Formula-E Next Generation about to start
Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Nio, DS, Venturi, Nissan, they all are on the grid for the new Formula-E season 2018 / 2019. What a great line-up of car manufacturers. And HWA is also joining this year. They are well known for their links to Mercedes AMG in the DTM championship. So it's for sure going to be a battle of hi-tech power trains this year. After several years of building up this racing series, the big boys (manufacturers) are putting their brands on the line. With the German car manufacturers launching new fully electric powered road cars this year (2018), it's clear they want to be part of this new future.
Next Generation power
Until last season the technology of the powertrains that were used, could not last until the last lap. So jumping in and out of cars during the race was needed. But it looked a bit silly, and they had to have twice the number of cars to complete the race. Refueling isn't (still?) an option, but maybe who knows in the future, a Formula 1 pitstop for refuelling would even be an option. So this new season the cars have a next generation power train that will last until the end of the race. So it's more strategic to take care of the use of your battery pack. There is a new standard battery produced by McLaren Applied Technologies. With its power output rising from 200kW to 250kW and top speeds rising to around 280km/h (174mph).
Fully Attack Mode
New for the 2018/19 season is Attack Mode, which lets every driver pick up an extra hit of power at their own risk. To fire up Attack Mode, drivers will need to arm their car, drive off the racing line, and through the Activation Zone. As a reward for taking a slower line through the corner, they’ll be able to collect an extra 25 kW of power. Drivers that secure the extra speed, can use it for a few laps when they want to race harder, giving them the edge to keep ahead of the competition. (source Formula-E)
FanBoost still kicking
On top of that, there's is still the FanBoost. The five drivers who receive the highly-acclaimed FANBOOST – as voted for by the fans - are awarded a significant burst of power, which they can deploy in a five-second window during the second half of the race.
Top Drivers lined up by manufacturers
With the increasing number of manufacturers participating, the level of the drivers is also rising. Many former F1, DTM and formula racing stars will be on the grid. And seats are carefully selected by the manufacturers. Drivers had to switch in order to stay in line with brands, the example is Robin Frijns. He is an Audi driver, but was driving for the Andretti team that was linked to BMW. After a year Robin is now back in a Audi Sport powered Formula- E car. Some more interesting names that will be on the grid this year: Stoffel Vandoorne (F1), Jose Maria Lopez (WTCC), Gary Paffett (DTM), Felipe Massa (F1), Andre Lotterer (LeMans), Pascal Wehrlein (F1/DTM).
The new season starts at 15th December at Ad Diriyah, Sa
Check the calendar
Watch the preview of the series here:
Next Generation power
Until last season the technology of the powertrains that were used, could not last until the last lap. So jumping in and out of cars during the race was needed. But it looked a bit silly, and they had to have twice the number of cars to complete the race. Refueling isn't (still?) an option, but maybe who knows in the future, a Formula 1 pitstop for refuelling would even be an option. So this new season the cars have a next generation power train that will last until the end of the race. So it's more strategic to take care of the use of your battery pack. There is a new standard battery produced by McLaren Applied Technologies. With its power output rising from 200kW to 250kW and top speeds rising to around 280km/h (174mph).
Fully Attack Mode
New for the 2018/19 season is Attack Mode, which lets every driver pick up an extra hit of power at their own risk. To fire up Attack Mode, drivers will need to arm their car, drive off the racing line, and through the Activation Zone. As a reward for taking a slower line through the corner, they’ll be able to collect an extra 25 kW of power. Drivers that secure the extra speed, can use it for a few laps when they want to race harder, giving them the edge to keep ahead of the competition. (source Formula-E)
FanBoost still kicking
On top of that, there's is still the FanBoost. The five drivers who receive the highly-acclaimed FANBOOST – as voted for by the fans - are awarded a significant burst of power, which they can deploy in a five-second window during the second half of the race.
Top Drivers lined up by manufacturers
With the increasing number of manufacturers participating, the level of the drivers is also rising. Many former F1, DTM and formula racing stars will be on the grid. And seats are carefully selected by the manufacturers. Drivers had to switch in order to stay in line with brands, the example is Robin Frijns. He is an Audi driver, but was driving for the Andretti team that was linked to BMW. After a year Robin is now back in a Audi Sport powered Formula- E car. Some more interesting names that will be on the grid this year: Stoffel Vandoorne (F1), Jose Maria Lopez (WTCC), Gary Paffett (DTM), Felipe Massa (F1), Andre Lotterer (LeMans), Pascal Wehrlein (F1/DTM).
The new season starts at 15th December at Ad Diriyah, Sa
Check the calendar
Watch the preview of the series here: