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Robin Frijns, the Dutch leader of the Envision Virgin team, is now leading the Formula E World Championship after the Monaco race, although he has not yet won a race in Season 7. Thanks to 62 points collected in 7 races and less than three months, he is ahead of three Top Teams, Mercedes EQ (De Vries 2nd, Vandoorne 6th), Jaguar (Evans 3rd, Bird 5th) and DS Techeetah (Da Costa 4th, Vergne 7th). All the drivers of these three teams have won at least one race this season, except Evans. Mercedes EQ is still leading the Constructors Championship, despite a terrible Saturday in the streets of the Principality (De Vries 20th, Vandoorne 22nd).
Formula E World Championship standings after Monaco (Race 7):
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Jaguar Racing posted the best two times of Free Practice 1, early morning on the Monaco track, with Sam Bird clocking a 1 :32.220 and Mitch Evans a 1 :32.253, only 33/1000 of a second behind his team-mate. On the full F1 layout (3.3 km), used for the first time this weekend in Formula E, all drivers enjoyed a 35-minute session since 10 minutes were lost because of a mechanical issue for Sergio Sette Camara (Dragon) who stopped at La Rascasse.
Mechanical issue for Sergio Sette Camara (Dragon)
The provisional Top 6 was completed by Robin Frijns (Virgin) in 3rd place, reigning champion Antonio Felix da Costa (DS Techeetah) in 4th and Pascal Wehrlein (Porsche) in 5th, ahead of World Championship leader Nyck de Vries (Mercedes EQ) in 6th place. A very promising result for five of the best current Formula E teams
In order to show how tough this day at the races will be, 15 drivers were grouped in one second in this very first session, the next one being scheduled for 10 :15 for 30 minutes only. Qualifying will start at noon, with 4 groups of 6 cars, and culminate with the Super Pole session, for the Top 6 drivers.
Free Practice 2 started, as scheduled, at 10 :15, for 30 minutes only, and finished with a similar result to FP1 : two Jaguars ahead, with only one change, Mitch Evans going faster than Sam Bird.
We had to wait for the last six minutes of this session until Max Günther (BMW) improved Bird’s time in FP1 : 1:32.105 thanks to a very useful power supplement (250 kW instead of 200) available, in order to prepare the mid-day qualification session. At that time, the German driver was ahead of his team-mate Jake Dennis, a rookie in FE this season but already a winner, at the end of Race 2 in Valencia last month.
However, on the complete 3.3km F1 track used for the first time this weekend by FE single-seaters, the perspective of a potential 1-2 for the BMW Andretti Team was first ruined by DS Techeetah, when Antonio Félix da Costa, the defending champion, clocking a very impressive 1:31.359. This was until Evans, the fastest Kiwi in the electric world, ended up with a 1:31.118 under the chequered flag marking the session end, ahead of team-mate Bird, only 185/1000th back. This was a good way to convince all potential spectators, around the track and on the internet, that they cannot afford to miss the qualification sessions, starting at noon : 4 groups of six cars, then Super Pole for the Top 6 drivers. Game on !
The history between the Monegasque circuit and electric races started in 2015. Launched few months ago in Pekin on September 2014, Formula E is the only single-seater motorsport championship that uses only electric cars and recognized by the FIA. 11 dates are on the calendar for this first season, with only temporary city-centre street circuits. 10 teams are enlisted on the Championship, who shows the interest of famous manufacturers as Renault, Audi or even Venturi.
For this first year, Monaco, with its legendary street circuit was a key essential venue for the promotor on its calendar. « This is the most traditional race in the history” said the Formula E CEO Alejandro Agag. “The first Grand Prix back to 14 April 1929. This remains a very important date. And this Saturday will also register as another historic moment for the Formula E and for Monaco as well. A special day for the whole motorsport. »
Round seven of the FIA Formula E Championship, the first edition of the Monaco ePrix took place on May 9, 2015, on a revisited track: 12-turns, 1.76km layout which uses the same start-finish line and pit complex but rather than continue up the hill to Casino Square the cars will take a sharp turn at Sainte Devote and re-join at the exit of the tunnel.
Monaco Grand Prix race winner (2004 / Renault) Jarno Trulli said: “I think it’s a reasonably good track and obviously the location is fantastic. It takes in half of the Formula 1 circuit, which is enough for the Formula E car and I’m sure it’s going to be good for overtaking. You can see that going down into the first corner there is a hairpin, then we head rearwards down towards the tunnel (Turn 3), where there is another hard braking with a possible overtaking point.”
