8 Women Confirmed for Inaugural FIA Extreme H World Cup in Saudi Arabia

July 10, 2025

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The inaugural FIA Extreme H World Cup delivers what we’ve been wanting to see – true gender parity with eight women drivers competing alongside eight men across eight teams. MOLLY TAYLOR leads the Australian charge with Jameel Motorsport, while Sweden’s MIKAELA ÅHLIN-KOTTULINSKY teams up with reigning champion Johan Kristoffersson at Kristoffersson Motorsport for what should be a formidable pairing.
American AMANDA SORENSEN gets her shot with Team Stard, and Britain’s CATIE MUNNINGS joins the Hansen camp – both bringing serious rally credentials to this hydrogen-powered experiment. Meanwhile, KLARA ANDERSSON represents Sweden with Carl Cox Motor Sports, CHRISTINE GIAMPAOLI flies the Spanish flag for JBX Powered by Team Monaco, GRAY LEADBETTER takes on Zeroid Motorsport duties, and Norway’s HEDDA HOSAS rounds out the field with Team Even.
What makes this entry list particularly exciting is the caliber of talent assembled – we’re not talking about token entries or marketing stunts here. These women have earned their spots through results in rally, rallycross, and off-road competition. The October 9-11 weekend in Qiddiya, Saudi Arabia marks a significant moment for both hydrogen racing technology and gender representation in motorsport.