Who owns Extreme E teams?

Jenson Button
We have three Formula 1 world champions as team owners – Lewis Hamilton (X44), Nico Rosberg (Rosberg X Racing) and Jenson Button (JBXE) who is also a driver himself.

How fast do Extreme E cars go?

Made up of standardised parts manufactured by Spark Racing Technology and a battery produced by Williams Advanced Engineering, the 400kW (550hp) ODYSSEY 21 is capable of hitting 100km/h (62mph) in 4.5 seconds, while tackling gradients of up to 130 per cent.

Who is behind Extreme E racing?

lejandro Agag
Alejandro Agag laughs in his smooth and charming way when I read out a quote which suggests that, as the founder and chairman of Formula E and the driving force behind Extreme E, the new environmentally conscious motor sport venture, he is closer in spirit to Alan Sugar than Greta Thunberg.

Are all Extreme E cars the same?

For Extreme E, all participants will drive an all electric SUV and use the same set of standardised equipment. Extreme E’s all electric SUV, called Odyssey 21, was revealed for the first time at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2019.

Does Jenson Button still race?

Jenson Button is returning to Williams – the team where he started his Formula 1 career over 20 years ago – as a senior advisor, as the iconic British outfit continue their reorganisation under new ownership.

Does Jenson Button drive in extreme e?

Jenson Button will stand down from driving for his own JBXE Racing Extreme E team in the next round in Senegal and will be replaced by Kevin Hansen. Button, an ex-Mint 400 and Baja 1000 entrant, maintained that he never expected to match the pace of experienced rivals Sebastien Loeb and Johan Kristoffersson.

What cars do they use in extreme e?

All terrain. The championship cars are a one design fleet, a fully electric SUV, named ODYSSEY 21. In order to withstand the harsh conditions it will face, the car’s peak 400kw (550bhp) output is capable of firing the 1780-kilogram, 2.3-metre wide e-SUV from 0-62mph in 4.5 seconds, at gradients of up to 130 per cent.

Who makes odyssey21?

Spark Racing Technology
The Odyssey 21 was manufactured by Spark Racing Technology, with a battery from Williams Advanced Engineering.

What does Jenson Button do for a living now?

As well as family live, karting and a house renovation, Button is currently a senior advisor to the Williams Formula One team, for which he raced in the early days of his career, a pundit for the Sky Sports F1 channel in the UK – “[presenter] Simon Lazenby is a genius and the funniest man I’ve ever met” – and a driver/ …

How old is Raikkonen?

42 years (October 17, 1979)
Kimi Räikkönen/Age

What’s Jenson Button doing now?

Who won the Extreme E?

Andretti United Extreme E came out on top after a titanic battle with championship leaders Rosberg X Racing during Extreme E’s first-ever five-car Final. The Arctic X Prix in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, provided non-stop action from Shakedown on Friday all the way through to the dying moments of the all-important Final.

What is Formula E?

Forging the future of electric mobility. Formula E brings racing tech to the road. With nine global car brands going head to head in the 2018/19 season, Formula E is more than just a racing series – it’s a battle for the future. Our cars, powered by pure electricity, pave the way for the cars of tomorrow.

What is the top speed of Formula E?

Alongside the improved longevity, the maximum power output of the car has increased to 250kW – an increase of 50kW that will see the potential top speed of Formula E reach 280 km/h (174 mph). Like its predecessor, the Gen2 car’s powertrain is made up of the inverter, the motor and the transmission.

What is Extreme E?

EXTREME.E IS A RADICAL NEW CONCEPT OF RACING. We bring electric racing to some of the most remote corners of the planet to highlight the climate change challenges faced by different ecosystems, whilst showcasing the performance of all-electric SUVs in extreme conditions. Extreme E is a competitive platform for accelerating the development…

Where can I find an ad for a Formula E driver?

You won’t find an ad for any of the racers on your local Craigslist, or even on MYEV.com. We understand that if you really want one, and have approximately $200,000 to $289,000 burning a hole in your pocket, you’ll have to get in touch with the Formula E series directly.