McConnell all set for Extreme E 2024

Jamaican racing sensation Fraser McConnell is ready for another season of Extreme E. He will be in action today and tomorrow in Saudi Arabia.

This season marks the fourth instalment of the series and the second for McConnell who has joined a new team, Acciona Sainz XE Team from Spain. He is paired with Laia Sanz in the Odyssey 21. The regulations mandate that teams must consist of a male and female pairing, each driving the same distance. In the 2023 season of Extreme E, Acciona Sainz XE Team, co-owned by the renowned Carlos Sainz Sr., secured the second position.

The 2024 season will treat Extreme E fans to a 10-race global adventure with eight teams and five breathtaking locations. Extreme E’s 100 per cent electric, off-road, mixed-gender competition is geared at promoting a safer planet and gender equality.

McConnell is looking forward to racing in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia this weekend.

“I am excited to start racing with the team. Everyone has already been so welcoming. The first test session was a great start just to see how enthusiastic and detail-oriented everyone is. We also share the common goal of wanting to win it all.

“Teaming up with Laia will be a great opportunity to bring a good fight to the competition and having the support from the legendary Carlos Sainz in the paddock will be priceless as well,” he said.

Actions for rounds one and two qualifiers kick off early today and tomorrow (Jamaica time) with the finals scheduled for 7 a.m. on both days.