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By: FIA Formula E
April 16, 2024
April 16, 2024
London, UK - Formula E and the FIA have today announced that they will unveil the highly-anticipated GEN3 Evo race car on Thursday 25th April in the build-up to the 2024 Monaco E-Prix.
As an evolution of the current GEN3 race car – the world’s fastest, lightest, most powerful and efficient electric race car ever made – the all-electric championship is set to raise the bar even higher with this latest iteration that will be pushed to the limit by the series’ world-class drivers across seasons 11 and 12.
Building on the world’s first race car specifically designed for street racing, the GEN3 Evo is set to deliver even better wheel to wheel racing. With improved performance characteristics that highlight Formula E and the FIA’s role in pioneering technology and sustainable motorsport, the GEN3 Evo is set to deliver a step-change in on-track action and driver rivalries.
Jeff Dodds, Chief Executive Officer at Formula E, said:
“As we prepare to unveil the GEN3 Evo, we're not just launching a car; we're continuing to shape the future of racing. This next iteration not only exemplifies our dedication to innovation and pushing the limits of technology but also enhances our commitment to delivering exhilarating, competitive racing for our fans. We are setting new standards in performance that will intensify on-track rivalries and fan engagement, keeping us at the forefront of global motorsports.”
Following the launch, the next race in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship will commence for Round 8 of the 2024 Monaco E-Prix on Saturday 27th April. More information available here.
About Formula E and the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship
As the world’s first all-electric FIA World Championship and the only sport certified net zero carbon since inception, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship brings dramatic racing to the heart of some of the world’s most iconic cities providing an elite motorsport platform for the world’s leading automotive manufacturers to accelerate electric vehicle innovation.
The Formula E network of teams, manufacturers, partners, broadcasters, and host cities are united by a passion for the sport and belief in its potential to accelerate sustainable human progress and create a better future for people and planet.
About ABB
ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. The company’s solutions connect engineering know-how and software to optimize how things are manufactured, moved, powered and operated. Building on over 140 years of excellence, ABB’s more than 105,000 employees are committed to driving innovations that accelerate industrial transformation. www.abb.com
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Oliver Rowland of Nissan Formula E Team crowned new Misano E-Prix race winner.
By: FIA Formula E
April 13, 2024
April 13, 2024
Misano, Italy – Misano E-Prix race winner António Félix da Costa of TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team, has been disqualified from Round 6 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship for a technical breach following FIA investigation. Oliver Rowland of Nissan Formula E Team who crossed the line in second will inherit the win to make it his first victory since Season 6.
With a da Costa disqualification, Oliver Rowland inherits the top spot, marking both the British driver and the team’s first win in Formula E since the Berlin E-Prix in 2020. As drivers move up the final race standings, this also promotes Maximillian Günther to the final podium position.
The full decision by the FIA is as follows:
"The Team Manager and the representative of the manufacturer explained that since the beginning of Season 9, they have not changed the Throttle Damper Spring.
"The Team Manager accepted that the sealed part, as shown in the attachment of the Technical Report 13 was mounted in Car 13 and was sealed in the presence of the Chief Mechanic of the team. The Team Manager stated also that on the Spark list (pedals) the sealed part is not listed.
"He explained that normally, changes of the Spark catalogue are highlighted so everybody can see the changes, but not removals.
"The FIA Technical Delegate confirmed this procedure. The representatives of Spark confirmed that this part was listed on the part list of the GEN2 cars, but not on the current GEN3 car. They also confirmed that the removal of parts from that catalogue are not highlighted nor cancelled.
"The competitor is responsible for the conformity of the car and even if there is no performance advantage the car has to comply with the Regulations (Article 1.3.3 of the International Sporting Code).
"Due to this result the car has to be disqualified from the race and the next cars move up in the classification."
TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team have declared their intention to appeal, they have 96 hours to confirm.
The next race in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is the second leg of the 2024 Misano E-Prix double-header on Sunday 14th April, with more information available here. Canadians can catch tomorrow’s race on TSN+ and TVA Sports at 8am EST.
