Articles by Lyra Coulthard

Exclusive interview: Alejandro Agag on Extreme H – speed, hydrogen combustion and houdini

Extreme E founder Alejandro Agag talks to Driving Hydrogen about the debut of Extreme H in Saudi Arabia, hydrogen safety myths, hydrogen combustion, and why Qiddiya will remain the series’ home for the next five years.

1 month ago - 4 mins read

Hydrogen still on the table as Porsche explores future fuels

Porsche are self-proclaimed game changers of the automotive industry and have a tendency to be omnipresent at major technological shifts in vehicle engineering. It was Ferdinand Porsche himself who designed…

2 months ago - 3 mins read
Touring cars race around a bend at Donington Park racetrack in the UK, with a red grandstand and dramatic skies in the background.

Exclusive: The Northeast team putting hydrogen combustion on the grid

Tees Valley Motorsport are turning heads with hydrogen combustion powered race cars in development – including a Clio, Fiesta, and Prokart. We talk to founder Tony Lelliot about retrofits, racing ambitions, and why the Northeast is the new hydrogen hotspot.

3 months ago - 5 mins read

What the FIA really thinks of hydrogen

The FIA is cautiously exploring hydrogen in motorsport, backing Extreme H and publishing its first hydrogen safety rules. Touring cars may wait until 2030, but hydrogen could support the FIA’s net-zero goals.

3 months ago - 3 mins read
Hydrogen-powered model race cars compete on a tight technical track at the H2GP Finals.

Hydrogen shines in Chemnitz: the H2GP World Finals

From the 20th to the 27th of July 2025, Chemnitz saw a sudden influx of students with tiny cars and big dreams. It was time for this capital of culture to put on a show; it was time for the 2025 H2GP World Finals.

3 months ago - 5 mins read
Extreme E Extreme H Fontjoncouse Testing Final Hydrogen Fuel Cell Testing 2025 Season - October 2024 Driving Hydrogen

Extreme H: What we know so far

Extreme H will debut in 2025 with hydrogen-powered off-road racing. Here’s what we know so far about race locations, teams, cars, tech partners, and where to watch.

3 months ago - 5 mins read
Le Mans MissionH24: H24EVO ditches gaseous fuel for liquid hydrogen. (Image MissionH24)

Hydrogen at Le Mans – is it the future?

Hydrogen’s road to Le Mans is delayed until 2028, but Mission H24, Toyota and Symbio are pushing liquid hydrogen prototypes and new FIA rules keep the dream alive.

4 months ago - 4 mins read
Forze IX hydrogen powered racing car. (Image: Forze)

Forze Hydrogen Racing takes new IX to the track at Jack’s Racing Days

Forze Hydrogen Racing’s Forze IX took on the Supercar Challenge at Jack’s Racing Days, showcasing high-speed, zero-emission performance and advancing hydrogen motorsport.

4 months ago - 3 mins read

From classroom to championship: how the H2GP Foundation puts hydrogen in young hands

The H2GP Foundation teaches students to design, build and race hydrogen cars, with 21 countries set for the 2025 World Finals in Chemnitz this August.

4 months ago - 3 mins read

EXCLUSIVE | Driving progress: Managing Director Ali Russell on the future of Extreme H

Extreme H boss Ali Russell reveals what to expect from the world’s first hydrogen racing series – net zero ambition, gender equality, STEM inspiration, and a live debut by end of 2025.

4 months ago - 5 mins read