2021 Extreme E Championship

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Johan Kristoffersson (left) and Molly Taylor (right) won the championship for Rosberg X Racing.

The 2021 Extreme E Championship was the inaugural season of the Extreme E electric off-road racing series. It started on 3 April with the Desert X-Prix in Saudi Arabia. [1]

Calendar

A provisional race schedule was announced on 17 December 2019, which would have seen a season start in January 2021 with an event in Senegal. [2] But because of delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic the start of the season was pushed back to spring 2021, and a race in Patagonia was presented to replace a Nepal-based event. [3] On 11 June 2021, both South American events –planned to be held in Ushuaia, Argentina and Santarém, Brazil– were cancelled, with championship CEO Alejandro Agag stating they are "seeking alternate destinations". [4] In late July, the Island X-Prix on Sardinia was announced as the first replacement race. [5] A Jurassic X-Prix, due to take place in Dorset, was revealed in October as the new season finale. [6]

RoundDatesEventLocation
13–4 April 2021Desert X-Prix Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Al-'Ula, Saudi Arabia
229–30 May 2021Ocean X-Prix Flag of Senegal.svg Lac Rose, Senegal
328–29 August 2021Arctic X-Prix Flag of Greenland.svg Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
423–24 October 2021Island X-Prix Flag of Italy.svg Sardinia, Italy
518–19 December 2021Jurassic X-Prix Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dorset, United Kingdom

The following events were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic:

Original DatesEventLocation
14–15 May 2021Mountain X-Prix Flag of Nepal.svg Kali Gandaki Gorge, Nepal
23–24 October 2021Amazon X-Prix Flag of Brazil.svg Santarém, Brazil
11–12 December 2021Glacier X-Prix Flag of Argentina.svg Ushuaia, Argentina

Race format

A race weekend consists of two rounds of qualifying time trials on Saturday, followed by multi-car races on Sunday. At the Desert X-Prix all races were intended for three cars: a semi-final from which two teams advanced to the final, a "crazy race" from which only one team advanced and a shoot-out for the bottom three places, culminating in a three-car final. [7] The format was tweaked for round two in Senegal, where two teams each from two semi-finals advance to the final which is competed by four teams. Additionally, a "super sector" is introduced, where five extra points are awarded to the fastest team through that sector over the whole weekend. [8] Further alterations were introduced for round three in Greenland, most notably a five-car final with one team progressing from the erstwhile shoot-out, now called "crazy race". An intermediate classification points system was also implemented, with teams receiving points from 9 down to 1 according to their place in each qualifying session; the sum of these, rather than aggregate times, determining their overall qualifying position. These classification points would not contribute to overall championship points. [9] Another rule adjustment was introduced at the season finale in Dorset to accommodate the short nature of the circuit, each session now consisting of three laps, with the starting driver, who in the final would be the female driver, taking the first two. [10]

Teams and drivers

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Extreme E car: the Odyssey 21

The following teams and drivers competed in the 2021 championship. All teams use one of the identical Odyssey 21 electric SUVs manufactured by Spark Racing Technology, with Chip Ganassi Racing running a modified bodywork. [11] Each team consists of a male and a female driver, who share a car and have equal driving duties. [12]

TeamNo.DriversRounds
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Veloce Racing [13] 5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jamie Chadwick [14] 1–2, 5
Flag of New Zealand.svg Emma Gilmour [15] 3–4
Flag of France.svg Stéphane Sarrazin [16] 1–4
Flag of South Africa.svg Lance Woolridge [17] 5
Flag of Germany.svg Rosberg X Racing [18] 6 Flag of Sweden.svg Johan Kristoffersson [19] All
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Molly Taylor [20] All
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg JBXE [21] 22 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jenson Button [21] 1
Flag of Sweden.svg Kevin Hansen [22] 2–5
Flag of Sweden.svg Mikaela Åhlin-Kottulinsky [23] All
Flag of the United States.svg Andretti United Extreme E [24] [25] 23 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Catie Munnings [26] All
Flag of Sweden.svg Timmy Hansen [26] All
Flag of Spain.svg Hispano Suiza Xite Energy Team [27]
Flag of Spain.svg Xite Energy Racing [28] [N 1]
42 Flag of Spain.svg Christine GZ [27] All
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Oliver Bennett [27] All
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Team X44 [29] 44 Flag of Spain.svg Cristina Gutiérrez [30] All
Flag of France.svg Sébastien Loeb [30] All
Flag of Spain.svg Acciona | Sainz XE Team [31] 55 Flag of Spain.svg Carlos Sainz [31] All
Flag of Spain.svg Laia Sanz [31] All
Flag of the United States.svg Segi TV Chip Ganassi Racing [32] 99 Flag of the United States.svg Kyle LeDuc [33] All
Flag of the United States.svg Sara Price [32] All
Flag of Germany.svg Abt Cupra XE [34] 125 Flag of Germany.svg Claudia Hürtgen [34] 1–2 [N 2]
Flag of Germany.svg Jutta Kleinschmidt [35] [36] 2–5
Flag of Sweden.svg Mattias Ekström [37] All
Championship reserve drivers
DriversRounds
Flag of Germany.svg Jutta Kleinschmidt [38] 1–2
Flag of Italy.svg Tamara Molinaro [39] 3–5
Flag of Germany.svg Timo Scheider [40] All

