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World's first hydrogen-powered motor racing event begins today in Saudi Arabia

The FIA-sanctioned Extreme H was launched last year as a multi-event international series, but will now consist solely of one three-day event in the desert near Riyadh

The drivers taking part in the Extreme H event, pictured at the off-road race track in Saudi Arabia. Each of the eight teams has one male and one female driver, who switch over mid-race.
The drivers taking part in the Extreme H event, pictured at the off-road race track in Saudi Arabia. Each of the eight teams has one male and one female driver, who switch over mid-race.Photo: Aemilia Cumberland/Extreme H
Editor, Hydrogen Insight
Published 9 October 2025, 06:56Updated 9 October 2025, 06:56
Road transportCarsMotor racingSaudi ArabiaMiddle East