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| · 2019 Argon GP: MotoGP Practice Results - Too hot to handle: Marquez masters MotorLand on Day 1 (Sep 20, 2019)
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Formula E To Race Around Iconic National Monument In Indonesian Capital Of Jakarta In Season Six
- ABB FIA Formula E Championship set to race around National Monument in Indonesian capital of Jakarta on June 6
- Jakarta to host Formula E for first time and joins Seoul and London as another exciting new venue for fans to look forward to on spectacular season six schedule
- Indonesia an important market to reach new fans and inspire future generations to embrace clean energy and tackle devastating effects of air pollution
Formula E is set to race in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta for the first time this coming season, adding to the long list of iconic cities featured on the 2019/20 ABB FIA Formula E Championship calendar.
Jakarta joins Seoul and London as another exciting new venue for fans to look forward to in season six, with the race in Indonesia scheduled to take place on June 6.
A full grid of 24 cars and the most competitive line-up in motorsport, including new manufacturers Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, will navigate their way around the National Monument in Merdeka Square in the centre of the city - subject to circuit homologation and approval of the FIA World Motor Sport Council.
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Jamie Reigle Appointed To Lead The Charge As New Chief Executive Officer Of Formula E
Jamie Reigle has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Formula E with immediate effect, bringing a wealth of experience building and developing global sports properties to accelerate the ABB FIA Formula E Championship’s ambitious growth plan.
With a proven track record in executive roles, growing the Manchester United brand in new territories and most recently driving business operations with the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL, Reigle will now lead the charge at Formula E and propel the business forward in his new leadership role.
Following the end of season five, the most successful to date for the ABB FIA Formula E Championship, and ahead of the much-anticipated start of season six, the Canadian comes to Formula E from his previous position as Executive Vice-President of Business Operations at the Los Angeles Rams.
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Record Audience Figures And Revenue As Formula E Remains Sport Of Choice For Young Fans
- ABB FIA Formula E Championship racing ahead with revenues exceeding €200m and increasing more than 50 per cent on last season
- Cumulative TV audience of over 411m - rising 24 per cent year-on-year - and surpassing 400,000 spectators through the turnstiles
- Exciting races and EV tech continuing to capture a young demographic with 72 per cent of Formula E fans on social media aged under 35
- Formula E inspiring future generations to embrace clean energy and in turn bringing fans one step closer to driving an electric car
The ABB FIA Formula E Championship has further accelerated its audience growth across the board in season five and still remains the sport of choice for young fans, with 72 per cent of followers on social channels under the age of 35.
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Frijns Finishes First In New York With Vergne Securing Second Successive Abb FIA Formula E Championship Crown
- Jean-Eric Vergne drives to a points-placed finish to defend his crown and become the first double Formula E champion
- DS TECHEETAH duo outscore the opposition to topple Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler and take home the teams’ title
- Robin Frijns fights forwards from the front row and seals a second win of the season in New York City
2019 NEW YORK CITY E-PRIX (RD 13)
RACE RE-CAP
Robin Frijns rounded out the season in style with victory in New York for Envision Virgin Racing, as Jean-Eric Vergne pulled his way up into the points to clinch the ABB FIA Formula E Championship.
Vergne drove a clean and clever race, staying out of trouble and advancing up the order to seventh place and securing a second successive title. The DS TECHEETAH driver did enough to defend his crown and become the first back-to-back champion in Formula E history.
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Buemi Back To Winning Ways As Vergne Crashes To Take Title To The Wire In New York
- Sebastien Buemi bags maiden victory for Nissan e.dams with first Formula E win in over two years
- Four drivers still in championship contention as Jean-Eric Vergne collides with Felipe Massa on final lap
- Mitch Evans and Lucas di Grassi both fight through the field to keep title hopes alive in New York
2019 NEW YORK CITY E-PRIX (RD 12)
RACE RE-CAP
Sebastien Buemi returned to winning ways in New York for Nissan e.dams and boosted his championship chances with a first Formula E win in over two years.
