FIA Announces the World’s First Motorsport Championship to Showcase Hydrogen

Motorsport has always been a testing ground for technologies that later power everyday life, from safety innovations to performance breakthroughs. Now, it is setting the stage for hydrogen to scale globally. The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) has just signed a multi-year agreement with Extreme H to create the world’s first hydrogen-powered World Cup. This historic partnership not only cements hydrogen’s role in the future of racing but also highlights its potential to reshape the wider hydrogen economy.

The FIA Extreme H World Cup, debuting this year in Saudi Arabia, will showcase hydrogen fuel cell technology at a global scale, providing proof that hydrogen can power more than just cars, it can drive entire industries forward. From vehicles on the track to the infrastructure powering broadcasts, hospitality, and paddock operations, the World Cup demonstrates hydrogen’s versatility as a clean energy solution. This is more than sport; it’s a live demonstration of hydrogen’s ability to replace fossil fuels across multiple applications.

The “so what” for the hydrogen economy is profound. With Extreme H broadcast in 180 markets through 90 broadcasters, millions of fans will witness hydrogen in action, normalizing its use and spurring interest among governments, investors, and industries.

The World Cup has the potential to accelerate adoption of hydrogen infrastructure globally, encouraging investment in fueling stations, supply chains, and green hydrogen production. By testing hydrogen under extreme racing conditions, Extreme H also validates its reliability and scalability, boosting confidence for its integration into mainstream transport and heavy industry.

Beyond clean energy, the series is pushing boundaries in equality and innovation. Each team will feature one male and one female driver, making Extreme H the second international motorsport event to commit to full gender equality. This dual mission aligns motorsport with broader societal goals and positions hydrogen as not just a technical solution, but a symbol of progress.

For the hydrogen economy, the launch of the FIA Extreme H World Cup represents a pivotal moment. The message is clear, hydrogen isn’t a future concept, it’s here, it works, and it’s ready to fuel a more sustainable world.

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