FIA asks FE teams to review braking systems following Mortara shunt

FIA asks FE teams to review braking systems following Mortara shunt

Venturi Racing driver Mortara was taken for precautionary checks after a brake-by-wire (BBW) system fault caused him to crash heavily following a practice start in Saudi Arabia.

As a result, both Mercedes and the cars of customer team Venturi Racing were not allowed to compete in qualifying but were later cleared to start the Sunday night race.

Ahead of the Rome E-Prix double-header, the FIA has asked all teams to check the failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) of their braking system.

Manufacturers must submit a list that considers all scenarios relating to an issue in order to homologate their car. Read more

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Reigle: Formula E unlikely to fill Audi vacancy for 2021-22 season

Reigle: Formula E unlikely to fill Audi vacancy for 2021-22 season

Formula E boss Jamie Reigle reckons the championship is unlikely to fill Audi’s vacancy in time for the 2021-22 season but reckons the notion of fewer teams “has some advantages”. Read more

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Rast not ruling out DTM return following Audi FE exit

Eibach: A true champion: René Rast new brand ambassador for Eibach

Rene Rast is leaving the door open for a return to the DTM in 2022 due to Audi’s impending exit from Formula E at the end of the current campaign.

Three-time DTM champion Rast was signed by Audi for the 2020/21 FE season alongside Lucas di Grassi, having impressed the marque as a replacement for the ousted Daniel Abt in Berlin last year.

He entered Formula E with a view to forge a long-term career in the all-electric series, even giving up on a fifth season in the DTM due to clashes between the two championships.

But days after pre-season testing at Valencia in December, Audi announced that it would quit Formula E after the final round of the season, leaving an uncertain future for the German driver. Read more

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Formula E opener, part two: strong performance, meagre haul

The Audi e-tron FE07 was again one of the fastest cars on the grid in the second race of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Diriyah (Saudi Arabia). Nevertheless, Saturday’s race ended rather disappointingly for Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler with the 8th and 17th positions.

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Audi starts the first Formula E World Championship season with big goals

Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler begins its final season as a factory team in Formula E with big goals: Lucas di Grassi and his new teammate René Rast want to clinch victories and fight for the title in the series’ first year as a world championship. The season kicks off with two night races in Diriyah (Saudi Arabia). Read more

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Saudi Arabia FE race could move to new location with several options available

Formula E races in Saudi Arabia could move to a new location as part of the country’s plans to boost domestic tourism. Read more

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“You don’t get this tingling sensation in testing”

Formula E, test Valencia 2020

In exactly two weeks, Formula E will begin its new season, the first as an official FIA world championship. Ahead of the two races in Diriyah (Saudi Arabia), Lucas di Grassi and René Rast talk about the tingling sensation before the start, a promise to the fans and very special leisure activities. Read more

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Kelvin van der Linde competes for Audi in virtual world of Formula E

Formula E, Rookie Test Marrakesh 2020

One month before the beginning of the new season in Diriyah (Saudi Arabia), Formula E is launching the new edition of its virtual championship: Under the title of “Formula E Accelerate,” the participants will compete against each other on the simulator from January 28. Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler is entering Kelvin van der Linde, a professional race driver from the Audi family.

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Formula E launches new Accelerate Esports competition

Formula E has launched a six-round Esports competition for which every full-time entrant will receive a share of a €100,000 prize fund, with the winner earning a real-life car test. Read more

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2021 Formula E season to begin with Saudi Arabia night races

FE - A new season of all-electric racing kicks off in Saudi Arabia | Federation Internationale de l'Automobile

Formula E has announced that its Saudi Arabia night races will go ahead as planned in late February and will move to become the opening round of the 2021 season. Read more

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