World’s first city built entirely for play, where entertainment, sport, and culture converge.
The FIA Extreme H World Cup, the world’s first hydrogen-powered motorsport, confirmed Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia, as the host location for its first event, took place October 2025.
Qiddiya City is the world’s first city built entirely for play, where entertainment, sport, and culture converge. The race take place with the dramatic backdrop of the Tuwaiq Mountains, close to the site which is currently undergoing transformation to become a world-leading motorsport venue.
Alejandro Agag, Founder and Chairman of Extreme H, said: “Qiddiya City is the ideal launchpad for the FIA Extreme H World Cup, a new frontier for motorsport that embodies purpose, innovation and entertainment.
“More than just a race venue, it’s a statement of intent. A visually stunning, technologically ambitious location that sets the tone for a new era of motorsport. We are proud to showcase the power of hydrogen and sustainable technology.”
Extreme H’s inaugural event in Qiddiya City marks a major milestone in its evolution and aligns with Saudi Arabia’s bold motorsport ambitions. The racing will take place in a specially designed off-road location and will form part of Qiddiya City’s broader vision to become a global hub for motorsport, innovation, and entertainment.
At the heart of this vision is the newly unveiled Speed Park Track, a cutting-edge circuit. Though not the site for Extreme H’s debut, the track symboliZes Qiddiya City’s commitment to world-class motorsport, with dramatic elevation changes, iconic features like the 20-storey “Blade” turn, and integration with entertainment landmarks such as its new Six Flags Qiddiya City and Aquarabia. Together, Extreme H’s pioneering hydrogen platform and Qiddiya City’s motorsport infrastructure reflect a shared ambition: to redefine the future of racing through technology, spectacle, and sustainability.
Abdullah AlDawood, Managing Director of Qiddiya Investment Company, said: “Qiddiya City is envisioned not just as a destination for play, but as an example of contemporary, sustainable urban planning and design. Hosting the inaugural FIA Extreme H World Cup underscores our commitment to showcasing sustainable motorsport while positioning Saudi Arabia as a global hub for future-focused experiences.”
“We look forward to welcoming the world to witness this next chapter in racing.”
The FIA Extreme H World Cup and Qiddiya City share a joint vision when it comes to sustainability standards, making the city an ideal location for Extreme H’s mission to deliver purpose-driven sport and clean mobility solutions.
The city aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2060, with initiatives that include 100% wastewater reuse, renewable energy infrastructure, and EV charging in 80% of parking spaces. A major tree planting focus is also central to plans, as part of the city’s commitment to the Saudi Green Initiative, which has a broader national goal of planting 10 billion trees in Saudi Arabia by 2030 to combat desertification, improve air quality, and enhance biodiversity.
Racing kicked off with a ‘final fling’ Extreme E Desert X Prix on 4 – 5 October, providing an official conclusion to the previous championship, before the baton was officially handed over to start Extreme H on 9 to 11 October.
Explaining, Alejandro Agag added: “Extreme H’s first event will also host the final Extreme E race. Designed to provide a fitting conclusion for Extreme E, celebrating everything it achieved, where it all first started, before we officially make the transition to the new era of hydrogen with Extreme H. Our full story, double the racing action.”
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