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FORMULA E MOVES GLOBAL LOGISTICS AND DEVELOPMENT HUB TO VALENCIA’S CIRCUIT RICARDO TORMO
FORMULA E ANNOUNCES NXT GEN CUP AS SUPPORT SERIES FOR NEXT GENERATION OF DRIVERS
CASSIDY ON TOP IN DIRIYAH SEQUEL
STARS OUT FOR FORMULA E NIGHT RACE IN THE DESERT
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DENNIS DAZZLES IN THE DESERT – 2024 DIRIYAH E-PRIX – RACE REPORT
Formula E world champion Jake Dennis (Andretti Formula E Team) won the opening race of the Diriyah E-Prix double-header, overcoming the disappointment of ninth place in Mexico with a commanding victory by the second-largest winning margin in Formula E history. Dennis started in third on the grid but expertly dealt with the slippery track conditions and two of his most experienced rivals starting ahead of him in a defiant display of his world champion credentials. Dennis finished 13.289 seconds ahead of Formula E’s only double champion, Jean-Éric Vergne (DS PENSKE), a rare accomplishment in Formula E where most podium places are often within a single second. Starting from Julius Bär Pole Position, Vergne maintained an early lead but a slip gave Dennis the edge and Vergne was unable to pressure Dennis who pulled away, with Vergne ultimately earning second place. Three turns from the chequered flag on the final lap, a bid for second place by Mitch Evans (Jaguar TCS Racing) saw the Kiwi overstep on a risky manoeuvre. That let two cars past and left a disconsolate Evans in fifth place after holding a strong position in the top three for the majority of the race. It was a more positive day for Jaguar TCS Racing’s off-season signing, Nick Cassidy, who executed an innovative race strategy with late ATTACK MODE activations that propelled him from seventh on the grid to finish on the podium in third, gaining from his teammate’s mistake. Sam Bird (NEOM McLaren Formula E Team) once again showed his affinity for the Diriyah Street Circuit, climbing five places from ninth to fourth and earning the ABB Driver of Progress award for the most-places gained in the race. Norman Nato and Maximilian Günther also put in solid performances, finishing sixth and seventh respectively, while Pascal Wehrlein, the winner in the first race of the season in Mexico City, retained his lead in the drivers' world championship by a thin margin after finishing eighth. Earlier on, Oscar-winning actor Adrien Brody experienced driving the Formula E GEN3 race car for two high-speed laps of the track. He also tried out the Porsche Taycan safety car. He was joined by his partner, fashion designer Georgina Chapman, to watch the race. JAKE DENNIS, No. 1, Andretti Formula E Team, said: “I can only honestly thank these guys out here so much, you know, we've had a difficult start to the season, but we turned it around and came back. I got my biggest win in Formula E tonight. The last eight, nine laps I could really give everything and create that 13 second lead. These days don't come around very often. I got to show these guys tonight and we’ll try and do it again tomorrow. “There was a little bit of debate between me and the team about when we should take it [ATTACK MODE] but ultimately, we got it right. That was the main thing, it's obviously so difficult to overtake here. We saw Mitch Evans trying to pull a do or die move, and thankfully that didn’t work out and allowed me to get away. “I have to say the enjoyment of racing here in Saudi under the lights and just enjoying every lap. It was so much fun. The track really started to grip up at the end and we could actually push the cars. It was a pretty phenomenal performance.” JEAN-ÉRIC VERGNE, No. 25, DS PENSKE, said: “Usually starting on pole you want to win the race, any other place is a disappointment but I’m very happy today. The pace we set - it’s been flying doing the race, it’s the best I could have done today, we made a huge step forward compared to last year, I’m very happy that the work is paying off. We’re catching up, we’re not there, but we’re gonna be there. And in some races, I hope we’ll have everything to beat them. Right now, I’m very happy to get some points and improve things. We’ll fight for more wins later on.” NICK CASSIDY, No. 37, Jaguar TCS Racing, said: “Hello to everyone in Saudi Arabia – this is really cool, it’s amazing to see an event like this in Formula E. I was really lucky, I had a really fast car today and my team were amazing. I made a bit of a wrong choice at qualifying, but the team’s support in the race and in qualifying was really mega. So, this one's for them. “Although we were having radio issues during the race, their comms to me was super clear, they did a great job.” The second race in the Diriyah E-Prix double-header is tomorrow, (Saturday, 27 January), Round 3 in Season 10 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
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FLYING START FOR FORMULA E ON TV AND SOCIAL MEDIA
Formula E achieved record-breaking TV audiences and social media engagements for the season-opening Mexico race on Saturday 13 January, which featured the fastest man on the planet, Usain Bolt, speed-testing the revolutionary Formula E GENBETA car in the race coverage. The next two rounds in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship take place this Friday and Saturday in Saudi Arabia. The global live overnight race audience in key markets grew by 57% for the 2024 Hankook Mexico City E-Prix, the first race of Season 10, compared to the corresponding opening race of last season, also in Mexico. The biggest growth in TV audiences came in the US and UK. An all-time high for the US market of 3.4m viewers watched the as-live full race broadcast by long-standing partner CBS on its main network channel*, beating the previous high on the same channel for the New York City E-Prix in 2021. New partner Roku, America’s #1 TV streaming platform** and the streaming home of Formula E in the US, featured the race prominently on its Home Screen and Sports Zone, and created a dedicated Formula E Zone to immerse audiences in all things Formula E. The experience featured a variety of programming including the live race, highlights and previews, series such as Formula E Unplugged, and a new post-race program Recharge, which streams exclusively on The Roku Channel. In the UK, TV audiences saw a 29% increase on the Mexico race last season as viewers tuned in to the first race broadcast by new TV partner, TNT Sports, with coverage led by new Formula E presenter, Jermaine Jenas. China, Canada, Brazil and Mexico all attracted significant audience increases for the opening race of the season. Formula E’s official social media channels were also breaking records, with more social impressions during the Mexico City race weekend than in any other race weekend in Formula E history. Social impressions jumped 205% year on year, while the website – which features rich content introducing new fans to the sport with explainers and driver profiles – also saw its busiest day since launch. An Instagram Reel became the championship’s most-viewed social content of all time, with more than 25m views so far. Posted in the Mexico City race week, it features TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E team driver, António Félix da Costa, promoting the new Formula E Unplugged docu-series. Usain Bolt’s driving experience in Formula E’s GENBETA race car, which saw the world’s fastest man try out the 0-60mph acceleration speed of the world-record breaking vehicle, generated global media coverage. Bolt managed 0-60mph in 2.89 seconds in the 400kW ‘unlocked’ GEN3 race car – but has demanded a return to beat his time. The double-header Diriyah E-Prix takes place this Friday, 26 January and Saturday, 27 January. TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team driver, Pascal Wehrlein, leads the title race after triumphing in Mexico. The only night races on the 16-race Formula E calendar for Season 10, both races begin at 8pm local time / 5pm GMT. ### *tune-in for minimum 1min **Roku is the #1 TV Streaming Platform in the US (based on hours streamed, Hypothesis Group, December 2023)
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PORSCHE’S PASCAL WEHRLEIN TARGETING DIRIYAH DOUBLE REPEAT- HOW TO WATCH THE 2024 DIRIYAH E-PRIX
