Aside from this , the company provides a critical service for the motorsport , the ContiConnect system , which allows teams to better manage their tyres during each race . From tyre pressure to temperature , teams receive real-time data via a sensor inside the tyre , which enables great insights both on and off site .

“ As part of the ‘ one-tyre-fits-all ’ approach of Extreme E , the tread pattern has been optimised for top performance on every kind of terrain our planet has to offer , and the tread compound was specifically designed for this tyre ,” says Peter Robb , Marketing director UK and Ireland at Continental .

In terms of maintaining the sustainable approach of Extreme E , Continental is “ already seeing great success in these efforts ”, Robb says . “ We ’ ve continuously increased our efficiency in water and energy

Each race comes with its own challenges , yet also presents new opportunities for environmental impact . From AlUla in the Saudi Arabian desert to rocky and foliage-filled tracks along the Mediterranean sea , the cars , their drivers and the solutions that support the race — charging , energy storage , and supporting vehicles — must be able to withstand the harshest of environments .

Extreme E acquires the help of environmental experts and scientists to assess the environments in which the series enters . One of the leading scientists drafted into the research and development stage of the motorsport is Carlos Duarte , a researcher of marine ecosystems — and supporting force in the E1 Series — as well as other experts in the natural environment .

The research and development ( R & D ) stage of each race supports the decision-making of all partners , but also leaves behind a sustainable legacy that changes the way that locals and industries interact with the environment . This is what makes Extreme E so critical in shaping the future of industries : from charging solutions that can provide maximum functionality in all environments to ensuring that energy storage systems are accessible globally and that EVs themselves can adapt to the most challenging environments .