Rosberg X Racing secured a second Extreme E title in the 2023 finale in Chile in dramatic circumstances beating Sainz XE Team.
Rosberg X Racing (RXR) secured a dramatic second Extreme E championship at the final round of the 2023 season in Chile. Nico Rosberg’s outfit took the title, their second in three seasons, in a rollercoaster Grand Final at the Antofagasta Minerals Copper X Prix, crossing the finish line in second place despite a severely damaged ODYSSEY 21.
The race saw nearest rivals ACCIONA | SAINZ XE Team (ASXE) retire after Laia Sanz rolled in the closing stages. Their retirement from the Grand Final meant ASXE did not secure enough points for a maiden championship victory. Winners of the final round of Season 3 were Veloce Racing, with their third victory of 2023 securing a top-three finish in the championship standings.
Completing the Round 10 podium positions were Season 2 champions X44 Vida Carbon Racing. In the Redemption Race, Amanda Sorensen and RJ Anderson ended their first full Extreme E campaign with a race win as No. 99 GMC HUMMER EV Chip Ganassi Racing recovered from a difficult Round 9 to end the season a higher note.
Mikaela Åhlin-Kottulinsky, RXR, said: “Winning the 2023 Extreme E Championship is a dream come true. It was neck to neck all season with ASXE, but I’m just so happy and speechless right now. We fought so hard last year and narrowly missed the win, so it was stressful when I saw that we had a puncture. But as always, we never give up. Despite the challenges, our team’s spirit never waned. This championship is a powerful reminder that with passion and perseverance, anything is achievable.”
Johan Kristoffersson, RXR, said: “After an intense season, winning the Extreme E Championship for a second time is incredible. ASXE put up an impressive fight this season, and I enjoyed every minute of the battles. I want to dedicate this win to Kyle LeDuc, who sadly passed away recently and who we will miss racing against.”
RESULTS
Grand Final
1. Veloce Racing 8:31.760mins
2. Rosberg X Racing +4:19.110mins
3. X44 Vida Carbon Racing +8:11.502mins
4. ACCIONA | SAINZ XE Team DNF
5. NEOM McLaren Extreme E Team DNF
Redemption Race
1. No. 99 GMC HUMMER EV Chip Ganassi Racing 8:34.434mins
2. ABT CUPRA XE +14.909s
3. JBXE +20.993s
4. Carl Cox Motorsport DNF
Championship Standings
1. Rosberg X Racing: 182 points
2. ACCIONA | SAINZ XE Team: 171 points
3. Veloce Racing: 155 points
4. X44 Vida Carbon Racing: 121 points
5. No. 99 GMC HUMMER EV Chip Ganassi Racing: 113 points
6. ABT CUPRA XE: 81 points
7. Andretti ALTAWKILAT Extreme E 71 points
8. NEOM McLaren Extreme E Team: 68 points
9. Carl Cox Motorsport: 50 points
10. JBXE: 50 points
[Note: The story is as per press release]