Pascal Wehrlein (TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team) heads to Saudi Arabia this weekend aiming to repeat his Diriyah double-header dominance of last season and extend his early lead at the top of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship standings. Wehrlein triumphed in the first race of the season in Mexico City (Saturday, 13 January), converting Julius Bär Pole Position into his fifth win in Formula E and going one better than last season’s second place to Jake Dennis (Andretti Formula E team) who went on to become Formula E world champion. Reigning champion Dennis goes into the Diriyah double-header (Friday, 26 January and Saturday, 27 January) targeting an all-round upgrade on his season-opening performance in Mexico. An uncharacteristic error in qualifying forced a start from the back half of the grid in 14th, though the battling Brit showed his fighting spirit to finish in ninth. Second to Wehrlein in both Diriyah races last year, Dennis will be aiming to go one better to ignite his title defence which is under pressure from multiple drivers, reaffirming Formula E’s reputation as the most competitive motorsport. Wehrlein leads the drivers' world championship from Sébastien Buemi (Envision Racing) in second and Nick Cassidy (Jaguar TCS Racing) in third while Maximilian Günther will be aiming to put Maserati MSG Racing in title contention in fourth position. Mitch Evans (Jaguar TCS Racing) is in fifth. Pascal Wehrlein, TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team, said: “I definitely had a good feeling already during testing and at the end of last season, it was clear that we have made some steps forward. Mexico is somehow always a special track for us, that's why I'm a bit cautious. But hopefully we can confirm that performance in qualifying and on other tracks.” Wehrlein is on form and full of confidence, and heads to Saudi Arabia as the favourite after sealing the win-double in Diriyah last season. While he didn't appear to have the one-lap pace and qualified down the order for both races last season, that didn't matter come race time. The German was quick all weekend, producing two calculated drives to the front with an unmatched energy management strategy. The 29-year-old became only the fifth driver in Formula E history to win both legs of a double-header. Elsewhere on the grid, NEOM McLaren Formula E Team new signing Sam Bird is among the most successful in Diriyah. He has two wins to his name, as does Season 7 world champion Nyck de Vries (Mahindra Racing). Bird's teammate Jake Hughes set the qualifying pace in the 2023 visit, proving McLaren's package does work around the Saudi street track - what is considered a 'home' event for the NEOM-sponsored team. DICING IN THE DARK: Saudi Arabia hosts the only night races in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship with the circuit lit by energy-efficient LED technology around the circuit plus the illuminated neon halos of the 22 Formula E GEN3 race cars. The LED lighting reduces energy consumption by up to 50 per cent compared to non-LED units and are powered by sustainably-sourced biofuel generators, underlining Formula E’s position as the world-leader for embedding sustainability in elite sport. António Félix da Costa, TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team and Season 6 Formula E champion, said: “With it being a night race, your practice and qualifying happen during the day and then you race at night. Temperatures change, along with the track surface with the sand getting brushed away. Your perceptions also change with the shadows changing. It takes a little bit of adaptation and training to the eye but I love the different variables and it definitely creates a better show for the fans. It’s very cool to race there, and great to watch – especially at night.” ABOUT THE DIRIYAH STREET CIRCUIT: The 2024 Diriyah E-Prix features Rounds 2 and 3 in Season 10 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship The Diriyah Street Circuit, just outside of the Saudi capital, Riyadh, is a true street circuit, snaking the historic city walls at the UNESCO World Heritage site. The bumpy bobsleigh run of the Driiyah track is a favourite of the drivers and one of the most demanding circuits on the calendar for balancing energy management and outright pace, though drivers have never found overtaking a problem. SOCIAL IMPACT IN DIRIYAH Formula E’s positive impact on sustainability extends beyond the track. Also taking place in Diriyah before the race is the Zero Summit powered by Change.Accelerated.Live bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts in sustainable energy and climate action to accelerate the transition to achieve net zero emissions. The FIA Girls on Track programme will give 120 girls from Diriyah an introduction to careers in motorsport, with educational talk at Alfaisal University for more than 50 young women in Riyadh. ENTERTAINMENT ON TRACK: One Republic and The Backstreet Boys will perform post-race concerts alongside the queen of Arab pop, Nancy Ajram and local talent and Cairokee with DJ sets by Alesso and AfroJack. The Allianz Fan Village features the Gaming Arena including racing and G-Force simulators, with more family-friendly entertainment. SCHEDULE: WHERE, WHEN AND HOW TO WATCH OR STREAM THE 2024 DIRIYAH E-PRIX: The first action gets underway on Thursday 25 January with Free Practice 1 at 17:55 Arabia Standard Time (AST), 14:55 GMT. Then it's on to race day on Friday, 26 January as Free Practice 2 kicks off the day at 12:55 AST / 09:55 GMT while qualifying follows at 15:20 AST / 12:20 GMT with the Round 2 race at 20:00 AST / 17:00 GMT. Free Practice 3 follows on Saturday morning at 12:55 AST / 09:55 GMT with qualifying ahead of Round 3 set to get underway at 15:20 AST / 12:20 GMT. Round 3 follows at 20:00 AST /17:00 GMT on Saturday, 27 January. Keep across Live Timing – which includes a real-time interactive track map and the ability to follow your favourite driver during every session of every E-Prix – plus highlights, detailed session reports, exclusive interviews, all the standings and results as well as data, insight and reaction from trackside. WHERE TO WATCH: MENA PAN-REGIONAL: Fans will be able to catch all the race action on the Shahid digital platform with Linear Arabic Language coverage across SSC2. MBC Action will cover all qualifying and race action in English Language. APAC AUSTRALIA: Stan Sports will present live coverage of all sessions from both races on the Stan Sports platform. 9GO will wrap up the weekend with highlights for fans in Australia. INDONESIA: Fans can catch both races live on iNews, with dedicated coverage of the weekend across MNC platforms including SPORTSTARS and MNC Vision + INDIA: Both races will be live on Sony Sport Ten 1, with quali and race across both days carried on SonyLIV. JAPAN: Viewers will be able to catch all the action from both qualifying and race sessions on J-Sports 3, with BS Fuji providing dedicated highlights coverage. NEW ZEALAND: Viewers in New Zealand will be able to catch both races, live on Sky Sports 5. SE ASIA: Eclat will be providing live coverage of both races on SpoTV, whilst also simulcasting across their digital platform SpoTV NOW. EUROPE: FRANCE: Viewers in France will be able to catch both races on L’Equipe Live and Eurosport1 while Eurosport Player will be showing all sessions live. La Chaine L’Equipe will be running delayed linear coverage of Friday’s race in the build-up to the live race on Saturday. GERMANY: A new partnership in Germany will see live coverage of both qualifying and race on DF1, with all sessions from both days available on ServusOn and Servus TV Motorsport Magenta. Eurosport 2 will also cover race action across both days. AUSTRIA: Fans will be able to tune into race action and quali from both days on ServusTV, also simulcast on their digital offering ServusOn. ITALY: Mediaset’s Channel 20 will air both races live, with all sessions available live on SportMediaset.it with added highlights covered on their flagship Italia Uno channel for both races. Eurosport 1 will also cover race and highlights. NETHERLANDS: Both races will be live on Ziggo Sport Motorsport and ZiggoGO. Eurosport will also be providing live coverage across the weekend on linear and digital channels. UK: TNT Sports will continue the season as the home of Formula E in the UK with extensive coverage across their channels. Friday’s race and quali will be shown on TNT Sports 1, with Saturday’s quali and race on TNT Sports 3. All sessions available on discovery+ REST OF EUROPE: Across the remainder of Europe (excl. Germany), all sessions will be live across Eurosport’s linear and digital platforms. Eurosport will provide bespoke, live coverage of the opening race on Eurosport 1, whilst all sessions will be live on Eurosport Player. ES Player will also provide a one-stop destination for all Formula E catch-up. AMERICAS CANADA: TVA Sports will cover French Language action across both days. TSN+ will be the place to watch English Language commentary. USA: All live race sessions will be made available with our new partner Roku, with highlights for both races broadcast on CBS Sports Network. MEXICO: Fans in Mexico can watch their home race on Fox Sports 3, Claro Sports and Azteca Deportes. Claro Sports will be providing dedicated coverage of the whole race weekend across Latin America with support from DirecTV in select markets. AFRICA Fans will be able to catch all the live action from qualifying and the race live on SuperSport Motorsport.
