Race For The Planet goes behind the scenes of the first season
Extreme E behind-the-scenes docuseries Race For The Planet has arrived on Prime Video in the UK and Ireland.
The series looks at the inaugural season of the environmentally-focused racing series, with complete access to the drivers, teams, and cars. It was executive produced by NEO Studios, and follows the racing competition through Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Greenland, Sardinia and the UK.
Race For The Planet launches as Extreme E travels to Sardinia, Italy, for the second and third X Prix of its second season - which take place 6-7 and 9-10 July. It was picked up by Prime Video earlier this year.
Ali Russell, chief marketing officer at Extreme E, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to announce our new documentary ‘Race for the Planet’ has launched on Prime Video in the UK and Ireland, showcasing our unique, pioneering series to a wider audience.
“Working with Prime Video was the perfect way to release this five-part docu-series to demonstrate the unique nature and stories of our sport for purpose Championship. Not only will ‘Race for the Planet’ bring our fans and viewers into the heart of our racing and legacy projects, but this documentary will also attract a new audience to Extreme E. It is not solely a sporting story, but one which underlines how this series is raising of the climate crisis and tackling key issues such as sustainability, low carbon transport and gender equality.”
Anouk Mertens, NEO Studios CEO and Race for the Planet executive producer, added: “We’re delighted to have worked with Prime Video to showcase the groundbreaking Extreme E racing series.
“We’re really proud to tell the compelling stories of the drivers, teams, and more, as well as combining dramatic race footage with the urgent message regarding climate change and our planet.”
‘Race for the Planet’ Episode Synopses
Episode 1: “Bite The Dust” – Desert X Prix, Saudi Arabia
Set across the vistas of the AlUla desert, the challenges of putting on an Extreme E event became real - this inaugural race brought all the drama you were hoping for! Cars and drivers tested to breaking point, the heart-stopping ‘drop’ descent, and the realities of dust in the desert create last minute headaches for the race organisers. This episode features an in-depth chat with American racing legend, Kyle LeDuc, as he speaks on his family history in motorsport on his home turf in the USA.
Episode 2: “Roots” – Ocean X Prix, Senegal
The crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean coast set the scene for the second round of Extreme E. This highly technical beach course meant new challenges for teams. It was no relaxing trip to the seaside, that’s for sure! Wheel-to-wheel racing between JBXE, X44 and Rosberg X Racing (RXR) made for some intense viewing, and a collision puts the Race Director under pressure. This time, we feature the ‘at home’ segment with British rally driver, Catie Munnings.
Episode 3: “Thin Ice” – Arctic X Prix, Greenland
The third round takes us to the frontline of the climate crisis, where no motorsport has been before - the Greenland ice cap - as teams go to battle in this stunning weekend of racing. This course delivered fast racing, jumps and insane overtakes, and the Rock Garden tested the cars to new limits. A new five-car final format only increased the side-by-side action and drama, with racing going down to the finish line in dramatic scenes. Features Laia Sanz, a Motocross rider as we follow her amazing progress of her first time ever swapping her bike for Extreme E’s four-wheel competition.
Episode 4: “Fired Up” – Island X Prix – Sardinia
Taking on the harshest terrain yet, across the hard baked Sardinian terrain, drivers and cars were challenged beyond their limits. Hunting each other down, the title battle hots up between two teams, bringing history back into the fight for the championship. Who will come out on top? And could there be an end to the bad luck run for Chip Ganassi Racing? The battle continues as we approach the finale. A family feature showcases the Hansen brothers and heritage in motorsports with their family at home in Sweden.
Episode 5: “Old Rivalries” – Jurassic X Prix – UK
Bringing the action to Extreme E’s backyard, the final round is set on the Bovington tank lands of Dorset, UK. Here, drivers encountered the classic British winter. With the elements at their worst, visibility low and knee deep in mud at times, the season reaches a dramatic conclusion. A tale of two teams, the final race is not to be missed. Find out who wins the inaugural Extreme E season. We wrap up the season showcasing all the ecological legacy projects undertaken by Extreme E.
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