FIA Formula E Championship 2014-15

[JoestForEver]

Originally Posted by W.A Trichlorostyrene

Great article about it: http://f1elvis.com/2014/12/15/formul...age-explained/

Thanks a lot for clarifying that to me bro. Still the Heidfeld Malaysia punishment was a bit ridiculous for me.

[bjohnsonsmith]

Originally Posted by chris bailey

Surely what's needed for this formula is not weedy little single-seaters that will always look less convincing than F1, but silhouette saloon cars with the same underpinnings as the single seaters. Only allow cars based on a road-going EV to give it credibility. Imagine a field of E-Golfs, BMW's, Nissans, Vauxhalls(Chevy) Renaults etc..... Door-handle to door-handle in virtual silence, it'd be surreal!!

I'll get my coat.....................

I like that idea.

[bjohnsonsmith]

More manufacturers and power trains for next year.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117181

[Xpunk75]

Hey everyone,

John and I are back again with another episode of E-Prix talk. In this show we discus round 3 of the FIA Formula - E Championship! Check it out if you are interested and also we are doing a pick'em contest on the show if you want to join in on the fun.


http://www.podbros.com/podcast/eprix...3#.VJrqDf_jDWA

[Xpunk75]

Originally Posted by bjohnsonsmith

More manufacturers and power trains for next year.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117181

Great news for the series but I'm a little depressed that there won't be any competition in chassis design. I think it's unwise to keep the Spark for 5 years.

[Beetle]

Originally Posted by BtccLee

When are we going to find information on the British round.

Out of interest, is anyone here considering going? I certainly intend to, if everything works out. Really enjoying this series...

No idea, but it's damn near impossible to run it at ExCel London, the proposed secondary option. Battersea is the ticket, I'd say.

I'll likely be in London that weekend, so I may meet you there!

[Mekola]

Well, I could confirm I'll be at the Buenos Aires ePrix... With the cheapest of the tickets, but will be at all...

[NaBUru38]

That's great, Mekola! could you takes some photos for Wikipedia?

[Mekola]

I have only a basic digital camera to take pics of Formula E cars. In 2008-09, with the same equipment, could take some half decent pics of F3 Sudam cars at Buenos Aires autodrome but for the moment they've still not released.

[tux]

The atmosphere looks good in Buenos Aires, crowd seem to be enjoying it.

Formula E need to take a look at these suspension failures before someone gets hurt.

[Biscuits In A Red Bull]

It's chaotic now! Great race, if slightly concerning with the suspension failures and Alguersuari's lack of eyesight...

...Antonio Felix da Costa surely will win this race with Heidfeld's penalty! How unlucky is Nick!!!!

[Bodysnatcher]

Sam Bird could have had it too, if..if.. if..

2 identical suspension failures are bad, luckily street circuits have slower speeds and accidents were solo jobs nicely controlled by the walls.

[GT6]

a good race with plenty of action well worth watching on itv4

[Biscuits In A Red Bull]

Interesting thought. I didn't see any sizeable sausage kerbs at the Buenos Aires circuit. Although I was watching the cars, not the circuit features...

[Mekola]

Enjoyed a lot the race. For the moment, was the most majestic formula racing live I've ever seen. No problem with the sounds, I've accustomed to it and didn't disturb me.

Alas, at the last stages of the race, what a shame the assistance truck that cut two or three times the line to carry Di Grassi's car out of the escape of the curve. They couldn't carry it out until the end of the race.

[Go_For_Pole]

In fact their delay meant all drivers had enough battery to attack on the last few laps. That made the finale quite thrilling I must say.

[Maverick248]

I'm little disappointed by this race, particularly with the neutralisation, it was a big confusion.
Another bad point is the number of suspension failure.

However the track was nice and the last 10 laps interesting to see.

[Peat]

I wanted to hate it, but I have to admit that Formula E is rather enjoyable.

[canamman]

I like it because there seems to be a little more
driver talent to car talent involved with those races. Its a good
group of drivers who don't mind taking a risk every
now and then.

[Mies7337]

I absolutely loved every single minute of every race so far! Great series, and I don't mind the sound of the cars, because every race contains more action than the complete 2009 formula one season. Well done to the organisers!

[rwintle]

That race was the most fun to watch this far, I'd say. Slightly let down by the suspension failures and some distinctly amateurish driving in the late laps. Good fun though.

[Xpunk75]

Hey everyone!

John and I are back to discuss probably the best race of the season. If you interested in hearing our thoughts, race analysis, and picks for Round 5 give us a listen. If you like our show or want to participate in our pick'em contest please email us eprixtalk@gmail.com!

Always enjoy reading everyone's thoughts on the series here at Ten Tenth's! Cheers mates!!

http://www.podbros.com/podcast/eprix...4#.VLa_h3s4dps

[Mekola]

In the Buenos Aires eVillage loved the Formula E medallion but was so expensive to me. 450 Argentine pesos! The caps of the teams had the same cost.

[mgcsaylor]

Great to hear Moscow added to the calendar. Beautiful section of the city for a race!

This is going to make the teams pull their hair out. Changing Berlin to May 23rd puts it smack-dab on the Saturday when most of the teams that race in Formula E will be racing in GP2 and/or FR3.5 in Monaco!

And this is after some of them raced at Pau in F3 the weekend prior!

Then they have to get out of two very busy cities and get to Moscow!

The boys and girls will definitely deserve their Russian Standard vodka washed down by some Sibirskaya Korona beer!

[W.A Trichlorostyrene]

Battersea layout revealed: http://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2...een-light.aspx

Basically 3 slow left turns and 5 chicanes. Far from the proposed layout that looked very fast and flowing.