Formula E Announces Second Set of Races for 2020/21 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship
– 2020/21 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship announces set of races to follow opening double-header in Diriyah on February 26 & 27.
– Confirmed races from April to June see the all-electric racing series compete in a logistically efficient way across Europe, Africa and South America.
– Strict COVID protocol implemented in partnership with host cities ensures all races prioritise health and safety.
London, England (January 28, 2021) – A month before the 2020/21 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship season opens in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia on February 26 & 27, Formula E and the FIA reveal the set of races to follow the night-time double-header in the desert.2020/21 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship
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Round
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City
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Country
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Date
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1
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Diriyah
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Saudi Arabia
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February 26, 2021
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2
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Diriyah
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Saudi Arabia
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February 27, 2021
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3
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Rome*
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Italy
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April 10, 2021
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4
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Valencia*
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Spain
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April 24, 2021
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5
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Monaco*
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Monaco
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May 8, 2021
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6
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Marrakesh
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Morocco
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May 22, 2021
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7
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Santiago
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Chile
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June 5, 2021
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8
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Santiago
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Chile
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June 6, 2021
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*Subject to circuit homologation
First up will be a return to the Italian capital of Rome and the EUR district for Round 3 on April 10.
Round 4 brings a new race location to the calendar with the debut of the Valencia E-Prix at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo, where pre-season testing has taken place for the past three seasons. This first competitive Spanish outing will be on April 24 and will use a new circuit configuration designed especially for Formula E.
The Monaco E-Prix will be Round 5 of the 2020/21 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship on May 8, marking the fourth biennial race in the Principality.
For Round 6, Formula E will return to the backdrop of the Atlas Mountains in Marrakesh on May 22, racing in Africa at the international circuit Moulay El Hassan for a fifth successive season.
The World Championship then moves to the Americas for the Santiago E-Prix double-header on June 5 & 6.
The current health and safety considerations make the specific organisation of the prestigious Paris E-Prix around Les Invalides too complex in Season 7. Therefore, it has been agreed with the City of Paris to plan instead for the Season 8 edition. Formula E’s races in Sanya and Seoul will not take place in March and May respectively as originally envisaged. They have been postponed and a decision on these events will be confirmed with the remainder of the calendar in early spring.
Formula E will continue to monitor the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and is in constant communication with its community of teams, manufacturers, partners, broadcasters and host cities.
All calendar updates depend on travel restrictions, as well as local government protocols and are subject to approval of the FIA World Motor Sport Council.
Chief Executive Officer of Formula E
Jamie Reigle
“We are committed to delivering a global calendar that befits our first season as a World Championship. We are working closely with all our partners across teams, manufacturers, sponsors, broadcasters and host cities to adapt to external circumstances and ensure the health and safety of everyone involved. We will do so while maintaining what fans love most about Formula E: unpredictable racing, iconic locations and the blend of the real and virtual worlds, all underpinned by our race for better futures.”
Jamie Reigle
“We are committed to delivering a global calendar that befits our first season as a World Championship. We are working closely with all our partners across teams, manufacturers, sponsors, broadcasters and host cities to adapt to external circumstances and ensure the health and safety of everyone involved. We will do so while maintaining what fans love most about Formula E: unpredictable racing, iconic locations and the blend of the real and virtual worlds, all underpinned by our race for better futures.”
Co-Founder & Chief Championship Officer of Formula E
Alberto Longo
“Working on the championship calendar in ‘normal’ circumstances is already an extensive task that takes months of planning and preparation, in collaboration with numerous cities and stakeholders. This next set of races demonstrates the agility of Formula E to react to any given situation and still create a compelling and demanding calendar for teams and drivers. We continue to work on the last set of races and ensure our first season as an FIA World Championship lives up to our own expectations and those of our fans.”
About Formula E and the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship >>
Formula E exists to advance sustainable human progress through the power of electric racing. The only sport certified net zero carbon since inception, Formula E was founded to counteract climate change by accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles.
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship brings intense and unpredictable all-electric racing to the heart of iconic cities around the world. In its first six seasons Formula E crowned five different champions and celebrated 17 winners in 69 races. With more automotive manufacturers on the grid than any other motorsport, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is not only one of the most compelling racing series on the planet but also an unparalleled proving ground for race-to-road electric vehicle and sustainable mobility technologies.
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About ABB >>
ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a leading global technology company that energises the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 110,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com
Sources: Formula E PR
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