Jamaica’s motorsport trailblazer Fraser McConnell will return to the grid this October for Extreme E’s highly anticipated Final Lap, as the Acciona Sainz QEV XE Team officially confirmed its line-up.
McConnell will again team up with Spanish superstar Laia Sanz, a partnership that produced three podiums in four races last season, including a memorable victory at the Desert X Prix in Saudi Arabia.
Racing for a legacy
Founded by motorsport icon Carlos Sainz, a two-time World Rally Champion and four-time Dakar winner, the Acciona Sainz QEV squad has been one of Extreme E’s most consistent forces since the series launched. For McConnell, the chance to remain part of that legacy is something he deeply values.
“Having the opportunity to continue with the Acciona is a huge honour,” McConnell said. “From the very first day, I knew we could achieve great results. We’ve built a strong relationship and I’m confident we can continue our podium streak in this special farewell to Extreme E.”
McConnell and Sanz: A proven duo
McConnell’s credentials are already written into the sport’s history books. In 2021, he became the first Jamaican to win a Rallycross Supercar race, and since then, he has added four Nitrocross Group E titles to his résumé. His chemistry with Sanz has been singled out as one of the most balanced and effective partnerships in Extreme E.
Sanz, herself a 13-time Trial World Champion and a Dakar Rally veteran, has been part of the championship since its inception. She echoed McConnell’s enthusiasm for one last charge together.
“I’m really happy to be back with the Acciona Sainz QEV XE alongside Fraser,” said Sanz. “We finished last season with great momentum and the goal is clear: fight at the front and close Extreme E on a high.”
The final lap and what comes next
The Extreme E curtain call will be staged October 4–5, 2025, in Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia, before the championship transitions into the new hydrogen-powered Extreme H World Cup just one week later. McConnell will also compete in the pioneering Extreme H series, positioning himself at the forefront of motorsport’s sustainable future.
Fans across Jamaica and beyond can watch McConnell’s return live on CVM TV and YouTube:
- Saturday, October 4 at 9:00 a.m.
- Sunday, October 5 at 3:00 p.m.
For McConnell, the Final Lap offers more than a farewell — it is a chance to cement his standing as one of the championship’s defining stars before ushering in a new era of clean energy motorsport.
