Seven to broadcast Extreme E highlights

The Seven Network will air the Extreme E series from the Greenland round onwards.

A one-hour highlights package will go to air on free-to-air and 7plus, starting with the Arctic X-Prix in August.

Ali Russell, Extreme E's Chief Marketing Officer, said "Australia is a hugely important territory for Extreme E and so we are delighted that its premier network Seven will be broadcasting our excellent highlights shows."

“Australia is undoubtedly way ahead of the curve when it comes to concern for the environment so I am confident that audiences here will really identify with what is at the heart of Extreme E."

"Our mission to race without trace whilst simultaneously raising awareness of climate issues, means it is vital that our series reaches as many people as possible throughout the world.

Extreme E practice and qualifying sessions are broadcast live on YouTube, with Kayo Sports and Fox Sports broadcasting races live.

The Seven coverage will feature Australian Molly Taylor, who currently leads the Extreme E series alongside teammate Johan Kristofferson.

Taylor also features in the Seven coverage of the TCR Australia Series.

“Working with Seven not only provides viewers in Australia with a thrilling and innovative motorsport championship – and one that Australian female superstar Molly Taylor happens to be leading – but also helps convey the benefits of electrification through our entertaining broadcast package,” said Russell.

Seven is positioning itself as "Australia's Home of Motorsport", having acquired free-to-air rights for the Repco Supercars Championship as well as the Australian Racing Group properties including Supercheap Auto TCR Australia, S5000, and the Bathurst International.

Lewis Martin, Managing Director Seven Melbourne and Head of Network Sport, said: “we’re rapt to add Extreme E to Seven’s unrivalled motorsport line-up, starting with the highlights of next month’s Arctic X Prix in Greenland."

"Extreme E is an exciting new format fans will love and the Aussie public will get right behind Seven motorsport’s own Molly Taylor as she bids to take out the inaugural championship."

“It adds to a massive year on Australia’s Home of Motorsport, which already includes the Supercars Championship – headlined by October’s iconic Bathurst 1000 – and the TCR Australia Series.”