JEDDAH: Catie Munnings and Timmy Hansen of Andretti Altawkilat Extreme E team have landed in Jeddah and are looking forward to an improved performance this year as season three of the all-electric rally championship takes place in NEOM on March 11 and 12.
The pair joined the team’s new Saudi sponsor Altawkilat in Jeddah for a press conference to unveil the partnership with local and international media, as well as motorsport fans in Saudi Arabia, in attendance.
On their third consecutive season of the off-road electric racing series, British driver Munnings said: “This year’s edition has a new track and we are heading to NEOM to test it, especially as it is located on the beach. “However, we have worked hard during the winter in preparation for this year’s championship. “The team is excited for a new race and for the chance to prove our pace out on the new track,” she added.
Her Swedish co-driver Hansen was also excited for the new season. He said: “We learned from our participation last year and feel great to be back here in Saudi Arabia for a new round.