Formula E: On Track for an Exciting Start

With just over two months to go until the motorsports world is turned on its head, excitement is building for the first race of the all new FIA Formula E Championship. Here’s the latest.

As the countdown continues toward a new era in motorsports there is certainly no lack of excitement in the Formula E world. The teams are testing at Donington Park, the second batch of cars were delivered by DHL, media accreditation has opened, the Punta del Este ePrix circuit revealed and Formula 1 winner Jarno Trulli forms the championship’s 10th team.

"I have had a smile on my face since the first lap." (Frank Montagny, Andretti Autosport)

Cars hit the track
On June 3 the official FIA Formula E teams ran their cars for the very first time at Donington Park. Though it was a cold and wet day, all seven of the confirmed drivers took to the track to test their Spark-Renault SRT-01E. The driver line-up included new Andretti Autosport signing Frank Montagny, who said, “The car is very special and honestly I have had a smile on my face since the first lap I stepped into it and I still can’t stop.”

Second set of cars on schedule
The second set of Formula E cars were delivered to Donington Park on schedule by DHL on June 17. The teams are now stripping down and rebuilding the cars ahead of the first official test on July 3 and 4.

Media accreditation opens
As public interest grows so too does that of the media. On June 13 the FIA Formula E Championship officially launched the media accreditation process for the inaugural 2014/2015 season. “To date, the level of global media interest in the FIA Formula E Championship has been extremely high,” Tom Phillips, Formula E press officer.

Punta del Este ePrix circuit revealed
Six months from now Formula E will race the streets of Punta de Este in Uruguay. The Punta del Este ePrix circuit was revealed to the public just three days ago. The 2.8-kilometer track features 20 turns along the city’s picturesque harbor and has been nicknamed the Monte Carlo of South America. The beaches are sure to make a beautiful backdrop for this challenging race.

DHL's Formula E logistics solutions begins with cutting and then offsetting emissions.

Jarno Trulli throws hat in the ring
Formula 1 race winner Jarno Trulli announced he is to form and manage a new team for the FIA Formula E Championship – entitled TrulliGP Formula E Team. The 39-year-old Italian takes over the entry of Drayson Racing. He is the eighth driver to sign for Formula E alongside Daniel Abt and Lucas di Grassi at Audi Sport Abt, Sam Bird and Jaime Alguersuari at Virgin Racing, Bruno Senna and Karun Chandhok at Mahindra Racing and Franck Montagny at Andretti Autosport.

DHL prepares logistics solution
To be most effective, Formula E needs to be truly sustainable, and the workings of the championship, right down to the materials used for entertainment and broadcasting will have to account for their contribution to its carbon footprint. That's where we come in. We're a Founding Partner of Formula E, a partnership that provides a natural fit for us. We’re applying our green logistics expertise – based on our tried and tested GoGreen environmental protection program – to offer support in transporting Formula E as sustainably as possible. Beyond understanding the Championship’s carbon footprint and working to reduce first and then offset emissions, we will help Formula E navigate the complex task of shipping the team’s sophisticated equipment and the ever-so-sensitive batteries. Stay tuned for more on our innovative, sustainable logistics solutions.

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