(Motorsports news) Rosberg X Racing (RXR) has retained Johan Kristoffersson and Mikaela Åhlin-Kottulinsky for the 2024 campaign, as the Swedish duo set out to become Extreme E’s first back-to-back champions. Nico Rosberg’s outfit claimed a dramatic title victory in 2023, their second in three years, and keep their all-star line-up ahead of the Season 4 opener in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, next month (February 17-18).
The news means Kristoffersson and Åhlin-Kottulinsky will be paired together at RXR for the third successive season, where behind the wheel the Swedes have taken five wins and a further four podiums underlining their formidable partnership.
Alongside their Extreme E title glory, both drivers enjoyed successes outside of the ODYSSEY 21 in 2023. Kristoffersson claimed his latest FIA World Rallycross Championship win, his sixth in total, while Åhlin-Kottulinsky finished third overall in rallycross’ FIA RX2e Championship with two podium finishes.
Johan Kristoffersson, RXR, said: “Being a part of RXR since the beginning and achieving two championship victories has been an incredible journey. It fuels my motivation even more for the upcoming season. I’m also really glad to continue working alongside Mikaela; her talent and drive greatly contribute to our team’s success.”
Mikaela Åhlin-Kottulinsky, RXR, added: “Winning my first Extreme E Championship last season was a dream come true. It’s a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire RXR team. I am thrilled to continue with RXR this season and build on our success.”
As RXR prepare to defend their Extreme E crown, first up will be the deserts of Saudi Arabia for Rounds 1 and 2 of the 2024 campaign. Nico Rosberg’s outfit took the first-ever victory in Extreme E in AlUla in 2021 and have since continued to showcase their supremacy at the Desert X Prix by winning the event in 2022 in NEOM, and taking two top-three finishes last term.
You can watch how Kristoffersson and Åhlin-Kottulinsky begin their Extreme E title defence across ITV and STV in the UK, while outside of the UK please visit here for broadcaster details.
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