the world’s first all-electric raceboat series, has arrived in Monaco ahead of its showcase race this weekend.

E1 powerboat series drops anchor in Monaco

July 26, 2024 Matt Allan

The UIM E1 World Championship, the world’s first all-electric raceboat series, has arrived in Monaco ahead of its showcase race this weekend.

DS Penske has officially confirmed that Stoffel Vandoorne, the Season 8 Formula E world champion, will leave the team following the conclusion of the current season.

Formula E News

DS Penske announces departure of Formula E champion Stoffel Vandoorne

July 26, 2024 EV Powered

DS Penske has officially confirmed that Stoffel Vandoorne, the Season 8 Formula E world champion, will leave the team following the conclusion of the current season.

### pioneer 25 makes stunning debut at hydro x prix in scotland **Meta Description:** The Pioneer 25 hydrogen-powered Extreme H car made its public debut at the Hydro X Prix in Scotland, showcasing significant advancements over its predecessor. Discover the highlights and insights from the test run. After over two years of anticipation and extensive secret testing, the Extreme H car, known as Pioneer 25, finally made its public debut at the Hydro X Prix in Scotland last weekend. This landmark event marked the first time the car ran on a full Extreme E course and was benchmarked against the venerable Odyssey 21. The excitement surrounding the Pioneer 25's first public outing was palpable. The car completed 1,100 miles of testing across various locations in France last year, but this was its first appearance on the demanding Hydro X Prix track. Extreme E and Extreme H technical director Mark Grain expressed his satisfaction with the car's performance throughout the race week. "I'm very happy," Grain shared with RACER. "Running the car alongside the Extreme E cars, using the same course and conditions, allowed us to perform essential tests that private testing couldn't match. It was the first time a hydrogen car ran in these conditions, not just for show but for genuine development purposes." Extreme E podium finisher Hedda Hosaas was at the wheel in Scotland, as her fellow tester Romain Dumas was busy at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Hosaas enjoyed extended seat time due to the successful tests, noting the challenges and rewards of the rigorous program. "It's been a good week," Hosaas remarked. "Driving the Pioneer 25 more than planned was beneficial. We faced new challenges and niggles, but that's what testing is for. By the end, we were putting in consecutive hard laps, including on proper mud, and the car handled really well. It’s definitely an improvement on the Extreme E car." While much attention has focused on the car's hydrogen power source, the Pioneer 25 boasts numerous enhancements. Spark, the manufacturer, introduced new suspension from Fox, a central driving position, and a revised battery placement for better balance and handling. These improvements were evident on the track, where the Pioneer 25 demonstrated superior performance compared to the Odyssey 21. “You’ve got an Extreme E car turning laps, and then shortly afterwards you’ve got the Extreme H car turning laps,” Grain pointed out. “You can see the step in performance and the way the Extreme H car is handling and performing compared to Extreme E.” Hosaas echoed this sentiment, highlighting the car's enhanced low-speed performance and improved visibility due to the central positioning. "It feels better, especially at low speed where we can gain the most because of the power we have now. It felt smooth and fast in the technical slow-speed sections — I was pushing, and it gives you a lot of confidence now." Despite the positive feedback, Grain refrained from revealing specific lap times but confirmed the hydrogen car's superior speed and performance. The car ran multiple race distances on the Hydro X Prix track and a shorter course at the site, providing valuable data for further development. “The short course is quite developed, allowing us to understand braking forces in the slow stuff,” Grain explained. “The high-speed left-hander provided a high degree of lateral G, benefiting our software and program testing.” Next on the agenda for the test team is a trip to Sardinia, known for its challenging race conditions. The Pioneer 25 will undergo further tests alongside the Extreme E car over consecutive race weekends. "We'll have even more testing days because it's a back-to-back event," Hosaas noted. "Sardinia's fast track, big jumps, and extreme conditions make it ideal for testing. It's going to be exciting because the car is so responsive in those areas." Grain outlined the comprehensive testing program planned for Sardinia, aiming to complete a cumulative race weekend of mileage on a championship track during an actual event. “We’ve got an extensive program there with two full days on the full course, and we’ll use the shorter course again in Sardinia,” Grain said. “We also want to run the car on the Sunday as well, mirroring the race conditions.” The Extreme H car's race testing program will resume in the second week of September, coinciding with rounds 5-8 of the 2024 Extreme E championship.

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E.ON Next Veloce racing achieves double victory in Scotland

July 22, 2024 EV Powered

E.ON Next Veloce Racing clinched another victory at the Hydro X Prix, taking first place in Round 4 of Season 4, marking their second consecutive win.

Pascal Wehrlein secured his first Formula E world championship title in a dramatic conclusion to the London ePrix.

Formula E News

Pascal Wehrlein clinches Formula E championship amid late drama as Evans falters in London finale

July 21, 2024 EV Powered

Pascal Wehrlein wins his first Formula E championship in a dramatic London ePrix finale, as Mitch Evans misses attack mode twice, finishing third. Oliver Rowland claims victory in a thrilling home race.

The ExCel Circuit in London played host to a sensational Formula E race on Saturday, marking the first event in the Season 10 double-header finale.

Formula E News

Pascal Wehrlein wins thrilling Formula E race in London taking championship lead ahead of final showdown

July 20, 2024 Richard Alvin

The ExCel in London played host to a sensational Formula E race on Saturday, marking the first event in the Season 10 double-header finale.

Following the global launch of Extreme H, the world’s first hydrogen-powered motorsport series, the championship has debuted its innovative hydrogen challenger, the Pioneer 25, at the Extreme E Hydro X Prix in Scotland.

Extreme E News

Extreme H tests hydrogen challenger on championship course in Scotland

July 13, 2024 EV Powered

Following the global launch of Extreme H, the world’s first hydrogen-powered motorsport series, the championship has debuted its innovative hydrogen challenger, the Pioneer 25, at the Extreme E Hydro X Prix in Scotland.

Extreme E

Amanda Sorensen Joins Jenson Button’s JBXE for Hydro X Prix

July 8, 2024 EV Powered

Jenson Button’s JBXE team will feature a fresh driver line-up for the upcoming Hydro X Prix in Scotland. Amanda Sorensen returns to the Extreme E championship, partnering with Andreas Bakkerud for this critical race.

António Félix da Costa delivered a spectacular double victory for TAG Heuer Porsche in Portland, marking his third consecutive win and equalling his 2019 record for the longest win streak in Formula E history.

Formula E

António Félix da Costa Secures Third Consecutive Win in Portland, Setting Up Thrilling Finale

July 1, 2024 EV Powered

António Félix da Costa achieves a historic third consecutive victory in Portland for TAG Heuer Porsche, equalling his 2019 record in Formula E. Championship leader Nick Cassidy falters, intensifying the battle for the London finale.

Extreme E

Extreme E Unveils Groundbreaking Hydrogen Race Car as Series Evolves to Extreme H

June 27, 2024 Richard Alvin

Extreme E launches the Pioneer 25, the world’s first hydrogen-powered race car, marking the start of the Extreme H hydrogen racing series set to debut in April 2025

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