EXTREME H
MARK GRAIN
INNOVATION
EXTREME H
HEADQUARTERS: LONDON GLOBAL AUDIENCE: 144 MILLION FOUNDED: 2018 AS EXTREME E
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This is Extreme H
MARK GRAIN
TITLE: TECHNICAL DIRECTOR COMPANY: EXTREME H
Mark has worked across prominent racing teams including Benetton Formula One, Williams Racing and McLaren Racing. He joined Extreme E in 2023 and has supported the series’ transition to Extreme H.
“ Another key advantage is that fuel cells perform as reliably as ICE vehicles, even in tough weather conditions like winter.”
Extreme H is not an easy testing ground for hydrogen – its predecessor saw races across army training areas, sand deserts and even near glaciers.
Mark Grain, Technical Director for Extreme H, explains:“ Motorsport has got a history of developing new technologies. The motor industry and big original equipment manufacturers have got processes they have to follow, and those lead times for new technology can be anything – up to five years or even longer.
“ In Motorsport, our next deadline is the next year’ s championship or the next race, so it’ s fast paced through necessity. We can take these new technologies and put them through our rigorous processes at a really fast pace.
“ With hydrogen, in under a year-anda-half, we’ ve designed and developed this new race car, we’ re taking it track testing and we’ re ready to go.”
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