Sébastien Ogier becomes ambassador of Extreme E

Still engaged in a three-way fight for the world crown in WRC with Ott Tänak et Thierry Neuville, Sébastien Ogier will also look to the future this season, joining as an ambassador and advisor to the future Extreme E series.

The Citroën Racing driver will have the role of observing and advising the technical and sporting parts of the series during the current championship construction process. Remember that the Odyssey 21, the 100% electric SUV which will be used as a basis for the registered teams (for the moment, Venturi, ABT and HWA), is under development.

Ogier will test the Odyssey 21 before the first deliveries in March 2020, with the Extreme E which will be structured around tests in the most extreme environments, such as the Himalayas, the Arctic or the Sahara, due to begin in 2021. reigning WRC world champion was able to discover the car on the sidelines of the Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​earlier in the month.

“The sports aspect seems attractive, and the duel format always offers suspense, comments Ogier. It's like what we see with the super specials in rally, and that's what the fans appreciate. I will work hand in hand with the series organizers, to make sure we offer the best experience for the fans and the most challenging for the drivers.

With the race, there is also the highlighting to a large audience of the problems that many environments around the world are facing due to climate change. »