Formula E bags London race for 2019/2020 season
London’s Docklands and ExCeL convention centre will host the final race of the 2019/2020 Formula E season on July 25/26.
The London circuit will consist of 23 corners and run partly indoors and should stick around – ExCel has signed a multi-year contract with the series.
Formula E founder and CEO Alejandro Agag said: “I’m extremely excited to be bringing the ABB FIA Formula E Championship and electric racing back to the UK.
“Every motor sport series would love to host an event in London – this has been our desire for quite some time now and we’re delighted to have found a new home at the ExCeL.
“We have a growing base of knowledgeable and passionate fans in the UK, and this race adds to a fantastic summer of sport as a world-class event we hope Londoners can be proud of.
“Formula E coming back to the UK extends beyond pure racing excitement, it’s also a strong message for London to tackle inner-city air pollution by promoting clean technologies and electric sustainable mobility.”
Motorsport UK chairman David Richards said that he was “absolutely delighted” to see Formula E return.
“This innovative race series will be welcomed by fans throughout the country,” added Richards.
Formula E previously had a London ePrix as Battersea Park hosted races in 2015 and ’16.
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