EAST END ELECTRIC
“On street circuits, we adapt to variables. Get an idea of where the grip is, then get on with it”
ANTONIO FELIX DA COSTA 2019-2020 Champion
SEVEN seasons in, Formula E has become a fixture of motorsport, attracting manufacturers keen to bask in its green credentials, reach younger audiences and use it as a laboratory for electric technology.
On the surface, there are similarities to F1. Both use single-seater chassis and boast impressive driving talent backed by big-name brands; the differences start with where they race. While F1 has its mix of historic venues and state-of-the-art modern circuits, Formula E has a “take it to the people” mentality that sees it race on tight and twisty temporary tracks in big cities. Last month saw its pandemic-delayed return to London, on a world-first indoor and outdoor circuit in the ExCeL centre. There, Auto Express joined the DS