Without a win since Berlin in season three, Buemi ended the barren spell to bag a maiden victory for the Nissan e.dams outfit in the ABB FIA Formula E Championship.
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2019 Formula E: Victory For Vergne In Bern
- Jean-Eric Vergne clings on to victory with valiant drive ahead of fast-charging Mitch Evans
- Reigning champion races away at the top of the standings and extends lead to 32-points over Lucas di Grassi
- DS TECHEETAH driver delivers in Bern to become first winner of the voestalpine European races
2019 JULIUS BAER SWISS E-PRIX (RD 11)
RACE RE-CAP
Jean-Eric Vergne held off the advances of Mitch Evans and weathered a late rain shower to win in Bern and extend his lead at the top of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship standings to 32-points over Lucas di Grassi.
The DS TECHEETAH driver led from lights-to-flag, picking-up three points for Julius Baer pole position in the process and pulling away from his nearest rivals in the championship chase - building a buffer before heading to the season finale in New York.
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London And Seoul Star As New Additions On Season Six Calendar Of Abb FIA Formula E Championship
Formula E has today published the schedule for season six of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship, featuring new venues in the centre of Seoul and London as part of the longest and most comprehensive calendar to date.
The 2019/20 calendar was ratified following the FIA World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) meeting in Paris, comprising of 14 races in 12 cities and covering four continents. The busiest season yet of electric racing will get underway with a double-header in Ad Diriyah in November, stopping off in the iconic city of Seoul for the first time in May and once again coming to a close in the UK capital, using a unique indoor/outdoor track at ExCeL London in July.
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2019 Formula E: Frijns Takes First Win In Formula E After Frantic Race In French Capital
- Frijns finishes first on streets of Paris to continue run of eight consecutive different race winners
- Fastest lap for flying Dutchman moves Frijns one point clear of Lotterer in ABB FIA Formula E Championship standings
- Lotterer leads voestalpine European races after two successive podium places in Rome and Paris
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2019 Formula E: Evans Eclipses Lotterer To Reign In Rome
- Evans battles passed Lotterer to clinch maiden Formula E win for Panasonic Jaguar Racing
- New Zealand driver takes the lead of the voestalpine European races with victory in Rome
- Jerome D’Ambrosio returns to the top of ABB FIA Formula E Championship standings
2019 GEOX ROME E-PRIX (RD 7)
RACE RE-CAP
Mitch Evans clawed his way passed Andre Lotterer in a hard-fought duel on the streets of Rome to earn his first victory in the ABB FIA Formula E Championship and a maiden win for Panasonic Jaguar Racing.
Evans stalked the back of Lotterer’s car in the opening phase of the race, with the DS TECHEETAH driver unable to pull a gap. With both teams and drivers evenly-matched on pace, it became a tactical battle about when to deploy ATTACK MODE.
It was Evans who blinked first - activating ATTACK MODE just after the halfway mark. Despite losing some time moving off the racing line, Evans stayed ahead of Stoffel Vandoorne in third and quickly roped Lotterer back in.
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2019 Formula E: Mortara Takes First Formula E Victory In Hong Kong After Bird Penalty
2019 HKT HONG KONG E-PRIX (RD 5)
RACE RE-CAP
Edoardo Mortara inherited his first-ever Formula E victory in Hong Kong after Sam Bird was handed a time penalty for causing a collision with Andre Lotterer on the penultimate lap.
Bird and Lotterer were locked in a race-long duel, with seconds separating the pair throughout the duration of the entire E-Prix. As the clock counted down, Bird made a lunge for the lead into Turn 2 and made contact with the rear of Lotterer.
Despite the hit from behind Lotterer held position and managed to keep Bird at bay, but Lotterer soon started to slow after suffering a puncture from the earlier contact - leaving him limping home and eventually coming to a stop out on track.
This allowed Bird to swoop in front and take the chequered flag. However, Bird was later denied his second victory of the season after being issued with a five-second penalty - dropping him to sixth position.
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Abb FIA Formula E Championship To Bring Racing Back To The UK In London For Season Six
Formula E is set to bring electric racing back to the UK, with a unique track winding its way through the Royal Docks and ExCeL London in summer 2020 - for season six of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship.
