About time. Not sure about old Norman though
Formula E News and General Discussion Thread
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Formula E eyeing Estoril or Algarve for 2021 Portugal race - The Race
Formula E is evaluating back-up options for races at permanent Portuguese tracks as it anticipates potential disruption to its '21 calendar
the-race.com
Formula E is prepping for the fact in might not be able to get into city centres for its 2021 season. Portugal looks like a good option. Mid-week races also might become a thing. I actually think it's quite interesting to see how it works out and whether we'll see a ton of different venues.
F1Brits_90
World Champion
i like midweek races i think why not (providing they are on Wednesday 
) because why put yourself up in the clash l next week youve got BTCC F1 & Indycar. so you might get a bigger audience at ie: 7pm more sporting fans
) because why put yourself up in the clash l next week youve got BTCC F1 & Indycar. so you might get a bigger audience at ie: 7pm more sporting fans
F1Brits_90
World Champion
The rice pudding has retired 
www.autosport.com
D'Ambrosio joins Venturi FE as deputy team principal, retires from driving
Ex-Formula 1 driver Jerome D'Ambrosio has joined the Venturi Racing Formula E team as its deputy team principal in addition to announcing his formal retirement from professional driving
www.autosport.com
His twenty pointless F1 grand prix will be fondly remembered.
F1Brits_90
World Champion
Also sad never he did get arrested. wouldve like to see d'ambrosio in custardy
who the favourite for that seat. Grosjean had been testing for 1 of FE teams
who the favourite for that seat. Grosjean had been testing for 1 of FE teams
Alexander Simms has joined from BMW and been replaced by Jake Dennis - BMW really need to start taking their driver choices seriously
www.motorsport.com
Other Mahindra driver is likely to be Alex Lynn after his Berlin performance.
Jake Dennis joins BMW Formula E team alongside Gunther
www.motorsport.com
Other Mahindra driver is likely to be Alex Lynn after his Berlin performance.
F1Brits_90
World Champion
Formula E has held Adelaide talks
www.motorsport.com
& also da costa moving to indycar or doing a joint campaign
He's Def signed up for Formula E next year so joint campaign I reckon.
I used to love F1 at Adelaide so hope Formula E goes racing there. Looks promising given that Australia seems to be kicking it Corona issues faster than most of the world.
I used to love F1 at Adelaide so hope Formula E goes racing there. Looks promising given that Australia seems to be kicking it Corona issues faster than most of the world.
This was an amusing read if you've got time
the-race.com
Still easier to understand that the Covid tier system.
Formula E's baffling counterpart to F1's superlicence system - The Race
What is the Formula E e-Licence? Why is it even necessary? Even the drivers who need one aren't certain. Sam Smith looks into it
the-race.com
Still easier to understand that the Covid tier system.
Audi to pull out their works team at the end of next season
www.autosport.com
They have built a new powertrain though and will continue to supply Virgin until the end of 2023.
This has a whiff of 'we're not winning and it's damaging the name' team withdrawal. Be interest to see if the Abt team continues with a new works partner.
Audi quits Formula E for new projects in Le Mans LMDh and Dakar Rally
Audi will quit Formula E following the 2020-21 season ahead of a return to topflight sportscar racing with a new LMDh programme, in addition to a 2022 Dakar Rally assault
www.autosport.com
They have built a new powertrain though and will continue to supply Virgin until the end of 2023.
This has a whiff of 'we're not winning and it's damaging the name' team withdrawal. Be interest to see if the Abt team continues with a new works partner.
F1Brits_90
World Champion
that is a shock. they were so much part of furniture i thought like Ferrari in F1. they never go
We said that about Renault as well though.
F1Brits_90
World Champion
now is this something to worry about, that will be 3 constructors that have pulled out renault in 2019, then audi & bmw in 2021. because its opposite to F1. FE need manufactures to be relevant
So what's going off here then? Can't be th budget they are running on. Is it purely because they aren't winning, the lack of prestige in the formula or is there something about Gen3 cars they don't like?
Lucky for Formula E they still have Merc, Nissan, Jaguar etc but still a bit puzzling.
Lucky for Formula E they still have Merc, Nissan, Jaguar etc but still a bit puzzling.
F1Brits_90
World Champion
must be the gen 3 car no longer being relevant to BMW, because they say in the statement we have exhausted all oppotunties for this technology
Interesting given that the Gen 3 car is meant to be all about greater speeds and fast charging.
I still think electric cars are the way forward so will be interesting to see where they go with the knowledge they have taken from it. I do think an E category at Le Mans is only about 5 years away.
I still think electric cars are the way forward so will be interesting to see where they go with the knowledge they have taken from it. I do think an E category at Le Mans is only about 5 years away.
Andyoak
Champion Elect
My gut feeling is it's still actually about cost and returns.
It would be great if it had better TV coverage but no other series outside F1 has the clout for that.
The motor industry has taken a huge hit this year and it wasn't in the best shape before Covid. They've also got massive investment costs meeting the latest and predicted EU targets. They will all be looking to cut unnecessary costs wherever they can; and motorsports are always going to be the first to go.
The decision is even easier if you're not getting the results.
It would be great if it had better TV coverage but no other series outside F1 has the clout for that.
The motor industry has taken a huge hit this year and it wasn't in the best shape before Covid. They've also got massive investment costs meeting the latest and predicted EU targets. They will all be looking to cut unnecessary costs wherever they can; and motorsports are always going to be the first to go.
The decision is even easier if you're not getting the results.
