Formula E organizers have been unable to search out a seventeenth race for the upcoming season that may leave a two-month gap within the schedule, but they plan to carry an as-yet-unannounced event that can “keep fans engaged.”
The 17-race calendar was initially announced by the Electric Vehicle Championship in June, with a TBD date set for March 8, which might have been the fourth round on the schedule.
However, at a gathering of the FIA ​​World Motor Sport Council on Thursday, the governing body confirmed that only a 16-race season could be held, starting in Sao Paulo in December and ending in London next July.
Motorsport.com understands that Chiang Mai in Thailand was originally proposed as a venue to be determined, but a change in government meant the opportunity of holding a Formula E race within the country for the primary time was dropped.
Other alternative options were also considered, including a second race in China back to Sanya with a visit to Shanghai on May 31-June 1, in addition to potentially hosting a 3rd race in Berlin, which already has a double race on May 12-July 13 .
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This means there may be now a two-month gap between the third round in Saudi Arabia, which saw a shortened version of the Formula 1 layout run for the primary time in Jeddah on February 14-15, and the inaugural race on the Homestead-Miami Speedway within the US. April 12.
This can be the second consecutive 12 months that the scheduled race has been dropped from the unique schedule, after Hyderabad was again faraway from the calendar for the 2023/24 season resulting from changes in local government.
Following the WMSC meeting, a Formula E spokesperson said: “We are thrilled to present the 16-race Formula E season 11 calendar that was announced earlier this 12 months – the identical number that led to record growth in fans and audiences world wide.
“Over the ten events we might be racing at some long-standing venues, with the opportunity of double headers at some venues and a few improbable latest venues in key markets.
“With the arrival of the brand new Gen3 Evo technology, which is able to put our drivers behind the wheel of the fastest cars ever to race in Formula E, we will't wait for the season to start out and couldn't be more excited in regards to the potential of the championship to thrill and attract latest players. fans.
“Work is already underway to build and maintain relationships with fans throughout the season, with more details to be announced in the coming months.”
