Hansen Motorsport has won more top-level rallycross championships than any other team. Led by 14-time European Rallycross champion Kenneth Hansen, the family-run outfit has been competing in the FIA World Rallycross Championship – chasing a fourth World RX teams’ title and a second World RX drivers’ title in electric cars.

Entering the FIA Extreme H World Cup as ‘Team Hansen’, the Swedish squad will be under the stewardship of 2019 World RX Champion Timmy Hansen. Formerly an Extreme E driver with Andretti United, Hansen is stepping away from the driver’s seat due to a prior commitment with Team Brazil in the E1 Series.

As one of a few drivers to have raced in every X Prix to-date, taking a historic win at Season 1’s Arctic X Prix in Greenland, Hansen approaches the new role of Team Principal with a deep understanding of both the sport and the perspective of his drivers.

Rallycross legend, and Timmy’s arch-rival for the 2019 World RX championship, Andreas Bakkerud lines up alongside Catie Munnings, ERC Ladies Trophy Champion and Timmy’s team-mate throughout Extreme E. With plenty of Extreme E races between them, the pair bring a wealth of experience in mixed-surface, wheel-to-wheel action.

As the first rallycross team to reach carbon neutral status, the move to Extreme H reflects Hansen Motorsport’s philosophy of pushing boundaries while committing to a more sustainable future.

Team Hansen brings decades of rallycross pedigree into the new hydrogen-powered era. At the FIA Extreme H World Cup, Team Hansen’s goal is clear: to translate its rallycross DNA into podium finishes, to showcase hydrogen racing as both thrilling and viable, and to inspire a movement that connects motorsport with the global shift toward renewable energy.

Featuring three different racing formats, followed by an eight-car winner-takes-all Final, the inaugural FIA Extreme H World Cup delivered high-intensity competition and highlighted the potential of the new hydrogen-powered Pioneer 25.

After strong performances in both the Time Trial and Multi-Car races – finishing third and first respectively – Team Hansen secured second in overall qualifying, earning a front-row start for the World Cup Final.

Contact in the Final from Carl Cox Motorsport’s Timo Scheider in Turn 2 denied the team a chance to fight for the podium, but valiant drives from both Andreas Bakkerud and Catie Munnings saw the Swedish squad climb through the field from last to fifth.

That resilience reflected the team’s spirit throughout its Extreme H debut, and was a testament to not only the experience of Hansen Motorsport but also the enduring passion of the family-run team.

Andreas Bakkerud, Team Hansen driver, said: “That Final was pure chaos, and it’s a shame that we didn’t get a chance to compete. It was out of our hands, but we did what we could which was to keep fighting.

“Of course, it was frustrating not to be able to fight for the podium after the contact in Turn 2, but Catie and I gave it everything we had. The new Extreme H format really kept us on your toes, and to come away with front-row pace on our debut shows how quickly we adapted, and that’s something to be proud of for sure.”

Catie Munnings, Team Hansen driver, said: “It has been a week of highs and a lot of challenges too, but how we came together as a group is what got us to that front-row of the Final. After a back injury on day one, I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to keep driving, but as soon as I got into the car again, I just wanted to deliver for everyone. Fighting back through the field today after a difficult time in the Head-to-Heads on Friday showed a lot of character from the team, and I’m proud of what we managed to achieve at the first-ever FIA Extreme H World Cup.”

Timmy Hansen, Team Hansen Team Principal, said: “Seeing Team Hansen start our Extreme H journey with that level of performance and fighting spirit makes me incredibly proud. Catie and Andreas both showed tremendous grit all week, and even when luck wasn’t on our side, the way the team responded speaks volumes. This debut was about learning, adapting and proving that our passion and competitive spirit can carry over into a whole new era of racing, and we’ve done exactly that.”

The event opened with the Extreme H Time Trial, where teams set individual lap times around a 3.21 km course. Combined driver runs across two sessions determined the initial rankings and seedings for the next stages. The Hansen team held a strong position throughout the day, sitting third after the morning session and successfully maintaining that spot in the afternoon.

After completing her morning Time Trial, Munnings experienced back pain caused by a compression and was sent to the medical team for assessment. She later underwent further checks at a local hospital, where scans fortunately came back clear. Despite the discomfort, Munnings was determined to race and her commitment ensured the team held onto their well-earned third place.

Day two introduced Head-to-Head duels, a knockout-style sprint featuring a steep drop, tight chicane and a high-speed straight to the finish. A win for each of the Team Hansen drivers was countered by a loss for Munnings against KMS’ Johan Kristoffersson.

Needing a win to secure the team a spot in the Semi-Finals, Bakkerud narrowly lost to Jameel Motorsport’s Molly Taylor by just 0.038 seconds. The nail-biting race left the Hansen outfit tied on points with JBX for the last qualifying spot, but a slower combined time placed the Swedish outfit fifth.

The result was enough to claim second in overall qualifying heading into the final day, and Saturday’s action brought multi-car Heats – with four teams racing wheel-to-wheel over four laps.

In Q1 Heat 1, Bakkerud successfully held his ground as contact from Carl Cox Motorsport’s Scheider threated the Norwegian’s run. Crossing the line in third place, results quickly shifted due to a penalty for JBX’s Christine GZ, and a clean run from the Swedish squad saw the team move up to second in the Heat.

Team Hansen collected 10 points from Q1, thanks to two bonus points for achieving the quickest time through the super sector. Q2 Heat 1 began with a confident start from Bakkerud, who managed to hold off Jameel Motorsport’s Kevin Hansen despite intense pressure from the inside. As the pack struggled behind, Bakkerud built a comfortable lead which Munnings extended to take the Heat win. The pair’s combined effort ensured that the team continued to charge confidently toward the World Cup Final, earning a coveted spot on the front-row for the eight-car showdown and demonstrating the pace needed to secure a podium finish.