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Formula E: First car assembly (+video)

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Khatir Soltani
Spark Racing Technology is currently assembling the electric cars that will competye in the new FIA Formula E Championship.

The inaugural Formula E championship will begin in Beijing, China September 13.

Ten races are scheduled on street circuits all around the globe from September 2014 to June 2015.

Following several test sessions, Spark Racing Technology is now in a production process. With four cars to deliver to ten teams, 40 Spark-Renault SRT_01E are due to be delivered.

The Virgin Racing team recently unveiled its drivers. Former Formula 1 driver Jaime Alguersuari will drive alongside Sam Bird, test driver for Mercedes AMG Formula 1 team last year.

View the video of the asembly of the first Formula E car:



Donington Park will provide the location for all Formula E pre-season testing and during the summer. The four days in July (3-4-9-10) and one in August (19) are all open free of charge to the public.


Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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