Hansen Motorsport enters FIA Extreme H World Cup with Andreas Bakkerud and Catie Munnings

Lisa Baker, Editor September 23, 2025
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  • Swedish squad enters Extreme E’s Final Lap and the FIA Extreme H World Cup
  • Carbon-neutral rallycross team to expand sustainability efforts at inaugural hydrogen-powered motorsport event
  • Timmy Hansen takes on a new role of Team Principal
  • Rallycross rival Andreas Bakkerud joins Team Hansen alongside Catie Munnings

Hansen Motorsport today (23 September) confirms its participation in Extreme E’s Final Lap and the inaugural FIA Extreme H World Cup, as the family-run outfit enters a new chapter in its motorsport journey.

Led by 14-time European Rallycross Champion Kenneth Hansen, the team has been a dominant force in rallycross, winning more top-level championships than any of its rivals. Hansen Motorsport now expands its focus from electric racing in the FIA World Rallycross Championship to hydrogen-powered motorsport.

Entering as ‘Team Hansen’, the squad will be under the stewardship of 2019 World RX Champion Timmy Hansen. Formerly an Extreme E driver with Andretti United, the Swede 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, Hansen approaches the new hydrogen era in the new role of Team Principal, bringing a deep understanding of the perspective of his drivers.

Timmy Hansen, Team Hansen Team Principal, said: “It’s a special moment for me to step into the role of Team Principal for Team Hansen. For us motorsport has always been a family effort, and to now take on a new role after everything I’ve learned from my mum Susann and my dad Kenneth feels like an exciting challenge.

“I’m super happy to have Andreas Bakkerud and Catie Munnings as our drivers. Catie and I have built a great dynamic as team-mates over the years, and with Andreas I have shared so many battles and memories, and I know first-hand how hard he is to beat. The respect and trust that comes with the history we all have will be a huge strength as we take on this new challenge in Extreme H. I hope we can give them a great car so that they feel confident to drive fast.”

Andreas Bakkerud holds one of rallycross’ most decorated résumés, which includes European Super1600 titles, a 2021 supercar championship, and a fierce rivalry with Timmy. This peaked in 2019 when both finished equal on points for the World RX title, but that season forged a mutual respect which now transforms into partnership.

Bakkerud has also raced in Extreme E with JBXE, and the Norwegian’s presence in the team strengthens the Hansens’ roster for its next chapter in sustainable motorsport.

Andreas Bakkerud, Team Hansen driver, said: “I don’t think anyone saw this coming – even I’m still in shock! From fighting each other for world titles over the years, and going head-to-head in one of the biggest rivalries in rallycross, to suddenly working together? That’s a big thing to say the least.

“It goes even deeper than joining Team Hansen, because Timmy [Hansen] is going to be my Team Principal. It can go both ways, but I’m also keen to learn from the team and understand them. We have taken this opportunity to fight for a title together, and I’m going to put everything into doing my job next to Catie [Munnings] while racing for the Hansens. I’m not sure I’ll ever get used to saying that!”

Catie Munnings has been a fixture in Extreme E since its inception. Partnered with Timmy at Andretti United, she made history by winning the Arctic X Prix in Greenland and went on to collect a further eight podiums. More recently, the Brit has impressed in the E1 Series, taking multiple podiums across two seasons.

As the squad embarks on new challenges in Extreme H, Catie’s racing experience and passion for sustainability and equality will be crucial to the team’s success.

Catie Munnings, Team Hansen driver, said: “I’m very excited to be joining Team Hansen. They’ve been like a family to me for years and some of my best mentors in motorsport, so to now be racing for them is like a full circle moment.

“I know that every team member, from the mechanics to the spotters to the media team, is the best in the business, and I have full trust that we will be able to perform at our very best with the team around us. Working with Timmy [Hansen] as Team Principal will be new, but he knows the sport like no other and will lead us to our full potential. I’m very excited to be paired up with the crazy Andreas – I’m sure we will have a lot of fun together!”

As a proud member of the UNFCCC Sports for Climate Action initiative and Hydrogen Sweden, joining the first international motorsport powered entirely by hydrogen represents a natural evolution for Hansen Motorsport.

The Swedish team became the first in rallycross to reach carbon neutral status in 2022 and continues to hold FIA 3-star Environmental Accreditation and ISO 14001 certification. The move to Extreme H further reflects a philosophy of pushing boundaries while committing to a more sustainable future.

Racing begins with the ‘Final Lap’ Extreme E farewell race on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th October 2025, before Extreme H launches officially from Thursday 9th to Saturday 11th October 2025.