The first Extreme E race, the Desert X Prix on 4 April 2021 was won by Rosberg X Racing, the team of Formula One World Champion Nico Rosberg, in front of Andretti United on P2 and X44, the team of seven times F1 World Champion Sir Lewis Hamilton, on P3.
During qualifying on Saturday a major crash happened when the car of ABT Cupra flipped over several times. On Sunday both the semi final and final were won by Roberg X Racing who are leading the championship now in front of X44, JBXE of Jenson Button are on P6 and ABT Cupra on P7.
The focus of this X Prix was on desertification, the next one, called Ocean X Prix, will take place in Senegal and focus on ocean plastics. The St Helena will bring cars and equipment to the new location in May.
Extreme E is not only about car racing, it is about making people aware of environmental issues and taking steps towards sustainability, with electric cars, small local footsteps, plastic recycling, and a transport by a ship which operates with minimal emissions, as well as equality, with teams having one male and one female driver.
Most of the important issues on earth are highlighted by Extreme E which is more than a racing series.
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