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PIF announces launch of new brand refresh
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) today unveiled a multi-year partnership, Electric 360, with Formula E, Extreme E and E1 to support the growth of electric motor sports and their role in advancing the future of electric mobility. The new partnership will draw together initiatives that underscore the power of electric motor sports to drive technological innovation, and revolutionize sustainable transport and future mobility – while leading the way in carbon reduction. PIF today also announced the launch of its new brand revamp, which captures PIF’s heritage and essence and embodies its commitment to progress and growth in driving transformation at a historical scale. The new identity will be used at all PIF partnership events, including E360 events, throughout 2024 and beyond. PIF is ranked by Global SWF as one of the top sovereign wealth funds in the world and number 1 in the Middle East for Sustainability among the top 100 sovereign wealth funds globally. The E360 collaboration is in line with PIF’s broader sponsorship platform, bringing to life the brand’s ambition with a focus on four pillars: inclusivity, sustainability, youth, and technology. The partnership announced today will also promote educational opportunities tied to the cutting-edge engineering of electric motor sports, as well as community, social programs and environmental stewardship. With PIF as the sole principal partner to span all three series, this initiative will directly facilitate and accelerate the delivery of: (1) PIF Electric 360 thought leadership events, bringing together leading industry experts with the brightest minds to drive sustainable mobility change (2) STEM initiatives globally to coincide with each championship series (3) Community apprenticeship programs with industry partners in each championship The partnership will support the mission-driven objectives of all three series by enhancing Formula E's proven race-to-road transfer model and reinforcing its position as the world’s most sustainable sport, enabling Extreme E to forge new frontiers and spearheading E1’s revolutionary drive around marine mobility. This partnership not only benefits each championship in its own right, but also underlines the commitment of all parties to drive technological innovation and sustainable solutions. Alejandro Agag, Founder and Chairman of Formula E, Extreme E and E1 said: “This one-of-a-kind partnership with PIF is a huge milestone for us in our journey to pioneer the most cutting-edge sustainable transport technology. With so many examples of the positive real-world impact of each series, this 360-partnership takes our potential to the next level. PIF will not only play a strategic role in helping us leverage our unique technological platforms, but also foster global collaboration, education and skills development for the next generation worldwide.” Mohamed AlSayyad, Head of Corporate Brand at PIF, said: “At PIF, we believe in the power of partnerships, investing in innovative collaborations as part of our focus on ‘Investing in Better.’ These partnerships will enhance the quality of life for people, provide opportunities for the communities we serve, and help continue our work as a catalyst for transformation. “Together with these championship series, Electric 360 will redefine electric sport and supercharge its growth, delivering tangible impact aligned with our broader business strategy as PIF drives new green technological innovation that will be the cornerstone of future electric mobility.”
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FORMULA E STILL SETTING THE PACE IN GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY RANKINGS
Formula E has maintained its position as global leader for sustainability in sport, topping the Global Sustainability Benchmark in Sport (GSBS) report, the Sustainable Championships Index (SChI™), and the Sustainable Motorsport Index (SMI) once again. GSBS, the independent sustainability rating organisation, named Formula E top in four of the five award categories for sustainable performance from amongst the world’s leading elite sporting organisations, published in its annual report this week. The report included a comprehensive analysis of 55 of the most influential organisations in the sports industry, including: FC Barcelona, Manchester City FC, Real Madrid, the Premier League, Formula 1, NFL, WWE, Chicago Bulls, Boston Celtics, NY Yankees, Los Angeles Lakers, and UFC. The GSBS assessment drew from nearly 500 organisations worldwide invited to participate in the initial assessment – including motorsport, football, tennis, American football, baseball, basketball, ice hockey, handball, and contact sports – representing the highest levels of Corporate, Environmental, Social and Governance (CESG) activity across professional sports. For the full report, visit GSBS Report. Formula E was awarded Best Total Performance 2023 (jointly with Borussia Dortmund) for the second year running and was ranked highest in Best Corporate Performance, Best Social Performance, and Best Governance Performance. Formula E also built on further success in the third edition of the SChI™, being crowned the most sustainable global motorsport for the third consecutive year. The SChI™, an initiative run by Enovation Consulting, supported by University College London, assesses the sustainable performance of 106 motorsport championships. Assessments are carried out against six key markers of sustainability: Certifications, accreditations and awards, environmental criteria, social criteria, engagement and partnerships, and approaches to sustainability. The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship significantly outperformed its competitors, securing four prestigious cups and clinching the leading position in the Index, surpassing the FIA Formula One World Championship. The SMI is presently the only global performance system that measures publicly disclosed sustainability practices against the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and the ESG framework in motorsports. Julia Pallé, Vice President, Sustainability, Formula E said: “We are proud to keep raising the bar in the global standard for sustainability in sport. Sustainability has been at the core of our championship since its inception, and we are determined to build on our commitment and capabilities year after year. “Topping the charts once again reinforces that entertainment and sustainability can coexist without compromise. We urge the sports industry to continue working towards the highest level of sustainable operations and to use their influence to engage fans on the collective mission to combat climate change and social progress in line with the UN Sport 4 Climate action framework.”