About Formula E and the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship
As the world’s first all-electric FIA World Championship and the only sport certified net zero carbon since inception, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship brings dramatic racing to the heart of some of the world’s most iconic cities providing an elite motorsport platform for the world’s leading automotive manufacturers to accelerate electric vehicle innovation.
The Formula E network of teams, manufacturers, partners, broadcasters, and host cities are united by a passion for the sport and belief in its potential to accelerate sustainable human progress and create a better future for people and planet.
About ABB
ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. The company’s solutions connect engineering know-how and software to optimize how things are manufactured, moved, powered and operated. Building on over 140 years of excellence, ABB’s more than 105,000 employees are committed to driving innovations that accelerate industrial transformation. www.abb.com
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By: Red Bull Racing
February 26, 2024
February 26, 2024
Washington D.C. – On an upcoming spring afternoon in the shadow of the United States Capitol, British racing legend and former Red Bull Racing driver David Coulthard will transform the world-revered Pennsylvania Avenue with an epic display of skill and showmanship for an unforgettable Showrun of the championship-winning RB7 F1 car in Washington DC.
Coulthard, who gave Red Bull Racing its first-ever podium finish, will fire up the roaring power of the RB7 engine between 3rd and 7th Streets as he delivers the sights and sounds of F1 to current and future race fans of the DMV on Saturday, April 20 from 4-6 p.m. ET.
The Red Bull Showrun is free and open to the public and will feature a fan zone. Additional fan activities and events will be announced in the coming weeks.
The Red Bull Showrun in DC is proudly supported by Honda, Oracle, and Pirelli.
While the reigning Constructors’ Champions Oracle Red Bull Racing’s season is about to get underway, the Red Bull Showrun DC will come only two weeks ahead of the year’s first U.S. F1 race in Miami where last year Max Verstappen had a memorable comeback win on his way to a record-breaking season.
In addition to Coulthard ripping up and down the temporary track, world-class performances by street freestyle motorcyclist Aaron Colton and rally car champion and former F1 driver Scott Speed will entertain the crowd of spectators who are invited to get an up close and personal look of the action along the five-block stretch of Pennsylvania Avenue.
About Red Bull
Red Bull® Energy Drink is available in over 172 countries worldwide and more than 9.8 billion cans of Red Bull were consumed last year, more than 3 billion of those in the U.S. alone. Red Bull Energy Drink’s signature 8.4 fl. oz. contains 80 mg of caffeine, about the same amount as in a home-brewed cup of coffee. For more information, visit energydrink-us.redbull.com.
Coulthard, who gave Red Bull Racing its first-ever podium finish, will fire up the roaring power of the RB7 engine between 3rd and 7th Streets as he delivers the sights and sounds of F1 to current and future race fans of the DMV on Saturday, April 20 from 4-6 p.m. ET.
The Red Bull Showrun is free and open to the public and will feature a fan zone. Additional fan activities and events will be announced in the coming weeks.
The Red Bull Showrun in DC is proudly supported by Honda, Oracle, and Pirelli.
While the reigning Constructors’ Champions Oracle Red Bull Racing’s season is about to get underway, the Red Bull Showrun DC will come only two weeks ahead of the year’s first U.S. F1 race in Miami where last year Max Verstappen had a memorable comeback win on his way to a record-breaking season.
In addition to Coulthard ripping up and down the temporary track, world-class performances by street freestyle motorcyclist Aaron Colton and rally car champion and former F1 driver Scott Speed will entertain the crowd of spectators who are invited to get an up close and personal look of the action along the five-block stretch of Pennsylvania Avenue.
About Red Bull
Red Bull® Energy Drink is available in over 172 countries worldwide and more than 9.8 billion cans of Red Bull were consumed last year, more than 3 billion of those in the U.S. alone. Red Bull Energy Drink’s signature 8.4 fl. oz. contains 80 mg of caffeine, about the same amount as in a home-brewed cup of coffee. For more information, visit energydrink-us.redbull.com.
