New team SUN Minimeal debuts in Extreme E

Unlike Formula 1, which is less than enthusiastic about the prospect of new teams, the electric Extreme E series welcomes a new addition in the form of the Swiss SUN Minimeal Team. In less than three weeks, the new team will make its debut in Saudi Arabia – the first phase of Season 4 will take place on February 17 and 18.

The team is owned by SUN AG, a Swiss food manufacturer, and is led by renowned German driver Timo Scheider, two-time DTM champion, who will also drive the car alongside Clara Andersson, a 23-year-old Swedish rallycross racer. driver who has already stood on the podium in Extreme E.

Alejandro Agag, Founder and CEO of Extreme E: “We are excited to welcome the SUN Minimeal Team as the newest addition to our series. Although this is a new team, the riders have a lot of winning experience, so we hope they can compete on the front row from the season-opening round in Saudi Arabia.

It is important for Extreme E that everyone moves in the same direction, and SUN AG is an organization that cares about the issue of ecology, and this company shares the main principles on which our championship is based.

I want to quickly see what results Timo and Clara will show in 2024, because there are only a few days left before the start of the season.”

Timo Scheider: “I am very excited about the long-term prospects of working with the SUN Minimal Team. I fully share the goals and ideology of this team and the Extreme E series. I have been able to attract a group of highly qualified specialists, which allows me to fully concentrate on the role of the racer.

I am proud that I was able to invite such a racer as Clara Andersson. She is very fast and fits perfectly into our team. I am confident that together we will form a strong team and that he will play a prominent role in Extreme E, a series characterized by a high level of competition.”