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Mouser and Molex Team Up with Vasser Sullivan Lexus Racing for IMSA 2024 Season
Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, proudly announces its continued associate sponsorship of the Vasser Sullivan Lexus racing team for the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Series. Mouser again is partnering with valued manufacturer partner Molex to sponsor the No. 14 Vasser Sullivan Lexus RC F GT3 GTD PRO and the No. 12 Vasser Sullivan Lexus RC F GT3 GTD Class entries for the 2024 IMSA season. The season begins January 19-21 with the Roar Before the Rolex at Daytona International Speedway in Florida, followed by the 2024 Rolex 24 at Daytona, January 27-28. The 2024 season marks the sixth season Lexus and Vasser Sullivan have partnered together. The No. 14 Vasser Sullivan Lexus entry will be piloted by drivers Jack Hawksworth and Ben Barnicoat, while Parker Thompson and Frankie Montecalvo will pilot the No. 12 entry. Kyle Kirkwood and Aaron Telitz join the driver pairs in the No. 14 and 12 cars for select IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship endurance races this season, and will be joined by Mike Conway (No. 14) and Ritomo Miyata (No. 12) at the Rolex 24 at Daytona. "For over a decade now, we've been avid supporters of high-performance motorsports, and we are extremely proud to extend our support of Vasser Sullivan Lexus Racing in the 2024 IMSA series," said Todd McAtee, Senior Vice President, Business Development for Mouser Electronics. "This team is truly outstanding, and together with Molex, Mouser is honored to be part of their first-class racing program." The Vasser Sullivan Lexus Racing team will look to continue the momentum of last year, where they finished the season in first place, winning the GTD Pro Manufacturers Championship with 3,760 points. Drivers Ben Barnicoat and Jack Hawksworth also won the GTD PRO Drivers title and the GTD PRO Team championship. Mouser previously sponsored the Vasser Sullivan IndyCar team, seeing the opportunity as an inventive way to communicate its performance-driven business model and promote the newest technologies. Since then, the Mouser and Molex relationship with Vasser Sullivan has resulted in many successes, winning the Indianapolis 500 in 2013 and producing multiple wins and podiums with Vasser Sullivan IndyCar and now Vasser Sullivan Lexus Racing. For more information on Mouser's sponsorship of the Vasser Sullivan Lexus racing team and to see the schedule for the 2024 season, visit https://www.mouser.com/imsa-racing/
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Carrera unveils “Carrera Hybrid” at CES – The Latest Innovation in Slot Car Racing
At CES 2024, Carrera is unveiling their brand new slot car racing innovation - Carrera Hybrid. Carrera Hybrid offers the perfect combination of gaming and racing fun as the vehicles are not tied to their own lane. They can, however, race freely across the track and switch lanes. AI support enables an extremely realistic driving experience and makes racing more fun than ever! Two “hellishly good” sets will be available from Q4 2024: "Devil Drivers" and "Speedway to Hell." Each set contains two cars in different cool colors. The “Devil Drivers” set contains the fiery red “Red Devil” and the pitch-black “Black Devil," while the "Speedway to Hell" set includes the poison green "Greeno" and the neon yellow "Grello". Also included are four high-speed straights, 10 nerve-wracking bends and a start/end straight. These track segments can be freely combined to make every race exciting and unique. Rechargeable batteries are built into the cars and USB-charging cables are also included so players can start racing right away. The vehicles are controlled with a free smartphone app for iOS and Android. Once in the app, steering is done intuitively by tilting the mobile phone and buttons on the display represent the accelerator and brake. The design of the app is based on the cockpit of real racing cars to offer a realistic and natural driving experience. Both racing sets feature two modes of play - beginner mode offering every racing fan an easy to play introduction to the world of Carrera Hybrid, while the expert mode delivers a real challenge even for experienced racing professionals. Further information can be found at carrera-toys.com
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Mouser Electronics Announces Partnership with DS PENSKE for Formula E Season 10, Kicking off in Mexico City
Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, is gearing up to sponsor the 2024 DS PENSKE Formula E racing team as they begin Season 10 at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez track in Mexico City on January 13. Mouser is sponsoring the team throughout the 2024 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship racing season in collaboration with TTI, Inc. and valued manufacturers Molex and KYOCERA AVX. "Mouser is thrilled to continue our support of the DS PENSKE Formula E team," said Todd McAtee, Senior Vice President, Business Development for Mouser Electronics. "This exciting sport is paving the way for technological advancements in the transportation industry. Racing is all about speed and endurance, and racing partnerships are an innovative way for us to communicate our performance-driven business model." "TTI is pleased to team up again with Mouser to support DS PENSKE and promote this dynamic sport and its focus on sustainable automotive technologies of tomorrow," said Mike Morton, TTI Chief Executive Officer. "We will be cheering on the team and watching with anticipation." "Mouser and Molex have been proud supporters since the inception of Formula E, and we wish the DS PENSKE team a successful season. Looking forward to a winning year ahead," said Fred Bell, Molex Vice President of Global Distribution. "What an outstanding partnership. We're hoping for another exciting season and look forward to collaborating with Mouser and TTI in our support of the DS PENSKE Formula E racing team for 2024," said Alex Schenkel, KYOCERA AVX's Senior Vice President of Global Sales. The DS PENSKE team will be racing the third-generation Formula E DS E-TENSE FE23, which combines high performance with efficiency and stability. The all-electric cars feature a top speed of 280 kph and are 60 kg lighter than previous generations. Mexico City is one of the fastest tracks on the racing calendar, featuring a combination of long and fast straights with a technical infield section through Foro Sol stadium. The team has two past Formula E Champions driving its cars, 2022 World Champion Stoffel Vandoorne and the only two-time Formula E Champion, Jean-Éric Vergne. The Formula E series features cars that are powered solely by electricity and represent a vision for the future of the motorsports industry, serving as a framework for research and development around zero-emission motoring. Racing is all about speed and endurance, and racing partnerships are an innovative way for Mouser to communicate its performance-driven business model and promote the newest technologies from its manufacturer partners. To learn more about the Mouser-backed DS PENSKE Formula E racing team and view the Formula E schedule, visit https://www.mouser.com/formula-e/
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Pre-series Porsche Taycan 26 seconds faster on the Nordschleife than the current version
Porsche development driver Lars Kern has outdone himself at the Nürburgring: driving a pre-series Taycan, he posted a lap time of 7:07.55 minutes on the Nordschleife. This official lap time is a whopping 26 seconds faster than he was on his last record drive, in a Taycan Turbo S Sport sedan equipped with the performance package back in August 2022. Stuttgart/Adenau. “Twenty-six seconds is half an eternity in motorsport. Lars’ lap time of 7:07.55 minutes on the Nordschleife is sensational, putting the Taycan in the same league as electric hypercars,” says head of the model line, Kevin Giek. “And the impressive thing about it is that over several laps, Lars clocked almost exactly the same time.”
