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

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.

What is the main goal of the new electric motorsport introduced in the Welsh valleys?

• To showcase new petrol engines

• To replace coal mining with motorsport

• To highlight environmental challenges

• To promote traditional racing engines

Which of the following locations is NOT part of the Extreme E Series?

• Senegal

• Greenland

• Australia

• Brazil

What unique feature do the teams in the Extreme E Series have?

• All teams are from the same country

• All teams are led by Formula One champions

• Each team has a male and female driver

• Teams are composed of only electric car manufacturers

How does the Extreme E Series plan to reduce its carbon footprint?

• By limiting the number of races

• By transporting cars using the Saint Helena ship

• By racing only in urban areas

• By using solar-powered cars

What is Jenson Button's perspective on the future of electric vehicles?

• He is unsure about their environmental benefits

• He prefers traditional petrol engines

• He thinks they are the future despite missing engine sounds

• He believes they are a passing trend