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By: FIA Formula E
April 11, 2024
April 11, 2024
Misano, Italy – Formula E heads past the one third mark of Season 10 with a first trip to Italy's Adriatic Coast and the Misano World Circuit for the Misano E-Prix – a round 6 & 7 double-header on April 13-14., with the direction of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship title up in the air.
All eyes will be on the adapted Misano World Circuit to deliver even more exciting racing to Formula E fans in the grandstands and around the world.
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For Mahindra Racing’s Edoardo Mortara, this race holds special significance: The Italian-Swiss-French driver will be eager to perform well in front of a home crowd, especially after his promising performance in Tokyo.
Eyes will also be on Mitch Evans, arguably the most successful Formula E driver in Italy, with an impressive four wins in Rome. Alongside his current teammate Nick Cassidy, Evans secured a 1-2 finish for the Jaguar powertrain last year in Italy at the Rome E-Prix, and so will no doubt be feeling the pressure of maintaining their “ones to beat” track record.
Max Günther will arrive at Misano fresh off his most recent victory, aiming to capitalise on his momentum and thrill fans with another stellar performance for Maserati MSG Racing on their home Italian soil. Meanwhile, Oliver Rowland enters the race weekend looking to extend his impressive streak of podium finishes, seeking a fourth consecutive top-three finish. With his consistent form, Rowland is a force to be reckoned with heading into the Misano World Circuit.
With the title race wide open, Pascal Wehrlein will also be pushing the limits to sustain his momentum and secure a more comfortable lead in the standings.
The 2024 Misano E-Prix starts at 15:00 local time on both Saturday and Sunday, 13 and14 April.
STILL TOO SOON TO CALL: THE STORY OF SEASON 10
In Formula E’s milestone 10th year, fans have already witnessed a flurry of excitement and unpredictability. Pascal Wehrlein dominated in Mexico City, securing TAG Heuer Porsche’s sixth victory. Reigning World Champion, Jake Dennis, secured a masterful win in Diriyah for Andretti Formula E Team, while Jaguar TCS Racing’s Nick Cassidy made a stunning Saudi Arabian debut for his new team with a victory in the second part of the double-header. Sam Bird broke his winless streak in São Paulo by clinching NEOM McLaren’s first-ever Formula E race win, and Max Günther triumphed on the streets of Tokyo. With five different winners from five teams in five races, the title fight is still up in the air.
As the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship gears up for its sixth and seventh rounds, the current driver standings are as follows: Round 1 winner Pascal Wehrlein of TAG Heuer Porsche leads the pack with an impressive streak of 16 consecutive races with points. Close behind is Nick Cassidy from Jaguar TCS Racing and Oliver Rowland of Nissan Formula E Team after his consistent podium finishes.
Reigning World Champion, Jake Dennis, from Andretti Formula E Team follows closely in fourth place, with Max Günther of Maserati MSG Racing rounding out the top five.
Behind the front-runners, eight different teams are currently featured in the Driver’s Championship top 10.
SCHEDULE: WHERE, WHEN AND HOW TO WATCH OR STREAM THE 2024 MISANO E-PRIX
Live Canadian coverage on TSN and TVA Sports
Saturday, April 13
Qualifying – 4 am ET
Misano E-Prix Round 6 – 8 am ET
Sunday, April 14
Qualifying – 4 am ET
Misano E-Prix Round 7 – 8 am ET
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By: FIA Formula E
February 9, 2024
February 9, 2024
Round 4 of ABB FIA Formula E World Championship airs Sat, Mar 16 from Sao Paulo, Brazil on TSN and TVA Sports
London, United Kingdom – Formula E has today announced the NXT Gen Cup, the world's first 100% electric junior touring car series with both male and female drivers, as a support series to help develop the next generation of young talent in key motorsport markets.
The NXT Gen Cup will feature at all four European race events of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship’s Season 10 including Misano, Monaco, Berlin and its season finale in London.
It is planning for its strongest calendar to date with six European races in total, with the start of its driver line-up, many of whom are aged under 17 years old, to be announced from next week.
