British rising star Patrick O’Donovan will join Extreme E and FIA Extreme H as part of Team STARD, building on its successful programmes in WRC, rallycross, circuit racing and hill climbs.

The FIA Extreme H World Cup Presented by PIF will make history as the first international race event to use hydrogen-powered vehicles. Marking a new future for motorsport, defined by cutting-edge technology and bold ambition.

O’Donovan claimed Motorsport UK’s Young Driver of the Year accolade in 2021, the same year he clinched the RX150 Rallycross Championship. After winning twice in RX2e in 2022, he took third in the 2023 European Rallycross Supercar standings and made his World RX debut. The following season he took the European RX crown with three wins from four rounds.

Patrick O’Donovan, comments, “I’m buzzing to be stepping into a whole new era of motorsport with STARD. First up is the final-ever round of Extreme E and a car I’ll truly be sad to say goodbye to after all the battles it’s been through. But the exciting part is what comes next. Together we’ll be making history as we transition into the world’s first ever hydrogen racing category.”

Racing will begin with a ‘Final Lap’ Extreme E race taking place from on 4 to 5 October 2025, providing an official farewell to the previous championship, before the official start of Extreme H on 9 October.