After ending the season-long dominance of Nico Rosberg’s team, the Andretti drivers had a great experience in Greenland, one of the most hard hit destinations due to climate change.
“I think it was an absolutely magical place to be and I also felt very honored to see it first hand,” told Catie Munnings during an interview with Daily Star Sport.
The Briton noted that she has seen rallies that were being held in Italy, Spain or Wales, but said that racing in the Arctic Circle and having the chance to win was really special.
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Instead of traveling to the Central European forest, Extreme E chooses locations affected by climate change. This is all done to promote sustainability in the area, and with the electric cars used, ensure that the event is as environmentally friendly as possible.
A Well-Earned Victory
Munnings discussed in the interview how she and her teammate, Timmy Hansen, prepared to beat Rosberg’s squad. “We didn’t want to put too much pressure on ourselves before the final, but we both had a good feeling about it. We knew our pace was faster and we won the semi-final against our biggest competitors.”
“Timmy and I learned the track as best we could, practiced tactics, practiced tire strategies for flats. It was a hilly track, I think it was the most difficult track we’ve ever driven on.” “When we finished and won, I couldn’t believe it,” the driver stressed.
Delighted with Extreme E
Munnings not only stays with the Extreme E’s competitive level, but was also interested in participating on the series because of the values and the positive trail that it leaves at each region visited.
“What attracted me, and what a lot of people should understand, is that there are legacy programs. We went to Saudi Arabia, and it wasn’t a case of just showing up and taking a picture, but leaving a footprint of optimism.”
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The racer revealed that by talking to people, she learned that through Extreme E and its programs they got jobs for at least five years. “There is a lot of sponsorship, and for example, in Saudi Arabia the beaches are being rebuilt to make them safer for the turtles.”
Munnings is also a pioneer, being one of the female drivers on the circuit, and the 23-year-old hopes this will bring more opportunities. “I think it’s great to see, and on this last race in Greenland, women were competing on par with men,” she said.
“I think it’s the best thing because it shows the next girl generation, who will be watching the TV broadcasting, who can have a career in motorsport if they want to,” she concluded.
Written by I Jhonattan González
