Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds has confirmed that the electric series is exploring the possibility of hosting another event abroad in addition to the Portland race.
“As you know, we have races in Mexico City and Portland, and I think the American market, especially the American market, can handle another race,” Dodd told Racer. – We would like to do two races, and there are many big and interesting cities ready to host this.
There are many rumors about a possible race in Los Angeles – there is no smoke without fire, and this rarely happens in motorsports. I think Los Angeles is a great place to host a Formula E race, especially considering that the state of California pays a lot of attention to environmental issues.
North America is a very large market, there is room for a new variety, that much is certain. We have raced in Log Beach and New York in the past, but I will make no secret of the fact that we are keen to expand our presence in North America, and I think Los Angeles is one of the few cities that can handle such issues. a project perfect.
I cannot say exactly how many stages on the calendar the optimal number would be, 16 or 17. But in Formula E there is also a technical limiting factor: we are talking about the battery. We try to ensure that the batteries can last a certain number of races during the season, but if we move from the 3rd generation cars to the 4th, this obviously gives us the opportunity to be more flexible and add new races to the calendar if we want.
I can’t say or guarantee, but my instincts tell me that if we continue to increase the number of races, there will be 18-20 one day. We think this is the maximum.”
Formula E races have been taking place in the United States since 2015: first in Miami, then in 2015 and 2016. – in Long Beach, and from 2017 to 2022. – in New York. Last season, Portland hosted the E-Prix for the first time, and this year the circuit will once again host a double round of the Electric Car World Championship in the last weekend of June.
Source: F1 News
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