The duo finished runner-up in the 2021 season of the electric off-road SUV championship, always making it to the final.
Power steering problems and accidents denied the pair success, arriving only in Dorset and finishing in second place in the championship behind Rosberg X Racing, which prevailed for the highest number of victories.
Cristina Gutierrez, Sebastien Loeb, X44
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“I am very happy to be racing for the X44 again in the second season of Extreme E – said Loeb, fresh Monte-Carlo WRC winner – Last year was very busy for us, we had a lot of problems with the car. and a bit of bad luck too, but we finished first in qualifying in every race and finished with a win and equal points in the championship with the RXR, so we feel optimistic! “
“I think the other teams are very strong, but Cristina and I have shown that we know how to win races in some of the toughest terrains in the world, so we will give our all to score more podiums.”
Gutierrez added: “We came very close to winning the championship last year and are now even more motivated and excited to aim for the title in 2022.
“Since joining the team, I have learned a lot and I feel stronger and faster at each race, so I am charged to be able to get back in the car and show what I can do.”
“I’m also eager to explore the planet and learn more about the places we run. By highlighting the challenges of climate change faced in the places we run, I hope to learn more about what we can do to help environmentally.”
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