The Italian driver was right. The start of this 2015 Monaco ePrix was marked by a big collision between Daniel Abt and Bruno Senna after few meters in the race, forcing the safety car to intervene.
Former Toro Rosso driver in F1, Sébastien Buemi, who claimed pole position, dominated the entirety of this first electric race in the history of the Principality. Despite the attempts of the Brazilian Lucas di Grassi (early pit stop), the Swiss driver of the e.dams Renault Team was the first to cross the finish line. The podium was complete by two Brazilians (di Grassi & Piquet). With the Fan Boost use, Jean-Eric Vergne did the fastest lap.
“Winning in Monaco is a special feeling. I knew nobody had ever won in Formula E starting from the pole position so I’m glad to get there”.
Suspense for the 4 following races on the Formula E calendar. This trio on the podium is now in the first 3 places. Few weeks later, Nelson Piquet Jr. will become the first driver to win the Formula E Championship, one point ahead of Sebastien Buemi. This first edition will remain a sporting success and in terms of public attendance with full grandstand on this Saturday 09 May.
Full race :
https://youtu.be/nLz5M6fWIIo
Photos : Michael Alesi / Jean-Marc Follete
The Monaco EPRIX has officially started this morning at 7:30 a.m. with the first free practice. During 45 minutes, the drivers were able to test the e-car on the track. Lucas Di Grassi had the best time in 50”183. Sam Bird (50”255) and Mitch Evans ( 50”292) complete the podium. Next free practice will be at 10 a.m.
Oliver Rowland had the best time in the FP2. For the first time Monaco E- PRIX drivers complete a lap in less than 50 seconds. The Nissan e.dams pilot completed the best lap in 49”847. Jean Eric Vergne (49”97) and Andre Lotterer (49’’981) complete the podium. You can find all the drivers’ times bellow. Qualifying comes next at 11:45 a.m.
ROWLAND 49’’847
VERGNE 49’’970
LOTTERER 49’’981
LYNN 50’’042
DI GRASSI 50’’051
WEHRLEIN 50’’130
SIMS 50’’199
MASSA 50’’232
ABT 50’’263
BIRD 50’’266
D’AMBROSIO 50’’321
DA COSTA 50’’403
VANDOORNE 50’’418
MORTARA 50’’631
LOPEZ 50’’679
PAFFETT 50’’831
TURVEY 50’’831
GÜNTHER 50’’862
FRIJNS 50’’960
DILLMANN 51’’142
BUEMI 51’’176
EVANS 51’’363
After starting on pole position Jean-Eric Vergne could secure the win. He was able to defend his position even with the attacks from Rowland, Massa and Wehrlein. The Monaco E-Prix has been an entertaining race with a lot of actions. With that win, Jean-Eric Vergne gets his second success of the season – he won in Sanya in March. The French driver ended the race in front of Oliver Rowland and Felipe Massa. The Brazilian did honor to his Venturi for its home race thanks to a solid driving. It’s the third podium of the season for the Monégasque team, the first ever podium in Formula E for Massa.
Post race reactions
Jean-Eric Vergne
« This is my first podium in Monaco. I’m truly happy, it’s an incredible feeling. The race was pretty much under control, even if at the end it was very close. In the last few laps it was only a question of staying on the track and finishing the race. I had to make sure I was closing the door, but I was feeling pretty confidant. The team was stressed but in the car everything was under control. »
Oliver Rowland
« Of course Paris was disappointing, and afterwards it was frustrating with the 3-place grid penalty. We knew we had to maximise the qualifying and that’s what we did. To finish 2nd with a 3-place grip penalty is a pretty good result. It was a positive race. »
Felipe Massa
« It’s a great feeling to finish on the podium. It has been a nice race and nice qualifying. For once it was a clean race for us. Of course, it’s the best place to get on the podium in Monaco for the team, it’s our home race. It was really special because when I was standing on the podium I saw my son and he was screaming. It brings you extra happiness. »
On Thursday, 9th May pupils at the Condamine Primary School were thrilled to receive visits from Felipe Massa and Edoardo Mortara who are drivers in the Monaco based Formula-E Team Venturi.
During the visit, both drivers talked about their sporting achievements, how they got into motor racing, the difficulties they faced along the way and the importance of perseverance, patience and diligence. The children were keen to know more about their guests and had prepared lots of interesting questions for them to answer.
