Excessive H has signed a three-year broadcast cope with FOX Sports activities forward of its debut subsequent 12 months.
The championship – previously generally known as Excessive E – will transition to grow to be the world’s first motorsport sequence solely that includes hydrogen gas cell automobiles in 2025. Excessive E had beforehand been proven on FS1 and FS2, and the brand new deal is the continuation of that partnership.
“At FOX, we’re dedicated to delivering revolutionary, groundbreaking sports activities content material to our viewers, and Excessive E has been an exceptional instance of this,” stated Invoice Wanger, FOX Sports activities EVP, head of programming and scheduling. “Extending our relationship into the Excessive H hydrogen sequence is an thrilling step because it displays the way forward for motorsport and the chances of fresh vitality. We stay up for persevering with to share this revolutionary and purpose-driven sport with followers throughout the U.S.”
Excessive H is at present testing its new Pioneer 25 automotive – which entered manufacturing just lately – forward of its race debut subsequent 12 months. How the inaugural season of the hydrogen competitors will look is being finalized, with bulletins concerning race places anticipated early within the new 12 months.
“We’re delighted to proceed our unbelievable collaboration with FOX Sports activities and increase our relationship to incorporate Excessive H,” stated Excessive H managing director Ali Russell. “Hydrogen is the way forward for clear mobility, and FS1/FS2 will play an important function in bringing this next-generation motorsport to American followers.
“A particular due to (FOX Sports activities president and CEO) Eric Shanks and his continued help of sporting innovation. Collectively, we’ll showcase the thrill of hydrogen racing whereas inspiring motion round sustainability and the way forward for our planet.”
