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March 28, 2015
– Free admission for fans at first electric race in Monaco
– Formula E to use shortened version of the Grand Prix circuit
MONACO (March 28 2015) – There will be free entry for fans to the Monaco ePrix – round seven of the FIA Formula E Championship – which takes place on May 9. Read more of this post
March 15, 2015
Prost wins the race and leaps into the lead of the championship
MIAMI, USA (March 14 2015) – It was a day that got off to a nerve-wracking start and ended with plenty of excitement. The first Formula E race to be held in the USA saw Nico Prost triumph at the end of a duel that had the 20,000-strong crowd spellbound right up to the very end. The streets of Miami were packed, with tickets Read more of this post
March 9, 2015
LONDON, UK (March 9 2015) – Formula E Holdings Ltd (“the company”) is proud to announce that Liberty Global plc, and Discovery Communications Inc. are to become part of the group of shareholders in the company.
The arrival of these two global media companies represents an important step in the long-term development of the series and confirms its potential on the motorsport scene. Their strategic vision and strong financial backing will Read more of this post
March 1, 2015
FORMULA E TAKES TO THE STREETS OF GENEVA
Law change to pave way for potential Swiss ePrix
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND (March 1 2015) – Swiss fans got the chance to see the Formula E car in action for the first ever time when the fully-electric single-seater drove through the streets of Geneva. Read more of this post
February 23, 2015
LONDON, UK (February 23 2015): The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile has today revealed the eight manufacturers who will enter the all-electric FIA Formula E Championship in season two – further increasing the series’ credentials as a test bed for the development of electric vehicle technology. Read more of this post
February 19, 2015
Wandsworth Council confirm Battersea Park to host ‘double-header’ on 27 & 28 June 2015 – Organisers unveil proposed circuit layout for Rounds 10 & 11
LONDON, UK (February 19 2015): Following a decision by Wandsworth Council, the London race of the all-electric FIA Formula E Championship has received planning approval to be held within the grounds of Battersea Park. The London ePrix will also encompass two separate races – Rounds 10 and 11 – on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June, increasing the Read more of this post
January 11, 2015 Leave a comment
Amlin Aguri driver wins in front of 20,000 sell-out crowd
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA (January 10 2015) – Antonio Felix da Costa clinched victory in an action-packed Buenos Aires ePrix ahead of e.dams-Renault’s Nicolas Prost and China Racing’s Nelson Piquet Jr.
The Amlin Aguri driver kept clear of trouble and slowly made his way into the lead as his rivals fell by the wayside. Read more of this post
December 19, 2014
LONDON, UK (December 19 2014): The new FE School Series – an official support race to the all-electric FIA Formula E Championship – will host its opening round during the Buenos Aires ePrix (Round 4) on January 10 2015.
Running before the main Formula E ePrix, the series sees students from 10 local schools building their own electric race cars, which will then compete on the full 2.44km Buenos Aires ePrix circuit – located in the Puerto Madero Read more of this post
December 10, 2014
SALVADOR DURAN TO DRIVE FOR AMLIN AGURI IN PUNTA DEL ESTE
Mexican driver replaces Katherine Legge in Uruguay
PUNTA DEL ESTE, URUGUAY (December 9 2014) – Salvador Duran joins the Amlin Aguri Formula E Team line-up for the first South American race in Punta del Este.
The Mexican driver will replace Katherine Legge and race alongside team-mate Antonio Felix da Costa. Duran has previously competed in the A1GP Series, World Series by Renault 3.5 and British F3. Read more of this post
December 10, 2014
JEAN-ERIC VERGNE TO COMPETE WITH ANDRETTI FORMULA E
Formula 1 driver to race in Formula E’s Punta del Este ePrix
INDIANAPOLIS, USA (December 8 2014): The Andretti Formula E Team have today announced that Frenchman Jean-Éric Vergne is to drive for the squad at this weekend’s FIA Formula E Championship Punta del Este ePrix.
“It’s not often that you get to race at this time of the year,” said Vergne. “I am really looking forward to this Read more of this post
November 22, 2014
PUTRAJAYA, MALAYSIA (November 22 2014):
Sam Bird cruised to victory in the 2014 FIA Formula E Ycapital Management Putrajaya ePrix ahead of championship-leader Lucas di Grassi and Sebastien Buemi. The Virgin Racing driver crossed the line to pick up the full 25 points and clinch his maiden ePrix win. Read more of this post
November 5, 2014
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA (November 4 2014) – Government officials, local authorities and the Automovil Club Argentino (ACA) gathered in Buenos Aires today for a press conference to officially welcome the new all-electric FIA Formula E Championship, which will see the Argentinean capital host a race for the next three years. Read more of this post
October 20, 2014
FORMULA E UNVEILS CIRCUIT LAYOUT FOR MIAMI ePRIX
Round five to be staged around AmericanAirlines Arena along Biscayne Bay
MIAMI, USA (October 20 2014): The FIA Formula E Championship – the world’s first fully-electric racing series – has today revealed the circuit location and layout for the Miami ePrix, taking place on March 14, 2015. Read more of this post
October 1, 2014
“We hope to have three or four different makers of motors & batteries in the championship for year two.”
Formula E to become centre for EV development
LONDON, UK (September 30 2014): Formula E CEO Alejandro Agag has outlined his plans for the second season of the fully-electric FIA Formula E Championship in which he hopes to attract ‘three or four’ manufacturers – reinforcing the series as the centre of electric vehicle development and also help it gain world championship status. Read more of this post
September 10, 2014
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The Formula E Battery: A Q&A with Craig Wilson
Williams Advanced Engineering is the official battery supplier for the inaugural season of Formula E, the world’s first fully electric racing series. Managing Director Craig Wilson introduces the technology, its development history from Formula One, and the company’s pedigree in energy efficient performance technologies. Read more of this post
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