British fans of Formula E and Londoners will once again be able to witness racing on the streets of the capital, as the fully-electric cars tackle the 2.4km clockwise circuit and line-up on the starting grid located inside ExCeL.
Consisting of 23 corners, the track layout will see the drivers running along the waterfront for the season finale double-header - the final two rounds of the voestalpine European races on July 25 & 26, 2020 - subject to circuit homologation and approval of the FIA World Motor Sport Council.
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Di Grassi Snatches Win From Wehrlein With Frantic Finish In Mexico City
2019 CBMM NIOBIUM MEXICO CITY E-PRIX (RD 4) RACE RE-CAP
Lucas di Grassi stole victory from under the nose of Pascal Wehrlein in a sensational sprint to the finish line on the final lap in Mexico City.
Wehrlein, who led the entirety of the E-Prix and was on course for his first-ever victory in Formula E, ran out of energy exiting the final corner and started to slow only metres from the chequered flag.
With a gaggle of cars in hot pursuit, this opened the door for di Grassi to snatch the win away from Wehrlein in front of a sell-out crowd of magnificent Mexican fans.
Leading away from Julius Baer pole position, Wehrlein held station ahead of Oliver Rowland in the opening phase of the race - with the Nissan e.dams driver making up two places with an audacious attempt up the inside of di Grassi and Felipe Massa into Turn 1.
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Bird Holds Off Wehrlein To Win Santiago Scorcher
2019 ANTOFAGASTA MINERALS SANTIAGO E-PRIX (RD 3)
RACE RE-CAP
Sam Bird handled the heat under pressure from Pascal Wehrlein to win his first race of the season in the sweltering Santiago sunshine.
With Wehrlein hot on his heels in the closing stages of the warmest Formula E race on record, Bird held his nerve with a peerless performance around the perimeter roads of Parque O’Higgins in the centre of the Chilean capital.
Bird had to keep a close eye on his mirrors with both drivers on alternative ATTACK MODE strategies. Without any activations left, Bird found himself vulnerable from behind - as Wehrlein saved his final burst of energy in a bid to vault ahead with only minutes to spare.
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Bern Completes List Of Cities On ABB FIA Formula E Championship Calendar For Season Five
The ABB FIA Formula E Championship is bringing fully-electric racing to Bern next season for the Julius Baer Swiss E-Prix - scheduled to take place on June 22.
The Swiss capital fills the last remaining spot on the season five calendar, after it was announced earlier this week that the electric street racing series is returning to Santiago in January. The schedule for the eagerly-awaited new season of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship was published following the conclusion of the FIA World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) meeting in Paris today.
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BMW iFE.18 and BMW i Andretti Motorsport team launched in Munich
Munich. The stage is set for the car and the team with which BMW will contest the ABB FIA Formula E Championship as of Season 5. On Friday, BMW i Motorsport presented the new BMW iFE.18 and the new BMW i Andretti Motorsport team at BMW Welt’s double cone in Munich (GER). The all-electric racing car impresses with a fascinating design, whereas the showpiece of the BMW iFE.18 – the innovative drivetrain – is hidden deep inside. The drivetrain was developed using the expertise of the same engineers that designed that of the BMW i3. BMW i and BMW Motorsport are working on the Formula E project in tandem, thereby facilitating a technology transfer between series development and motorsport unprecedented in this form. The two BMW iFE.18 cars, which will be in action for BMW i Andretti Motorsport in the Formula E races around the world as of December, will have the BMW works drivers António Félix da Costa (POR) and Alexander Sims (GBR) at the wheel.
