Jenson Button promoting new 'Extreme E' motorsport to highlight climate change

Jenson Button promoting new 'Extreme E' motorsport to highlight climate change

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In the Welsh valleys, a new electric motorsport is being tested, replacing the roar of engines with a focus on environmental awareness. The Extreme E Series, led by notable figures like Jenson Button, will race in locations heavily impacted by climate change, such as Senegal and Greenland. The series aims to highlight environmental challenges while reducing its carbon footprint by using the Saint Helena ship for transport. The initiative also seeks to change perceptions about single-use plastics. Jenson Button reflects on the shift to electric vehicles, acknowledging their importance despite missing the sound of traditional engines. The first race is set to begin in Saudi Arabia in April.

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What is the main environmental focus of the new motor sport being tested in the Welsh valleys?

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Which Formula One world champion is mentioned as leading one of the teams in the new race?

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List the five locations around the world where the extreme E Series will feature races.

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What message do the organizers of the new race aim to convey regarding environmental issues?

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How does Jenson Button feel about switching from petrol to battery power for his own car?

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