Lia Block to make Extreme E debut for Carl Cox Motorsport at Island X Prix
Motorsport legend, Ken Block’s daughter, Lia Block has joined Carl Cox Motorsport ahead of the Island X Prix, for what will be her Extreme E debut and will partner Timo Scheider behind the wheel for the rest of the season starting at the championship’s next round in Sardinia.
Lia began her acing career in karting, and since has since showcased her skills in off-road racing, competing in Nitrocross NEXT alongside her exploits in the American Rally Association Championship, which have yielded class victories and sixth place in the overall 2023 standings.
Block’s arrival is undoubtedly a full circle moment for her family and Extreme E as her father, the legendary Ken Block, who sadly passed away earlier this year, was involved in the early developments of the championship and was the first driver to race the ODYSSEY 21 in competitive motorsports at the Dakar Rally in January 2020.
Carl Cox, Team Boss and Founder of Carl Cox Motorsport, added: “It is great to be able to welcome Lia into the team for the next round in Sardinia.
“We have been watching Lia for a while as she has already demonstrated enormous potential behind the wheel. When she became available ahead of the upcoming Island X Prix we were keen to bring her into the team, and we’re looking forward to seeing how she fares alongside Timo.
“She has already been mentored by some Extreme E greats in Tanner [Foust] and Andreas [Bakkerud], so has learnt from the very best and is eager to show what she can do.”
Where to Watch
You can find out how Lia fares in her Extreme E debut for Carl Cox Motorsport at the Island X Prix next month (8-9 July). The racing action can be viewed on ITV in the UK across the weekend. Outside of the UK, please visit here for broadcaster details.
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