Formula E’s new season edges closer to F1 style
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– Formula E’s Season 13, starting in December, will introduce new Gen4 electric cars and a new race format.
– The schedule adds three new race locations: Circuit of the Americas, Brands Hatch, and Zandvoort.
– For the first time since its inaugural 2014 season, Formula E will have two race weekends in the US.
– The series’ double-header weekends will now include a shorter “E-Prix Unleashed” race before the main event.
– The new “Unleashed” format is a 30-minute sprint race.
The upcoming season of Formula E marks a significant step toward a format that increasingly mirrors traditional motorsport, with the FIA unveiling a revamped race structure and three fresh circuits on the calendar. Set to launch in December, Season 13 introduces the Gen4 electric cars and a schedule that includes Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Brands Hatch in Kent, and Zandvoort in Amsterdam. According to The Race, this marks the first time since Formula E’s debut season in 2014 that the series will host two race weekends in the United States.
The double-header weekends are also getting a major overhaul. Instead of two identical races, each event will now feature two distinct formats: a shorter E-Prix “Unleashed” race lasting just 30 minutes, followed by the main event. This new “Unleashed” format is designed to inject more variety and excitement into the racing calendar, offering a faster, more intense sprint before the longer championship battle. The changes signal a clear move toward the kind of varied race structures seen in Formula 1, where sprint races complement grand prix events. With the addition of iconic tracks like Brands Hatch and Zandvoort, Formula E is not only expanding its geographic footprint but also embracing venues steeped in motorsport history, further blurring the lines between electric and traditional racing.
(Source: The Verge)