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship introduces the NXT Gen Cup as a dedicated support series giving young male and female talent the opportunity to compete on the same circuits as Formula E’s 22 world-class drivers. It also benefits Formula E’s mission of showcasing new formats of sustainable electric racing in iconic locations around the world while giving fans additional on-track action as part of the race-day spectacle.
Subject to final FIA approval, the NXT Gen Cup’s inaugural appearance in the Formula E paddock will kick off in Misano, Italy, on the 13th and 14th April marking the start of the World Championship’s European tour and the first time it has raced at the World Circuit.
Alberto Longo, Co-Founder and Chief Championship Officer of Formula E, said:
“We are delighted to welcome the NXT Gen Cup after their hugely successful debut last year. The addition of an all-electric junior category to the European part of our calendar will further contribute to the essential nurturing of young talent, a key part to our sport and give them the opportunity to race on the same stage as our world-class drivers and teams.”
Fredrik Lestrup, series founder of NXT Gen Cup, said:
"For NXT Gen Cup to go from an idea on paper less than two years ago to racing together with the ABB FIA Formula E and DTM this year is mind-boggling and an inspiring proof on the hard work by everyone involved.
“We have together with Formula E and DTM created a spectacular calendar which will provide our junior drivers with a robust foundation to start their racing careers and show their talents to some of the best teams and partners in the world. I want to extend a huge thanks to everyone who has made this possible and we are thoroughly motivated to start our most exciting season so far!”
The Swedish-born series will feature two 20-minute practice sessions (except Monaco with just FP1), a 20-minute qualifying session and a 20-minute race, also bolstering Formula E’s commitment to growing sustainable motorsport and EV technology.
The NXT Gen Cup is a fully electric racing series for 20 young drivers aged 15-25 taking their first steps into racing, with the aim to educate them and develop their talents in order to build a successful racing career.
The single-make series runs an all-electric car developed and built by Lestrup Racing Team, the LRT NXT1 - a 1150kg machine based on an electric MINI Cooper SE road car. The front-wheel drive, 180bhp race car boasts an extra 60bhp when push-to-pass features are active, with a 30kWh battery and 800 V system. Features also include regen when braking, adjustable Ӧhlins shock absorbers and Hankook Semi-slick all-weather tyres. 20 race cars have been built for the series, giving all drivers equal equipment. All charging operations are handled together with NXT Gen Cup’s Official charging partners ABB E-Mobility.
2024 NXT Gen Cup Calendar*
13-14 April - Misano - Italy – ABB FIA Formula E World Championship
27 April - Monaco - ABB FIA Formula E World Championship
11-12 May - Berlin - Germany - ABB FIA Formula E World Championship
05–07 July - Norisring - Germany - DTM
20-21 July - London - Great Britain - ABB FIA Formula E World Championship
18-20 October - Hockenheim - Germany - DTM
For more information on the NXT Gen Cup, visit https://www.nxtgencup.com/
About Formula E and the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship
As the world’s first all-electric FIA World Championship and the only sport certified net zero carbon since inception, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship brings dramatic racing to the heart of some of the world’s most iconic cities providing an elite motorsport platform for the world’s leading automotive manufacturers to accelerate electric vehicle innovation.
The Formula E network of teams, manufacturers, partners, broadcasters, and host cities are united by a passion for the sport and belief in its potential to accelerate sustainable human progress and create a better future for people and planet. www.FIAFormulaE.com
About ABB
ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. The company’s solutions connect engineering know-how and software to optimize how things are manufactured, moved, powered and operated. Building on more than 130 years of excellence, ABB’s ~105,000 employees are committed to driving innovations that accelerate industrial transformation. www.abb.com
About NXT GEN CUP
The NXT Gen Cup is the world’s first 100% electric junior touring car cup where young female and male drivers race the LRT NXT1, a fully electric race car based on the MINI Cooper SE road car - engineered and built by Lestrup Racing Team. The series races together with Formula E and DTM and is organised through an “arrive and drive” concept, enabling the junior drivers to focus on driving and creating the foundation for a professional racing career.