Mid-season changes

Results and standings

X-Prix

RoundEventQualifying 1Qualifying 2Qualifying OverallSemi-Final 1Semi-Final 2 [N 3] Crazy Race [N 4] Super Sector [N 5] FinalReport
1 Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Desert X-Prix Flag of Germany.svg Rosberg X Racing Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Team X44 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Team X44 Flag of Germany.svg Rosberg X Racing Flag of the United States.svg Andretti United XE Flag of Germany.svg Abt Cupra XEnot awarded Flag of Germany.svg Rosberg X Racing Report
2 Flag of Senegal.svg Ocean X-Prix Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Team X44 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Team X44 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Team X44 Flag of Germany.svg Rosberg X Racing Flag of the United Kingdom.svg JBXE Flag of the United States.svg Chip Ganassi Racing Flag of the United States.svg Chip Ganassi Racing Flag of Germany.svg Rosberg X Racing Report
3 Flag of Greenland.svg Arctic X-Prix Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Team X44 Flag of Germany.svg Rosberg X Racing Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Team X44 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Team X44 Flag of the United States.svg Andretti United XE Flag of the United Kingdom.svg JBXE Flag of the United States.svg Andretti United XE Flag of the United States.svg Andretti United XE Report
4 Flag of Italy.svg Island X-Prix Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Team X44 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Team X44 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Team X44 Flag of the United States.svg Chip Ganassi Racing Flag of Germany.svg Rosberg X Racing Flag of the United Kingdom.svg JBXE Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Team X44 Flag of Germany.svg Rosberg X Racing Report
5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jurassic X-Prix Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Team X44 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Team X44 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Team X44 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Team X44 Flag of Germany.svg Rosberg X Racing Flag of the United States.svg Andretti United XE Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Team X44 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Team X44 Report
Scoring system

Points are awarded to the top nine drivers based on aggregate qualifying standings, as well as the top nine finishers. From the second round on, an additional 5 points are given to the fastest team in the Super Sector over the whole weekend.

Position 1st  2nd  3rd  4th  5th  6th  7th  8th  9th  SS 
Qualifying1211109876545 [N 6]
Race day251918151210864

Only the best four X-Prix results count towards the drivers' championship.

Drivers' Championship standings

Pos.Driver DES
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg
OCE
Flag of Senegal.svg
ARC
Flag of Greenland.svg
ISL
Flag of Italy.svg
JUR
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Points
QRQRQRQRQR
1 Flag of Sweden.svg Johan Kristoffersson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Molly Taylor
3121352124133
2 Flag of Spain.svg Cristina Gutiérrez
Flag of France.svg Sébastien Loeb
1314141*511*121
3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Catie Munnings
Flag of Sweden.svg Timmy Hansen
42894*16673103
4 Flag of Sweden.svg Mikaela Åhlin-Kottulinsky 6643827352102
4 Flag of Sweden.svg Kevin Hansen 43827352102
5 Flag of Spain.svg Carlos Sainz
Flag of Spain.svg Laia Sanz
249863473590
6 Flag of Sweden.svg Mattias Ekström 873527324787
6 Flag of Germany.svg Jutta Kleinschmidt 3527324787
7 Flag of the United States.svg Sara Price 787*779548860
7 Flag of France.svg Stéphane Sarrazin 9WD52568860
8 Flag of the United States.svg Kyle LeDuc 787*779548859 [N 7]
9 Flag of Spain.svg Christine GZ
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Oliver Bennett
556698999955
10 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jamie Chadwick 9WD526648
11 Flag of New Zealand.svg Emma Gilmour 568829
12 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jenson Button 6617
12 Flag of South Africa.svg Lance Woolridge 6617
13 Flag of Germany.svg Claudia Hürtgen 87WDWD13
Pos.Driver DES
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg
OCE
Flag of Senegal.svg
ARC
Flag of Greenland.svg
ISL
Flag of Italy.svg
JUR
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Points
Key
ColourResult
GoldWinner
Silver2nd place
Bronze3rd place
GreenOther points position
BlackDisqualified (DSQ)
WhiteDid not start (DNS)
Withdrew (WD)
Race cancelled (C)

* – Fastest in Super Sector

Teams' Championship standings

Pos.Team DES
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg
OCE
Flag of Senegal.svg
ARC
Flag of Greenland.svg
ISL
Flag of Italy.svg
JUR
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Points
QRQRQRQRQR
1 Flag of Germany.svg Rosberg X Racing 3121352124155
2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Team X44 1314141*511*155
3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg JBXE 6643827352119
4 Flag of the United States.svg Andretti United Extreme E42894*16673117
5 Flag of Germany.svg Abt Cupra XE8735273247100
6 Flag of Spain.svg Acciona | Sainz XE Team2498634735100
7 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Veloce Racing 9WD5256886677
8 Flag of the United States.svg Segi TV Chip Ganassi Racing 787*779548874 [N 7]
9 Flag of Spain.svg Hispano Suiza Xite Energy Team
Flag of Spain.svg Xite Energy Racing
556698999963
Pos.Team DES
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg
OCE
Flag of Senegal.svg
ARC
Flag of Greenland.svg
ISL
Flag of Italy.svg
JUR
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Points

Notes

  1. Hispano Suiza Xite Energy Team was re-branded as Xite Energy Racing ahead of round 2.
  2. Claudia Hürtgen was entered for round 2 but was replaced after shakedown by Jutta Kleinschmidt for medical reasons.
  3. Semi-Final 2 was known as the "Crazy Race" at the season-opening Desert X-Prix.
  4. The Crazy Race was known as the "Shootout" at the first two rounds of the season.
  5. Commercially known as the "Continental Traction Challenge" at rounds 4 and 5.
  6. Only for the teams' championship.
  7. 1 2 Chip Ganassi Racing and Kyle LeDuc received a 1 championship point penalty for causing a collision in the shoot-out race of the Desert X-Prix. [45]

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