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12 September 2023 21:30 (UTC)

ISLAND X PRIX II PREVIEW

"We're looking forward to the opportunity to redeem ourselves on familiar ground"

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Hear from NEOM McLaren Extreme E drivers Emma Gilmour and Tanner Foust, and Sporting Director Gary Paffett as they prepare for Rounds 7 and 8 in Sardinia, Italy.

Key info

Round

7 and 8

When

15 - 17 September

Where

Sardinia, Italy

Terrain

Rough soil with rocks and vegetation

Sustainability issue

Wildfires and seagrass loss

What they say

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“I’m really looking forward to returning to Sardinia this weekend. After we didn’t have a strong event there previously, I feel like we have a point to prove this time around. At the last race, we learnt a lot and will be able to apply that. We want to have a strong end to the season and consistently fight for wins and podiums. I know Tanner is as revved up as I am to get back up on that podium and reward the whole team’s efforts over the season.” 

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“I’m excited to head back to Sardinia. The course there has not been our best in the past, but we learnt a lot last time out that we can apply this weekend. We’ve focused on our starts, which we have struggled with previously, and I’m looking forward to seeing how all the hard work pays off. The team have been working hard behind the scenes between the last races and now and I’m hoping we can reward that work with a podium this weekend.” 

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“I’m looking forward to returning to Sardinia this week for the Round 7 and 8 of the 2023 season. Last time out, we faced several challenges as a team and failed to make the Grand Final on either day. We’re looking forward to the opportunity to redeem ourselves on familiar ground. Our target, as always, is to finish on the podium, and the team have been working hard since the last round to help this happen. 

“Compared to the last time out in Sardinia, the position of the start line has changed, and we are hoping to capitalise on this opportunity. Previously, our starts haven’t been great, but the car has pace and I have full confidence that we can finish stronger this time around.” 

Race timings

Friday 15 September

Free Practice

Free Practice 1

09:00 local / 08:00 MTC

Free Practice 2

14:30 local / 13:30 MTC

Saturday 16 September

Round 7

Qualifying 1

09:30 local / 08:30 MTC

Qualifying 2, Redemption Race, and Grand Final 

15:00 local / 14:00 MTC

Sunday 17 September

Round 8

Qualifying 1

09:30 local / 08:30 MTC

Qualifying 2, Redemption Race, Grand Final 

15:00 local / 14:00 MTC

Where to watch

Free Practice: XE social channels

Qualifying 1: Eurosport Player, Discovery+, XE social channels, YouTube

Final Programme: ITV3

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