The visit ended with an autograph session and a class selfie with the drivers. The children were full of energy after their visit and excited to see who will win the Monaco E-Prix which takes place on Saturday, 11th May from 7:00 am until 9:00pm.
The E-Village officially opened at 4pm on Friday. It will be available to the public until 9pm tonight and from 7am to 9pm on Saturday. It’s located on the Quai Antoine 1er and it offers a lot of futuristic activities. And of course it’s free of charges.
Get the opportunity to discover the pilot’s univers. Shoes, tracksuits, steering-wheel… You’ll know everything once you’ll have visited the E-Village.
Discover the GEN2, the new car of the 2019 Formula E season. Their battery-life are powerful enough to finish the race. The single-seater reaches 100km/h in 2,8 seconds.
Become a driver for a few minutes by testing the simulators, the VR and the tablets. There are a lot of options in the E-Village to drive virtually on the Monaco track.
Discover the world thanks to the DHL sign in the heart of the E-Village. No worries for laziest one : you’ll have plenty of rest areas.
A meeting with the pilots is scheduled on Saturday at 2.30pm. You’ll be able to get autographs, pictures and even to chat with the drivers.
MONACO (30 November 2018)– In only two weeks, on December 15, the first race of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship will be held in Saudi Arabia, in the streets of Ad Diriyah. Before discovering this season full of new features, Formula E fans have a great reason to be happy: the Monaco E-Prix, one the masterpiece of the season, is back in the calendar like each odd-numbered years. The tickets are already available. Grab your tickets before December 31 and get a price of only 20€ for the presale of an adult grandstand ticket.
For the third edition of the Monaco E-Prix, the Allianz E-Village will be located on the Quai Antoine 1er. In addition of the number of stands dedicated to food and entertainment, the Allianz E-Village gives the opportunity to get up close with the latest features and innovations of the car manufacturers. Test your skill in the Gaming Zone on one of our simulators. The place where you can meet your heroes during the traditional autograph session.
But the major innovation is on track. The Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY, whose first race will be held next month, is the world’s first all-electric production based international race series. On stage, the first battery all electric car of the Jaguar range, the I-Pace SV. Modified for racing, they will for victory during meetings made up of free practice, qualifying and 30 minutes’ race before the start of the E-Prix.
While the championship might be only five years old, the technology racing around the circuit is ever-changing. Season 5 will see 22 Gen2 cars racing around the track in anger for the very first time. The Batmobile-esque all-electric racer has double the energy storage capacity of the Gen1 car, meaning it can complete a whole race, so no more mid-race car swaps. With 250kW of power, the Gen2 will accelerate from 0-100km/h in 2.8-seconds and go on to a top speed of 280km/h. Greater speeds, more action on track and with just one car per driver – there’s everything to lose.
No more lap limits – we’re moving to timed races. With each round running to a strict limit of 45-minutes plus one lap to reach the chequered flag.
The new season begins in two weeks in Middle-East before moving to Marrakesh, Santiago, Mexico, Hong Kong, and China in Sanya. The European tour will be back in the streets of Rome, Paris, and Berlin.
Then Formula E will come back in Switzerland, but in Bern, and the season will finish up with a double-header in New York City, on July 13 and 14, where a new champion will be crowned.
In a world first for motorsport, drivers will be able to access a higher power mode in addition to FANBOOST, by passing through an activation zone marked out and visible on the circuit for fans at the track and those watching on TV. When a driver passes through the activation zone, they will be able to access 225kW of power – as opposed to the standard 200kW available during the race. Signalling the power hike is the job of the new illuminated FIA halo head protection device, which will show different colours for each of the two power modes.
After the announcement that HWA will be 11th team to join the grid, there will be a total of 22 cars on the start line of the first race of Season 5. With BMW becoming a full manufacturer team, the German marque will join the likes of Audi, DS, Jaguar, NIO, Penske, Nissan (which takes the place of sister marque Renault) and Venturi as manufacturers in the series. With a new season and new teams out there, we say hello to Felipe Massa (Venturi Formula E Team), Stoffel Vandoorne (HWA RACELAB), Pascal Wehrlein (Mahindra Racing), Alex Sims (BMW i Andretti Motorsport) and Garry Paffett (HWA RACELAB) as they make their debut in the series. Join us, it’s going to be big!
Monaco E-Prix Prices:
Adults
Grandstand – 20€ until December 31 – 30€ from January 1st
Children (0 – 16)
Grandstand – Free when accompanied by an adult
To grab your tickets – http://www.monaco-eprix.com/
