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CNN International Adds Formula E Supercharged Show

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Viewers of the FIA’s all-electric race series, Formula E, will be thrilled to learn there’s a new show to watch on CNN International. A first for the channel, Supercharged brings Formula E to the screen with a behind the scenes series presented by technology and motorsport presenter Nicki Shields.

Shields is well-known in Formula E circles, having been one of three presenters announced in the sports…

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Jacques Villeneuve and Venturi Formula E Team Part Ways

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After just three races since joining the Venturi Formula E team in August 2015, Jacques Villeneuve has ended his time with Formula E. The announcement comes after, “a disagreement over the future direction of the team.” The decision was met mutually and there is reportedly no discord between the ex-Formula One 1997 Champion and the Monegasque team as they go their separate ways.

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Formula E Adds Driverless ROBORACE Support Series in S3

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Formula E and Kinetik today announced a partnership with the intention to launch a global race series for driverless electric cars. This new championship called ‘ROBORACE’ will provide a competitive platform for the autonomous driving solutions that are now being developed by many large industrial automotive and technology players as well as top tech universities.

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Formula E Donington 11.08.2015 | © Jonathan Musk, AutoVolt

Facebook & Formula E Provide Exclusive Live Driver Streams

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Formula E’s position as the leading digital motorsport channel will be further enhanced by a new collaboration with Facebook to enjoy unprecedented levels of exclusive content and opportunities to engage with drivers, teams and events taking place throughout the course of each race.

The season-opener will be the first-ever motor race to be streamed live via the social media…

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Formula E Adds Another Glamorous Location to its Calendar: Hong Kong

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Hong Kong is set to feature on the calendar for season three (S3) of the FIA Formula E Championship.

The Hong Kong ePrix will take place on 9 October 2016, subject to FIA track homologation. The 2km circuit will run between Lung Wo Road and the Star Ferry, with cars expected to reach speeds of up to 225kph (140mph).

Exactly one year from now the cars will hit the track for the Hong Kong ePrix with DHL…

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Formula E Donington Test Day 3 July 2014 - PHOTO: Jonathan Musk

Super Pole Shoot-out for Formula E

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Pole position for this season’s Formula E races will be decided in a five-car, 15-minute shoot-out rather than more traditional qualifying sessions.

As was the case in season one, the drivers will be placed into four groups of five by means of a lottery. However, these sessions have now been shortened to just six minutes. This means the drivers will only have time for an out-lap, a warm-up lap at 170kW and one flying lap at 200kW.

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