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· Formula E To Race Around Iconic National Monument In Indonesian Capital Of Jakarta In Season Six
(Sep 20, 2019)
· Jamie Reigle Appointed To Lead The Charge As New Chief Executive Officer Of Formula E
(Sep 19, 2019)
· Record Audience Figures And Revenue As Formula E Remains Sport Of Choice For Young Fans
(Sep 13, 2019)
· Frijns Finishes First In New York With Vergne Securing Second Successive Abb FIA Formula E Championship Crown
(Jul 16, 2019)
· Buemi Back To Winning Ways As Vergne Crashes To Take Title To The Wire In New York
(Jul 14, 2019)
· 2019 Formula E: Victory For Vergne In Bern
(Jun 22, 2019)
· London And Seoul Star As New Additions On Season Six Calendar Of Abb FIA Formula E Championship
(Jun 15, 2019)
· 2019 Formula E: Frijns Takes First Win In Formula E After Frantic Race In French Capital
(Apr 27, 2019)
· 2019 Formula E: Evans Eclipses Lotterer To Reign In Rome
(Apr 13, 2019)
· 2019 Formula E: Mortara Takes First Formula E Victory In Hong Kong After Bird Penalty
(Mar 11, 2019)
· Abb FIA Formula E Championship To Bring Racing Back To The UK In London For Season Six
(Mar 06, 2019)
· Di Grassi Snatches Win From Wehrlein With Frantic Finish In Mexico City
(Feb 17, 2019)
· Bird Holds Off Wehrlein To Win Santiago Scorcher
(Jan 27, 2019)
· Bern Completes List Of Cities On ABB FIA Formula E Championship Calendar For Season Five
(Oct 12, 2018)
· BMW iFE.18 and BMW i Andretti Motorsport team launched in Munich
(Sep 14, 2018)
· UK Software Engineer Named As First Modis Formula E Innovation Manager
(Aug 14, 2018)
· Formula E Links Up With Best Young Minds In Art And Design To Create New Trophies
(Aug 13, 2018)
· Champion Vergne Closes Season In Style With Audi Securing Team Title In New York
(Jul 16, 2018)
· Di Grassi Takes Victory In New York As Vergne Clinches Abb FIA Formula E Championship
(Jul 16, 2018)
· Race Report: New York City E-Prix Race 2
(Jul 16, 2018)
· Four years of electrifying Formula E racing celebrated with Williams Advanced Engineering
(Jul 13, 2018)
· Formula E Set To Race in Sanya In Season Five
(Jul 05, 2018)
· 2018 Formula E: Di Grassi Claims First Win Of Season On Streets Of Zurich
(Jun 11, 2018)
· Formula E And Virtually Live To Launch New Ghost Racing Game Allowing Fans To Compete Against Drivers In Real-Time
(Jun 09, 2018)
· Formula E And FIA Release Schedule And Details Relating To Season Five
(Jun 07, 2018)
· Formula E And Modis Launch Search For Bright Innovator As Part Of Life-Changing Internship
(May 20, 2018)
· Hwa AG Set To Join Formula E As Customer Team In Season Five
(May 11, 2018)
· Vergne Victorious On Home Soil With Win On Streets Of Paris
(Apr 28, 2018)
· Rosberg To Make First Public Demonstration Of Gen2 Car In Berlin And Joins Formula E As A Long-Term Investor
(Apr 13, 2018)
· Formula E Back In The Big Apple On Streets Of Manhattan To Open New York Auto Show
(Apr 02, 2018)
· Mercedes Eq To Partner With Formula E For Select Races Across Europe
(Apr 02, 2018)
· Vergne Edges Out Di Grassi In Nail-Biting Finish In Punta
(Mar 18, 2018)
· Abt And Audi Secure First Formula E Win In Mexico
(Mar 04, 2018)
· Audi and Formula E: chasing seconds in the simulator
(Jan 04, 2018)
· Mathias Soler-Obel Announces His Plans To Race In The USF2000 In 2018
(Dec 20, 2017)
· Colton Herta To Test With MS&AD Andretti In Formula E Rookie Test
(Dec 18, 2017)
· Renault will exit Formula E at the end of Season 4
(Oct 25, 2017)
· Formula E Brings Racing Return To Switzerland
(Sep 21, 2017)
· Vergne Victorious, Di Grassi Crowned Champion
(Jul 31, 2017)
· 2017 Formula E: Di Grassi Win Sets Up Thrilling Finale
(Jul 30, 2017)
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