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FORMULA E’S UNPLUGGED SERIES IS BACK FOR THE MOST DRAMATIC SEASON EVER
Formula E’s Unplugged series is back – officially bigger and better than ever - taking fans behind the scenes of the most competitive and dramatic season to date in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Series Three of Unplugged goes live from Tuesday, 2 January, giving viewers an authentic and unfiltered account of Season 9. The latest series will feature the incredible title chase that was only decided on the final weekend, with driver rivalries that boiled over on and off the track, taking place against the backdrop of the fastest racing – and most devastating crash – in Formula E history. Unplugged promises to serve up never-seen-before content of the record-breaking season, with more action and insider interviews that will entertain fans and give Formula E rookies an introduction to the personalities and storylines powering the growing popularity of the world’s most competitive motorsport. Britain’s Jake Dennis (Andretti Formula E Team) won the Drivers’ world championship title in London on the final weekend of the season, which was the epic climax of a season-long tussle with rivals Pascal Wehrlein, (TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team), Mitch Evans (Jaguar TCS Racing) and Nick Cassidy, who would end up finishing second but not before powering his former team, Envision Racing, to the Teams’ World Championship title in the final race. Seven different drivers from six different teams won races during the 16-race season which featured races in the centre of iconic world cities including Mexico City, Diriyah, Hyderabad, Cape Town, São Paulo, Berlin, Monaco, Jakarta, Portland, Rome and London. Many of the biggest names in world motorsport appeared on the Formula E grid in Season 9, including Maserati, who returned to single-seater world championship motorsport for the first time in more than 60 years, together with McLaren, Porsche, Jaguar, Nissan and Mahindra. While the story of Jake Dennis’s dramatic first world championship is a key storyline, fans will also see the incredible technological developments that are a hallmark of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. From the debut of the GEN3 race car – the fastest, lightest, most powerful and efficient electric race car ever built – to NEOM McLaren driver, Jake Hughes, breaking the official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™, setting a new top speed achieved by a vehicle indoors – Unplugged has it all. Tim Glass, Broadcast and Programming Director, Formula E, said: “The Unplugged cameras captured every angle of what is officially our biggest and most dramatic season ever. There are clashes and crashes, high-speed action and intense rivalries, all playing out in iconic locations across the world from Cape Town to Hyderabad, São Paulo to London. Unplugged is the perfect way for new fans to catch-up on Formula E just as our new season begins, and for dedicated fans to get a whole new perspective on the entertainment from last season.” Jake Dennis, driver for Andretti Formula E Team said: “It took a momentous effort from the entire team last year to achieve what we did. So much happens behind the scenes that fans don’t usually get to see, and so to be able give fans an insight into all of the untold stories through Unplugged is fantastic. It’s also so much easier to connect with a sport when you feel like you know the people involved in it. Unplugged truly offers viewers a unique look at what it takes to compete in one of the world’s most competitive sports.” The third season of Formula E: Unplugged will also be available in select territories via Formula E’s media partners across 8 episodes, while on YouTube the series will be available in 10 episodes optimised for the platform, featuring a mix of fifteen-minute and eight-minute episodes, allowing fans to immerse themselves in the drama and innovation that defines this pioneering sport. Season 10 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship begins on Saturday, 13 January 2024 with the Hankook Mexico City E-Prix.
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PRYSMIAN GROUP TO RENEW THE PARTNERSHIP WITH ANDRETTI FORMULA E
Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry announce the renewal of the official partnership with Andretti Formula E also for the 2023/2024 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, after an exciting Season 9 that culminated with Jake Dennis winning the Formula E Drivers World Championship. “Cable and optical fibre technologies are key enablers of energy transition, electrification and digitalization processes. In particular, in the e-mobility industry they are essential for cars, charging infrastructures and related grid integration” stated Prysmian Group CEO-designate Massimo Battaini. “We have been the first cable maker to partner with a Formula E team as major sponsor, with the goal - as leader in the sector - of promoting innovation. We are excited to continue building on this partnership and join forces to continue creating value”, Battaini added. Prysmian Group will continue to support Andretti Formula E also by providing solutions for the transmission of power and information across all of the Team’s sustainable electrification efforts. In Season 9 key innovations such as the in-garage PRY-CAM provided valuable energy-usage data and insights. The Andretti Formula E and Prysmian Group partnership is based on the shared core values of innovation, sustainability, challenge and performance, and the aim to keep on building these in their second season of partnership. With this initiative, Prysmian Group aims at further strengthening its “Sustain to Lead” strategy and value proposition of innovation and sustainable development also in the strategic sectors of e-mobility, renewable power transmission and distribution, and digital solutions. “We are thrilled to welcome Prysmian Group back to the team. Staying one corner ahead of our competitors has always been a key element of Andretti’s business success making partnerships with true innovators like Prysmian Group, a global leader in electrification with their cable products, a huge win for our organization. We’re looking forward to an exciting Season 10, beginning with the season opener in Mexico City in January” said Doug Bresnahan, Chief Commercial Officer, Andretti Global. Andretti Formula E heads into the highly anticipated landmark 10th season having already achieved 10 wins, 12 poles and a World Driver Championship with involvement in the series dating back to Formula E’s inaugural race in 2014. The team will kick off Season 10 of the Formula E competition at the season opener in Mexico City on January 13, 2024. Created in 2011, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is a single-seater motorsport championship for electric cars. Since the 2020–21 season, Formula E is a FIA World Championship, making it the first single-seater racing series outside of Formula One to be given world championship status.
