Jeddah, October 2, 2025 — Saudi Arabian motorsport group Jameel Motorsport has officially announced its entry into both Extreme E and the upcoming FIA Extreme H World Cup. The team will field one of Extreme E’s most successful driver pairings, Kevin Hansen and Molly Taylor, in events later this month.
What’s Happening
- The team will start in the Extreme E Final Lap, taking place October 4-5, before competing in the FIA Extreme H World Cup presented by the Public Investment Fund in Qiddiya City from October 9-11.
- Jameel Motorsport’s mission aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals around innovation, sustainability, and elevating motorsport on a global and local stage.
- The group has already achieved recognition through its Rally Jameel events, its developmental support for off-road racing, and sponsoring grassroots motorsport programs—indicating an established foundation for this new chapter.
Why It Matters
- Sustainability in Motorsport
Extreme E and Extreme H race with a strong emphasis on clean energy, electrified or hydrogen-powered vehicles, and minimal environmental footprint. Saudi Arabia’s participation demonstrates its ambition to not only host traditional sports but to lead in sustainable sporting innovations. - Global Representation and Prestige
Competing in international events places Saudi Arabia more firmly on the map in global motorsport. Having a Saudi team in both Extreme E and Extreme H shows growing technical, competitive, and organizational capacity. - Developing Domestic Talent & Infrastructure
For Saudi racers, engineers, technicians, and organizers, exposure to these series offers valuable experience. It also strengthens the case for supporting local talent and building motorsports facilities that can meet international standards.
What to Watch Next
- How Jameel Motorsport performs in the upcoming rounds—if the pairing of Hansen and Taylor can deliver strong results early, it will be a boost for credibility.
- The logistical and technical demands: Extreme E and Extreme H rounds often involve challenging terrain and remote locations, so execution will be closely scrutinized.
- Whether this entry leads to increased local engagement—more fans, media focus, youth participation, and further investment in sustainable motorsport in Saudi Arabia.
Final Thought
Jameel Motorsport’s entry into Extreme E and Extreme H is a compelling signal that Saudi Arabia is serious about the future of motorsport—not just as spectacle, but as innovation and sustainability. For KSAsportz, this story marks another step in a diversifying sporting identity in the Kingdom, where motorsport isn’t just about speed—but about pushing forward in clean, competitive, and visionary ways.