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Formula E

The latest news and information from the exciting world of Formula E, the FIA’s official electric racing car series set to start in 2014.

Punta del Este in Uruguay is described as the Monte Carlo of South America

New Formula E Punta del Este Circuit Rivals Monaco in More Ways Than One

The FIA Formula E Championship has today revealed the location and circuit layout for the Punta del Este ePrix – the host for round three of the new global electric race series on December 13 2014. The location is enough to rival Monaco for both it’s beautiful seaside presence and winding track design which is

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Jarno Trulli has today announced he is to form a new Formula E team under the banner TrulliGP as well as race for the new outfit

TrulliGP

TrulliGP is a team change from the originally planned Drayson Racing, fronted by Lord Paul Drayson. Drayson Racing have stepped down from the title and instead will act as a support provider with the team working on adopting Drayson’s wireless charging technology during the course of the year, ready for season two where it is

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2. Former F1 racer Jarno Trulli

Jarno Trulli

Jarno Trulli is one of the most experienced Formula 1 drivers in the history of the sport. He competed in 256 Grand Prix and is third on the all-time list, behind only Rubens Barrichello and Michael Schumacher. The Italian was renowned for his qualifying pace, especially over the one-lap format in the mid-2000’s. Trulli began

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Franck Montagny has signed US Formula E team Andretti Autosport

Franck Montagny

Born in Feurs, France, Montagny started karting at the age of 10 and was a French national champion by the age of 14. In 1994, he moved into cars with the ‘La Filiere’ scheme and was soon impressing in the Formula Renault Championship, finishing fourth in his first season. A bad accident halted his progression

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Franck Montagny has signed US Formula E team Andretti Autosport

Franck Montagny has become the first driver to sign for US Formula E team Andretti Autosport

US Formula E team Andretti Autosport has announced it has signed Frenchman Franck Montagny to compete in the inaugural all-electric FIA Formula E Championship. With a diverse and extensive racing resume, Montagny becomes the first driver announced for Michael Andretti’s two-car Formula E assault. Although both are new to Formula E for its debut season,

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Bruno Senna

Bruno Senna

Nephew to the late Ayrton Senna, Brazilian Bruno Senna showed talent from an early age when he raced karts against his uncle but was a latecomer to professional motorsport, not making his competitive race debut until 2004 in the Formula BMW UK Championship. Since then he’s carved out an impressive career for himself working his

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Bruno Senna and Karun Chandhok will race for Mahindra in the FIA Formula E Championship

Karun Chandhok

Karun Chandhok is one of only two ex-Indian Formula 1 drivers. A multiple race winner and podium finisher in GP2, Karun was a test driver for Red Bull Racing in 2007 and 2008 before going on to race for HRT and Team Lotus in 2010 and 2011. For the past two years he has been

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The official launch event for the Formula E Beijing ePrix

Beijing Welcomes FIA Formula E with Special Launch Ceremony

Members of the Chinese Government together with city officials and local dignitaries gathered in Beijing today for a special ceremony to officially welcome the new all-electric FIA Formula E Championship, and to launch the Beijing ePrix set for September 13 2014. The prestigious event was attended by more than 200 distinguished guests and was held

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