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BMW i Title Sponsor for Berlin ePrix, Round Eight of #FormulaE

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Today, BMW has three plug-in hybrid cars and another with the BMW i sub-brand, the i8. They also have the all-electric i3 but there are lots more in the works, including the BMW 7-Series iPerformance plug-in hybrid.

In celebration of these cars, the company’s support of Formula E and the forthcoming race in Germany, BMWi is proud to sponsor the Berlin ePrix in round eight of the 2015/16 Formula E calendar, on 21st May 2016…

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Moscow ePrix 2016 Cancelled due to Unforeseen Road Closures

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Formula E has today confirmed that round nine of the FIA Formula E Championship will not take place in Moscow on 4th June 2016. Together with the local authorities, Formula E has taken the decision not to race in the Russian capital due to recent and unforeseen circumstances related to road closures. Alejandro Agag, Formula E CEO said:

“While it is unfortunate news not to race in Moscow on June 4, we looked at a number of alternative options as a replacement but…

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Di Grassi Triumphant at First Ever Formula E Paris ePrix

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Lucas di Grassi has won the latest round of Formula E, the Paris ePrix. The FIA’s home city hosted the sold-out event for the first time providing spectacular backdrops of the Eiffel Tower with a freshly tarmacced track located around Place des Invalides. Di Grassi’s win is his third of the season.

Starting from pole position, Britain’s Sam Bird (DS Virgin Racing) was unable to capitalise on his qualifying pace and immmediately dropped back to third after a slow start. Each of the teams had been suffering from poor cold tyre performance…

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“Vettel and Hamilton would have a hard time in Formula E”, says Lucas di Grassi

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This Friday, ‘CNN World Sport’ broadcasts an interview with Formula E Championship Leader, Lucas Di Grassi, ahead of the Paris E-Prix – the next event on the Formula E calendar.

Di Grassi speaks to host Alex Thomas about his controversial disqualification in Mexico earlier in the season, and the increased attendances the sport is currently experiencing.

As a former Formula One driver, Di Grassi offers his thoughts on two of the sport’s world champions, Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel…

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Mahindra Racing & Pininfarina Release Concept Formula E Designs

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Mahindra Racing and Pininfarina today released three concept designs of possible future Formula E racing cars. These images are the product of a collaborative and creative project to offer fans a glimpse of the potential form of Formula E in the future.

The release of these images follows the recent launch of the FIA Formula E tender to design and manufacture the chassis that will be used from season five onwards. To reduce costs, all teams will use the same chassis with the powertrain and software being…

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Fans Invited to Design New Delhi ePrix with Mahindra Formula E Team

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Fancy your chances as a race track layout designer? Mahindra Formula E Team is giving the creative opportunity to get sketching and create a suitable circuit that might be used as a future ePrix in New Delhi, India! Fans should submit their ideas on Facebook and Twitter in response to Team Principle Dilbagh Gill.
Following the success of Mahindra Racing’s recent visit to India during which the M2Electro Formula E car took to the track for…

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CNN International Adds Formula E Supercharged Show

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Viewers of the FIA’s all-electric race series, Formula E, will be thrilled to learn there’s a new show to watch on CNN International. A first for the channel, Supercharged brings Formula E to the screen with a behind the scenes series presented by technology and motorsport presenter Nicki Shields.

Shields is well-known in Formula E circles, having been one of three presenters announced in the sports…

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Jacques Villeneuve and Venturi Formula E Team Part Ways

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After just three races since joining the Venturi Formula E team in August 2015, Jacques Villeneuve has ended his time with Formula E. The announcement comes after, “a disagreement over the future direction of the team.” The decision was met mutually and there is reportedly no discord between the ex-Formula One 1997 Champion and the Monegasque team as they go their separate ways.

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Formula E Adds Driverless ROBORACE Support Series in S3

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Formula E and Kinetik today announced a partnership with the intention to launch a global race series for driverless electric cars. This new championship called ‘ROBORACE’ will provide a competitive platform for the autonomous driving solutions that are now being developed by many large industrial automotive and technology players as well as top tech universities.

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