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FORMULA E EXPANDS FIA GIRLS ON TRACK INITIATIVE TO EVERY RACE AND PODIUM NEXT SEASON
Formula E and the FIA today announced that more girls than ever before will participate in the FIA Girls on Track programme at Formula E races next season, which will also include a role on the race winner’s podium for the first time. The programme for girls aged 12 to 18 will extend to all 11 race weekends in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in 2024, up from five race weekends in earlier seasons. More than 1,650 girls will take part at Formula E races in Mexico City, Diriyah, Hyderabad, São Paulo, Tokyo, Misano, Monaco, Berlin, Shanghai, Portland, and London. Now in its sixth year, Formula E has positively impacted more than 2,500 girls at 15 race weekends, with leading female figures from a range of professions across the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship paddock delivering inspirational and educational workshops. Highlights of the newly enhanced programme include: A participant of FIA Girls on Track being part of the ceremonies team and present on the victory podium following every race to highlight female inclusion in motorsport. An immersive work experience placement offered by ABB FIA Formula E World Championship ecosystem at track during race week. A minimum of 100 girls involved in workshops at track with a further 50 involved in career talks in local universities in every race market. Resources on Formula E’s website that highlight necessary skills and career development opportunities within motorsport, including future FIA Girls on Track activations. A new and enhanced brand identity to better reflect and resonate with the women involved in the initiative, following the rebrand of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship at the start of Season 9. Increased engagement with those who have already participated in activations to further develop their education and understanding of career opportunities. Women presenting in the FIA Girls on Track come from every part of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, including teams, partners and sponsors. Presentations are delivered on topics including broadcasting, health & safety, technology, engineering, driving and media roles with participating girls getting a complete behind-the-scenes access to race day operations. Julia Pallé, Vice President Sustainability, Formula E, said: “We are thrilled to take FIA Girls on Track to the next level and set the standard for how sporting organisations can truly educate, upskill and integrate the next generation of female leaders into their workforce. Taking bold, innovative steps is in our DNA and our commitment for furthering gender equality is no different. Looking around the paddock we see more and more women who have benefitted from the programme and progressed into the industry which underlines both the effectiveness of the programme as well as the importance of why we must continue to maximise its potential. We like all other sports must go further, faster, in championing gender equality around the world.” Deborah Mayer, FIA Women in Motorsport Commission President, said: "I am delighted to see FIA Girls on Track program back for the milestone tenth season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The FIA Women in Motorsport Commission is firmly committed to increasing female participation in motor sport at all levels and in all domains. As such, FIA Girls on Track offers the perfect platform to introduce young girls and women to motorsport and all the many and varied career opportunities it presents." The new elevated programme is proudly supported by Hankook (Presenting Partner) ABB (Global Partner), WAE (Official Partner), with the series’ Official Partner, Allianz, supporting this initiative as a new Global Partner.
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UK TRANSPORT SECRETARY HAILS FORMULA E’S “WORLD CLASS PERFORMANCE” AT COP28
In a landmark moment for electric mobility at COP28's Transport Day, the UK’s Secretary of State for Transport, the Rt Hon Mark Harper MP, commended Formula E for its pioneering role in revolutionizing electric mobility. Describing the series as a "myth-busting" force, Mark Harper MP highlighted Formula E's exceptional blend of "world-class performance" and commitment to the carbon agenda. In a major move to boost electric vehicle infrastructure, Mark Harper MP announced the UK Government's £70 million pilot scheme to expand ultra-rapid EV charging points across motorway services, marking a significant stride towards the UK's net-zero targets. Formula E's role as a catalyst for technological advancement and decarbonization in the road vehicle sector was praised by the MP, who outlined the championship's potential to help the UK achieve its ambitious environmental goals. The announcement followed insightful panel discussions at the summit, featuring experts from Formula E's ecosystem, including ABB, DHL, NEOM McLaren Formula E Team, Envision Racing, and UNICEF. These sessions delved into the future of mobility and the championship's influential role in driving sustainable change and technical innovation. The panel sessions and broader efforts at COP28 by Formula E and its partners underlined the synergy of sustainability, entertainment, and innovation in electric racing, demonstrating the sport’s significant role in fostering sustainable human progress. Jeff Dodds, CEO, Formula E, commented after the session: "Formula E's presence at COP28 sends a powerful message that sustainability and high performance can coexist without compromise. Our championship has consistently pushed the envelope in e-mobility, thrilling fans worldwide while serving as a cutting-edge test bed for EV technology. “We're gratified to see the UK’s recognition of our efforts and excited about the potential for our track innovations to transform everyday electric vehicles and consumer technology. “The UK's investment in EV infrastructure is a testament to the tangible impact of our vision, reinforcing Formula E's position at the forefront of sustainable motorsport and technological progress." In a related session at COP28, Julia Pallé, Vice President of Sustainability at Formula E, delivered two masterclass workshops at DHL’s Dubai Innovation Centre. Pallé emphasized the critical need for action and collaboration in combating climate change, highlighting how sustainability can – and must – accelerate growth rather than hinder it. Speaking about the urgent need for action to tackle climate change, Julia Pallé, Vice President of Sustainability at Formula E said: "The time for debate is over; it's time to embrace change. Our partnership with DHL showcases how collaboration and innovation are central to advancing sustainable human progress. Formula E and DHL are demonstrating that sustainability is not a limit to growth but a driver for innovation and progress." These efforts by Formula E and its partners at COP28 underscore the significant role Formula E plays in shaping the future of sustainable mobility and leading the global conversation on sustainability and innovation.
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TNT SPORTS BECOMES NEW HOME OF FORMULA E LIVE RACE COVERAGE IN THE UK AND IRELAND
TNT Sports will become the official broadcast home of Formula E live race coverage in the UK and Ireland, with former Premier League star and broadcaster Jermaine Jenas named as the new TV host, it was announced today. Formula E arrives on TNT Sports next month with live coverage of the race in Mexico City on Saturday, 13 January to kick-off Season 10 of the pioneering all-electric motorsport. Not only will exclusive television coverage be presented on TNT Sports, the most comprehensive digital ecosystem will see uninterrupted coverage of every race streamed live for viewers in the UK on discovery+* alongside extensive editorial coverage on TNTSports.co.uk to tell the stories of Formula E and its teams. Viewers can look forward to live coverage of all 17 races in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship next year in what will be Formula E’s biggest-ever season. TNT Sports’ football pundit and broadcaster Jermaine Jenas will front Formula E coverage as lead presenter alongside Nicki Shields and a host of experts who will bring Formula E’s unique racing to life for fans. More viewers than ever tuned into live Formula E race coverage last season. They witnessed the most competitive and exciting season yet as every Formula E track record was smashed including the fastest top speed in a race, fastest average lap speed, more race leaders than ever before, and triple-digit overtakes in most races including a high of 403 passes in the US race in Portland, Oregon. Jeff Dodds, CEO, Formula E, said: “This is incredible news for sports fans in the UK who already watch premium live sports on TNT Sports. From next month they will get to enjoy the new thrill of Formula E racing, the most competitive motorsport on TV. For existing Formula E fans, we are excited to present TNT Sports as the new home of Formula E in the UK. With experienced professional sportsperson and broadcaster Jermaine Jenas leading our stellar line-up of expert presenters to provide his original perspective for viewers, we cannot wait to get to work in Mexico City.” Trojan Paillot, SVP Sports Rights Acquisitions and Syndication, Warner Bros. Discovery Europe, said: “We are pleased to agree a new supercharged partnership with Formula E that will deliver sports fans in the UK and Ireland with exclusive live coverage of every race throughout the season. Not only does this further expand our motorsport portfolio but integrates Formula E as part of the most varied premium sports offer in the UK alongside football, rugby, cricket, boxing and much more to further elevate the profile of the series and to help it to reach an even wider audience.” Jermaine Jenas, Formula E television presenter, said: “Since retiring from football I never thought I would find a sport that I loved as much but Formula E is a sport like nothing else. I couldn’t be more excited to take on this incredible presenting role and travel the world with such amazing teams. To get in front of the camera and share that energy and action with viewers is a whole new challenge and adrenaline rush for me and I’m really looking forward to it.” Formula E TV presentation line-up: Jermaine Jenas will join popular host Nicki Shields, commentator Tom Brooks, ex-Formula E driver Karun Chandhok, and four-time IndyCar champion Dario Franchitti to anchor the coverage on TNT Sports and all English-language Formula E programming around the world. Pitlane reporters Radzi Chinyanganya, presenter for Warner Bros. Discovery’s Olympic Games coverage, and Saunders Carmichael-Brown will return next season along with former Formula E team boss Allan McNish. New to the expert line-up are respected Formula E veteran driver, André Lotterer; rally driver Catie Munnings; and tenacious racing driver, Billy Monger. Former F1 veteran David Coulthard and inaugural W Series champion Jamie Chadwick will make guest appearances through the season. Formula E races live on TNT Sports: After the season-opener in Mexico City is the first doubleheader of Season 10 and the only night races under lights – innovative, sustainable LED lighting – from the street circuit surrounding the UNESCO World Heritage site in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. The next stop is the intensely challenging street track in Hyderabad, India, before a return to the carnival atmosphere of São Paulo, Brazil. Formula E will make history with Round 6 on Saturday, 30 March when it becomes the first motorsport world championship to race on the streets of Tokyo. After that is another visually exotic new venue for TV viewers with a doubleheader race weekend on the track in Misano, Italy, on the northern Adriatic coast. The spiritual home of motorsport, Monaco, is the next stop before the season builds to a climax with four consecutive doubleheader race weekends where the world title storyline is sure to twist and turn with every race. Berlin is first up, with a brand-new track layout and maintaining its record as the only city to host Formula E racing in all ten seasons. Another major city debut follows with Shanghai hosting Formula E racing for the first time. Portland, Oregon, is the next stop with the 22 drivers getting two races to try to beat the record of 403 race overtakes from last season’s Portland event. Season 10 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship concludes in London on the weekend of Saturday, 20 July and Sunday, 21 July – perfectly situated for sports fans on the weekend between the UEFA EURO 2024 final and the opening of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Friday, 26 July. Last season, both the Drivers’ and Teams’ world championship titles were decided on the final weekend of the season, with four drivers in with a chance of winning the coveted crown. Britain’s Jake Dennis was the ultimate warrior, claiming his first world championship, racing for the Andretti Formula E team. How to watch TNT Sports: TNT Sports is available across all major TV platforms including BT TV, Sky and Virgin Media. Existing BT Sport customers can watch and enjoy TNT Sports without needing to take any further action. discovery+ is the streaming destination for TNT Sports in the UK, presenting many of the world’s most celebrated sports events including the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, exclusive Premier League games, Premiership Rugby, MotoGP, UFC, boxing, and WWE, together with great entertainment. *TNT Sports is not available on discovery+ in the Republic of Ireland.
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FORMULA E ANNOUNCES BIGGEST-EVER CALENDAR FOR TENTH ANNIVERSARY SEASON
Formula E today confirmed the full calendar for Season 10 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship with Italy’s Misano World Circuit hosting a Formula E race for the first time, and Portland expanding to a doubleheader weekend to create a 17-race season, the biggest calendar to date. The FIA World Motor Sport Council today approved the addition of Misano to the Formula E schedule, making it the third new venue alongside Tokyo and Shanghai. Formula E will now complete a 17-race season for the first time as it celebrates its tenth season as the pioneering all-electric motorsport world championship. The Misano track is located close to the Rimini beach resort in the historic Emilia-Romagna region on the northern Adriatic coast. It is a popular venue in the MotoGP World Championship and the home circuit of legendary rider Valentino Rossi. Formula E will race at Misano on Saturday, 13 April and Sunday, 14 April. Andrea Abodi, Italian Minister of Sport, and Stefano Bonaccini, President of Emilia Romagna, welcomed Formula E Co-Founder & Chief Championship Officer, Alberto Longo, to formally announce their official host venue status. Andrea Abodi, Minister of Sport, said: “Formula E is a great opportunity for our country and after many wonderful years in Rome, the next Italian E-Prix will be held in Misano in 2024. It is important that Italy welcomes this event that promotes sustainable mobility and has an extraordinary charm. Motorsport holds a special place in the heart of Italians, and we have learned to appreciate these new cars that bring hope for the future and deliver a legacy of cutting-edge technology”. Stefano Bonaccini, President of the Emilia-Romagna region, said: “The choice of Misano to be the Italian stage of Formula E is another recognition of the extraordinary teamwork that has made Emilia-Romagna the Italian region with the highest number of sporting events in the country. Particularly in motorsport, this event adds to the return of Formula 1 to Imola, and MotoGP and Superbike which have all taken place on the circuit. Congratulations to the organizers for this new milestone, it sends a very important message beyond its sporting value: Formula E is the first and only sport to be certified net zero carbon since inception and reminds us how the fight against climate change is the priority in this historical moment.” The debut race at the Portland International Raceway last season was seen as an experiment for Formula E, offering a wide, open track compared to the compact street circuits that remain the hallmark of Formula E racing. The race was hailed a success by fans, race teams and organisers alike as tickets sold out and the 22 drivers were able to showcase the potential of their revolutionary GEN3 race cars in a completely new environment, delivering a record-breaking 403 passes in the 32-lap race. Next season, Portland will host a double-header on Saturday, 29 June and Sunday, 30 June, the penultimate race weekend of the season before the London finale on Saturday, 20 July and Sunday, 21 July. Alberto Longo, Co-Founder & Chief Championship Officer, Formula E, said: “We are excited to race at the historic Misano track for the first time and introduce the huge local motorsport fanbase to Formula E’s uniquely competitive racing. Everyone associated with the track and region has been incredibly enthusiastic in welcoming Formula E to the area, and I would like to thank them for their support. The same message goes to the local promoter and officials in Portland, we cannot wait to return for a full weekend of racing and entertainment in the City of Roses. Jeff Dodds, CEO, Formula E, said: “Formula E delivers street racing better than anyone, and our final Season 10 calendar presents the ultimate challenge for teams and drivers in the second year of the GEN3 race car with the perfect blend of iconic street circuits and established tracks. Misano will be a great new experience for everyone, while the additional race in Portland signifies our ongoing commitment to the US market alongside the potential for growth in the region.” Season 10 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship begins in Mexico City on Saturday, 13 January 2024 with races in Diriyah, Hyderabad, São Paulo, Tokyo, Misano, Monaco, Berlin, Shanghai, Portland and London. Formula E will make history next year as the first motorsport world championship to race in Tokyo, on roads around the Tokyo Big Sight convention centre on the Tokyo Bay waterfront. Formula E and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government have been working together to bring the race to the city to support the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) initiative, part of the Zero Emission Tokyo strategy. The city has a climate action plan that aims to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. Formula E will also race for the first time in Shanghai at the Shanghai International Circuit with a double-header of races on Saturday, 25 May and Sunday, 26 May 2024. The first-ever Formula E race was held in Beijing on 13 September 2014, with Sanya and Hong Kong also hosting a total of seven races in China to date, the most recent in March 2019.
