Thinking about it there still will be an Audi powertrain in Gen3 just not an Audi team. I wonder if the same will happen with BMW. Not so much an exit but a step back.
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There is an article here which discusses the change of direction Audi have taken but you have to subscribe to read it and I don't have a subscription
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If anyone does and would like to give me the clip notes that would be much appreciated
The logic behind Audi's surprise change of course
OPINION: Audi announcing its imminent Formula E departure on the eve of its first season with world championship status might come as something of a shock. But while it doesn't equate to a rejection of VW's electrification push, there is reason to it
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If anyone does and would like to give me the clip notes that would be much appreciated
F1Brits_90
World Champion
just reading Gen 3 rules, look good much quicker almost doubling the BHP per tonne going from 372bhp per tonne to 605 per tonne, with can only be a good thing, its now getting rid of the biggest critiersm that doubters have it been too slow, as they moving from being 100bhp per tonne slower than a W series & British F3 car. to being 40bhp per tonne quicker than a F3/GP3 car
but flip flopping on pit stops i think is the 1st thing i could be crititial of them because gen 1 pit stops, gen 2 no pit stops, gen 3 pit stops. might be confusing & do they really need to increase the race distance i thought 45 mins + 1 lap work very well. surely they should be looking at icreasing range not doing the pitstops which will only perpetuate myth about electric cars
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also on why are they leaving, could be a prestige thing, because reading this they have left to go to Le Mans under the new regulations. so just moving budgets
Audi set to quit Formula E, start LMDh project
but flip flopping on pit stops i think is the 1st thing i could be crititial of them because gen 1 pit stops, gen 2 no pit stops, gen 3 pit stops. might be confusing & do they really need to increase the race distance i thought 45 mins + 1 lap work very well. surely they should be looking at icreasing range not doing the pitstops which will only perpetuate myth about electric cars
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also on why are they leaving, could be a prestige thing, because reading this they have left to go to Le Mans under the new regulations. so just moving budgets
Audi set to quit Formula E, start LMDh project
As far as coverage goes, I was extremely disappointed in the BBCs decision to put FE on the red button. That showed absolutely no faith in the series being able to draw in viewers.
BBC2 would have been the ideal choice for it as the casual viewer would stand a better chance of finding it. Apart from those who know the race calendar, how many people look at the Red Button service in case there happens to be something on.
The FIA need to give the series another boost coming out of Covid to remind the world that its still there or there is a risk FE, for all its great intentions, could go the way of A1GP.
BBC2 would have been the ideal choice for it as the casual viewer would stand a better chance of finding it. Apart from those who know the race calendar, how many people look at the Red Button service in case there happens to be something on.
The FIA need to give the series another boost coming out of Covid to remind the world that its still there or there is a risk FE, for all its great intentions, could go the way of A1GP.
F1Brits_90
World Champion
i think this for BBC was a way to hit the 1000hrs of sport online a year. theyve said they would broadcast
It seems strange that the teams are withdrawing just as the championship has gained official world championship status.
I hope it survives but we live in strange times at the moment. Whether it does or not it has proven 3 things:
1 - Electric tech is a viable tech
2 - Motorsport can still be used to push forward relevent road technology.
3 - Motorsport can be fun and exciting if it's ruled in the right way.
I feel like it has given F1 a really warning signal. I think the owners and players in F1 know that too or they wouldn't have took time out to criticise it in the press.
Looking forward to the new season and very much looking forward to see where a Gen 3 can do.
I hope it survives but we live in strange times at the moment. Whether it does or not it has proven 3 things:
1 - Electric tech is a viable tech
2 - Motorsport can still be used to push forward relevent road technology.
3 - Motorsport can be fun and exciting if it's ruled in the right way.
I feel like it has given F1 a really warning signal. I think the owners and players in F1 know that too or they wouldn't have took time out to criticise it in the press.
Looking forward to the new season and very much looking forward to see where a Gen 3 can do.
F1Brits_90
World Champion
i hope it does survive, because i have enjoyed it alot over the years.
Some classic stuff. Never seen a closer race that that one where Wrehelin ran out of energy on the final straight and was taken for the win on the line. The one where Di Grassi came from the back conserving energy all the way to win also stands out in my mind as well.
F1Brits_90
World Champion
some classic races, i remember punta de la este where nobody wanted to win & leader kept crashing. the chaos of Paris. & that finale in london in the 2nd season was 1 of the best races in motorsport of the year
Andretti wants to continue in Formula E after BMW exit, could form new alliance
Andretti Autosport wants to remain in Formula E beyond BMW's exit from the championship and is open to forming an alliance with another manufacturer
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Andretti looks like they'll carry on. They were here before looks like they'll be here after.
Porsche have committed
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Porsche committed to Formula E following BMW and Audi exit
Porsche has reaffirmed its commitment to Formula E for the foreseeable future following the high-profile exits of fellow German brands Audi and BMW this week
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Toto says that FE needs to make changes - Wolff: Formula E must react following Audi, BMW exits
Is this the DTM effect? When one factory team leaves they jump out as they don't need to show who has the biggest wang?
Is this the DTM effect? When one factory team leaves they jump out as they don't need to show who has the biggest wang?
They do need to make changes but I imagine the changes Toto Wolff want are for them to just do exactly what he wants.
He hasn't said anything of the....
Oh, hang on, no sorry, you're absolutely correct. That is what he said:
McLaren look like they might jump into a vacant spot when Gen 3 starts
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McLaren considering 2023 Formula E entry
McLaren is considering an entry into Formula E when its new, third-generation car arrives in 2023.
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McLaren really are spreading their butter quite thinly. At a time when they are restructuring and refinancing to make up for significant financial losses they seem to be looking in every direction at once.
F1Brits_90
World Champion
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Duval: Drivers only praise Formula E because they are paid to race in it
Le Mans 24 Hours winner Loic Duval believes the only reason drivers speak highly of Formula E is because they are paid to compete in the championship
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