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Molly Taylor’s planned return to off-road racing delayed until 2027
The FIA Extreme H World Cup in Saudi Arabia was cancelled for 2026, the FIA and Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation said.
The event had been scheduled for October 29-31 at Qiddiya City.
Australian driver Molly Taylor was due to race with Veloce Racing, alongside Kevin Hansen.
It would have been her first major motorsport event since the birth of her first child.
The organisers cited logistical and operational challenges affecting preparations.
Extreme H is a hydrogen-powered series that succeeds Extreme E, the all-electric championship.
The FIA and Extreme H say they aim to hold the series’ second edition in 2027, but no date has been announced.
Molly Taylor’s planned return to off-road racing has been delayed until 2027 after the FIA Extreme H World Cup was cancelled.
The event was scheduled for October 29-31 at Qiddiya City in Saudi Arabia.
Taylor was due to join Kevin Hansen at Veloce Racing.
It would have been her first major motorsport event since the birth of her first child.
The FIA and the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation cited logistical and operational challenges.
- Who
- Molly Taylor was due to compete alongside Kevin Hansen for Veloce Racing.
- What
- The FIA Extreme H World Cup was cancelled, delaying Taylor’s planned return to off-road racing until 2027.
- When
- The event was scheduled for October 29-31. The cancellation was announced on Tuesday.
- Where
- Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- The FIA and SAMF cited logistical and operational challenges affecting preparations.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The FIA Extreme H World Cup was scheduled to take place at Qiddiya City in Saudi Arabia.
The FIA and SAMF announced the event’s cancellation.
The FIA and Extreme H said they remained committed to delivering the second edition of the World Cup.
- Event
- FIA Extreme H World Cup
- Scheduled dates
- October 29-31
- Venue
- Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia
- Taylor’s team
- Veloce Racing
- Planned teammate
- Kevin Hansen
What people are saying
The decision has been taken as a result of logistical and operational challenges affecting the preparations required to deliver the event.
The FIA and Extreme H remain committed to working with their partners in Saudi Arabia to ensure the successful delivery of the second edition of the FIA Extreme H World Cup in 2027.