Extreme H has become the FIA Extreme H World Cup as the first hydrogen off-road racing series reveals further details on its inaugural 2025 season.
Extreme H and the FIA announced the name after the pair signed a non-binding Heads of Terms to continue work on the competition’s framework.
Aimed at ensuring the competition aligns with the FIA’s focus on a sustainable, technologically advanced and inclusive racing platform, the FIA Extreme H World Cup will demonstrate the “viability and potential” of hydrogen.
Hoped to underline motorsport’s “vital role” as a “testbed” for clean energy solutions, the FIA said it is confident the sport will “inspire further investment in hydrogen infrastructure.”
“It is a very proud moment for us all as Extreme H becomes the FIA Extreme H World Cup,” said Alejandro Agag, founder and CEO of the series.
This recognition from motorsport’s governing body is an important stamp of approval and a major step forward in showcasing hydrogen’s potential while aligning with the highest global standards in motorsport.”
Additionally, the event will feature teams with an equal number of male and female drivers to provide a “level playing ground for talent to excel, enhancing opportunities for female drivers and inspiring a new generation of racers and fans to motorsport.”
Further details on the series are expected to be announced in early 2025.
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, FIA President, said, “We look forward to the positive impact the FIA Extreme H World Cup will have across motorsport, the automotive industry, and beyond, accelerating the transition to clean energy and fostering an inclusive racing culture.
“Motorsport must evolve and adapt to remain sustainable, and the adoption of hydrogen fuels is a key part of our future.”
It comes after Extreme H’s electric predecessor – Extreme E – ended its 2024 race calendar early as it focused its attention on the 2025 hydrogen-fuelled season.
The hydrogen fuel cell Pioneer 25 race car that will be used in the competition was unveiled in June, offering 2kg of hydrogen storage at 700 bar and a 75kW Symbio fuel cell, the vehicle’s peak 400kW output can see it reach 0-100km/h in 4.5 seconds.
By September, Extreme H had said the car had successfully passed the FIA’s mandatory crash tests with “flying colours.”