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FORMULA E AT COP28: ELITE SPORT MUST “GIVE IT EVERYTHING” TO BECOME MORE SUSTAINABLE
Formula E, the world’s first net zero carbon sport since inception, will mark the beginning of its milestone tenth season by attending the United Nations’ COP28 summit and calling on elite sport leaders to “give it everything” in their sustainability efforts. A delegation representing the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, its teams, and partners, will be at COP28 to showcase how high-performance sport and sustainability can exist together without compromise. Jeff Dodds, CEO, Formula E, said: “Elite sport reaches a global audience of billions every week. Athletes are among the most-followed and influential people on the planet. Collectively, we have the potential to make positive changes for a more sustainable future and encourage fans to do the same. To use popular football manager parlance, we need to ‘give it everything’.” Formula E was conceived in 2011 by businessman Alejandro Agag (now Formula E Founder & Chairman) and the FIA as the first all-electric single-seater motor racing championship, with the explicit mission of showcasing sustainable mobility in the heart of iconic world cities. The first race was held on the streets of Beijing in September 2014. Today, nine seasons and 116 races later, Formula E is the first FIA-sanctioned electric world championship and established as the world’s most sustainable sport. Last season, Formula E and the FIA developed and introduced the GEN3 race car – the fastest, lightest, most powerful, efficient and sustainable electric race car ever built – capable of 200mph / 322km/h and regenerating 600kW of energy. When the GEN3 races in Shanghai for the first time next season, it will be 75 per cent more powerful and 95 km/h faster than the first-generation car that took to the streets of Beijing. One of the most significant technological developments is 50% of the energy used by a GEN3 in a race comes from regenerative braking. Demonstrating that sustainability in sport does not mean a compromise on quality of action, Formula E’s drivers pushed the GEN3 to the limit last season, breaking every on-track speed and sporting record with triple-digit overtakes in the majority of races. Manufacturers in the series include Jaguar, Porsche, Nissan, Mahindra, Maserati, DS Automobiles and ERT. The championship creates an intensive test bed environment for the 11 teams, and partners, to innovate EV technologies, which are increasingly making the ‘race to road’ transfer into electric cars on the streets. The Formula E delegation attending COP28 will comprise of teams and partners including ABB, DHL, UNICEF, NEOM McLaren Formula E Racing Team, Envision Racing Formula E Team and others, using thought leadership sessions to highlight the bespoke benefits such as technology development and learnings they draw from the global series. In 2020 Formula E became the first sport in the world to have its emissions reductions targets validated by the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi). It is on track to achieve its 45% reduction target by 2030 target across Scopes 1, 2 and 3. Season 10 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship begins on Saturday, 13 January 2024, in Mexico City. The series will then race in Diriyah, Hyderabad, São Paulo, Tokyo, a venue in Italy to be announced, Monaco, Berlin, Shanghai, Portland and London. The COP28 summit is being held in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), from 30 November until 12 December 2023. It is the 28th annual United Nations climate meeting where governments will discuss how to limit and prepare for future climate change. Summary of Formula E COP28 activity Tuesday, 5 December DHL Masterclass with Julia Palle – invite only Location: DHL Innovation Centre Overview: Showcasing the technology and sustainable freight solutions DHL develops within the championship and the value it sees in the championship. Bloomberg Green thought leadership evening reception with Formula E delegation and special guests – invite only Location: Jumeirah Emirates Tower Overview: Bloomberg Green at COP28 is an immersive experience designed to delve into pragmatic strategies for cross-sector climate action. Wednesday, 6 December Formula E Green Zone Session – ‘Formula E’s Race Against Climate Change’ – open to all Blue and Green zone passholders Location: COP28 Green Zone Main Stage (Dubai Amphitheatre), Dubai Expo City Time: 1130-1230 Overview: During Formula E’s session, moderated by Sky Sports’ David Garrido, you’ll hear how the all-electric motorsport championship continues to be a pioneer within motorsport, technology and sustainability, providing fans with spectacular racing and teams and partners with a world-leading test bed to develop cutting-edge sustainable solutions. Speakers: Jeff Dodds – CEO, Formula E Ian James - Team Principal, NEOM McLaren Formula E Racing Team, Team Principal Sylvain Filippi - Managing Director and CTO, Envision Racing Formula E Mike Umiker – Managing Director, Energy Efficiency Movement Fathi Tlatli, President Global Sector Auto-Mobility at DHL Customer Solutions & Innovation, DHL UNICEF spokesperson, Global Partnership Team Thursday, 7 December Formula E panel at Future Mobility Hub during its Sustainability in Sport Day – open to Future Mobility Hub passholders Location: Future Mobility Hub DMCC, 1001 10th Floor, Uptown Tower Uptown Dubai Time: 1715-1800 Overview: During this panel session you’ll hear how teams and partners from Formula E are working together in developing the cutting-edge racing series and how learnings and technology can be transferred to wider consumer audiences and applications. Formula E networking evening drinks reception for teams, partners, ecosystem and invited special guests – invite only Location: Future Mobility Hub DMCC, 1001 10th Floor, Uptown Tower Uptown Dubai Time: 1800-1930 UNFCCC Sport 4 Climate Action athlete panel including Lucas di Grassi Location: Blue Zone TBC Time: Friday, 8 December TBC
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FORMULA E WINS INAUGURAL NET ZERO STRATEGY AWARD
Formula E’s world-leading net zero carbon strategy has won the edie Net-Zero Award, reaffirming the championship’s position as the most sustainable sport on the planet. Formula E’s net zero carbon strategy was commended at the awards ceremony last night for its ambition in reducing overall emissions in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship by 45% by 2030. Formula E is also the only sport in the world to be net zero carbon from inception in 2014. Since making the commitment in 2020 when Formula E became the first sport in the world to have its emissions reduction targets validated by the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi), it is more than half way to achieving the 2030 target across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 having reduced championship emissions by 28% in just three years. Edie’s new Net-Zero Awards have been created to recognise and celebrate organisations that are spearheading the transition towards a net zero carbon economy and that are taking world-leading steps in that transition. They run in tandem to the prestigious edie Awards that showcase the most sustainable businesses around the globe. On Saturday, 13 January 2024, the first race of Season 10 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship will take place in Mexico City, marking a decade of world lead sustainability initiatives. Julia Palle, Vice President, Sustainability, at Formula E, said: “We are thrilled to have our world-leading net zero carbon strategy recognised by edie’s inaugural Net-Zero Awards. With ten years of racing under our belt our mission is not only to remain the most sustainable sport on the planet, but to inspire and encourage other sports and sectors to do more and move faster. We can all do more to reduce our impact on the environment, but with a clearly defined net zero carbon strategy the impact can be truly game changing in protecting the planet.”
