10 Apr 2018

Porsche, BMW, Mercedes Confirmed to Join Audi Sport in Formula E

[source: FIA Formula E] LONDON, UK - The full list of manufacturers that will homologate powertrains from season six has today been revealed by the FIA - with a total of 11 manufacturers set to compete in the 2019/20 ABB FIA Formula E Championship. Both Mercedes-Benz and Porsche join the already impressive list of automotive brands and renowned names in the world of motorsport committed to the electric street racing series. The two German giants have a long history in racing ...
9 Apr 2018

Audi e-tron Vision Gran Turismo: From the PlayStation To The Race Track

Virtuality turns into reality All-electric concept car to be used as race taxi in Formula E Audi’s Chief Development Officer Peter Mertens: “E-mobility is rapidly gaining importance” Neuburg a.d. Donau -  With the fully electric “Audi e-tron Vision Gran Turismo” concept car Audi is now turning electric mobility into a tangible experience in a unique way. Originally developed exclusively for virtual races on PlayStation 4, Audi is making the new race car reality i...
Mon, Apr 09 , 2018 Bill
6 Apr 2018

Audi To Race Rome For The First Time With Formula E

Formula E celebrates premiere in the Eternal City in race seven of the season Team Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler focuses on another podium finish Champion Lucas di Grassi: “Italy is like a second home for me” Formula E is arriving in Europe. On Saturday, April 14, the electric racing series will make its debut in the streets of Rome. The German Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler team with Daniel Abt and Lucas di Grassi wants to focus on further success in Italy’s capital city. Mo...
Fri, Apr 06 , 2018 Bill
13 Mar 2018

Following Victory in Mexico: Audi Travels To Formula E in Uruguay

source: Audi Sport Round six of the electric racing series along the beach of Punta del Este Team Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler determined to repeat success clinched in Mexico Daniel Abt: “Victory whets appetite for more”  Neuburg a. d. Donau - On triumphing in Mexico, Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler wrote a piece of Formula E history. Daniel Abt was the first German driver to have clinched a victory in this racing series. In the next round at Punta del Este (Uruguay) on S...
Tue, Mar 13 , 2018 Bill
6 Mar 2018

Formula E: Audi e-tron FE05 Ready for First Laps

source: Audi AG Head of Motorsport Dieter Gass: “Technology proves rapid advancement of electric mobility development” First pre-season tests coming up in spring While the current Formula E season is well underway, the future of the electric racing series has already begun at Audi in Neuburg. The first pre-season test of the new Audi e-tron FE05 for Season 5 (2018/2019) is coming up soon. The futuristic design of the second-generation Formula E car i...
Tue, Mar 06 , 2018 Bill
3 Feb 2018

Double Disappointment for Audi in Chile

source: Audi Sport Team Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler without points in Formula E premiere in Santiago Both drivers retired from race Next E-Prix on March 3 in Mexico City Santiago de Chile - The Formula E electric racing series on kicking off its Latin America tour celebrated a spectacular premiere which ended, however, in double disappointment for Team Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler: Daniel Abt and Lucas di Grassi both retired from the race. Title defender Lu...
Sat, Feb 03 , 2018 Bill
30 Jan 2018

Formula E and FIA Release First Digital Images of Gen2 Car

source: Formula E 'The cars will be faster and will have almost double the amount of energy storage capacity and double the range, demonstrating the continuous evolution of battery technology.'  - Alejandro Agag, Founder & CEO of Formula E London - Formula E and the FIA have released the first digital images of the next generation car for season five showcasing the futuristic new-look of the electric street racing series, with the covers coming off the physical model at the G...
Tue, Jan 30 , 2018 Bill
13 Jan 2018

Tough Day for Audi in Marrakesh

source: Audi Sport Team Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler without fortune in Formula E in Marrakesh Daniel Abt still scores one point after drive-through penalty Title defender Lucas di Grassi retired Marrakesh - In round three of the Formula E electric racing series in Marrakesh (Morocco), following a strong beginning, Team Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler only went home with a single point. Daniel Abt, after a drive-through penalty and a full course yellow which came at an unfavor...
Sat, Jan 13 , 2018 Bill
8 Jan 2018

Formula E: Audi Drivers Ready to Race in Marrakesh

source: Audi Sport, photos: Audi Sport Team Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler aims to return to the top Telephone press conference with Daniel Abt on Wednesday, January 10 Neuburg a. d. Donau/Marrakesh - Return to winning ways – this is Team Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler’s aim for the Formula E round in Marrakesh (Morocco). Following a difficult opener in Hong Kong, the two campaigners, Daniel Abt and Lucas di Grassi, are traveling to round three of the electric racing series’...
Mon, Jan 08 , 2018 Bill
3 Jan 2018

Audi and Formula E: Chasing Seconds in the Simulator

source: Audi Sport Race drivers and engineers practice in realistic conditions Audi driver Daniel Abt: “Practice day in Neuburg a key to success” The two Audi drivers, Daniel Abt and Lucas di Grassi, will start round 3 of the season in Marrakesh (Morocco) on January 13. Before each race of the electric series in which Audi is involved with a factory commitment for the first time in 2017/2018, the race drivers and engineers go through the entire process of a full race d...
Wed, Jan 03 , 2018 Bill
12 Dec 2017

Audi Gives Talents an Opportunity in Formula E

source: Audi Sport Rookie test following the race in Marrakesh DTM star Nico Müller and youngster Nyck de Vries in Audi e-tron FE04 A premiere in Formula E: In the racing series’ first rookie test, Nico Müller and Nyck de Vries are going to drive the Audi e-tron FE04 for the first time. The test day is scheduled for January 14, 2018, one day after the next Formula E race in Marrakesh. With the rookie test Formula E and the FIA are giving the registered teams an opp...
Tue, Dec 12 , 2017 Bill
3 Dec 2017

Disappointment for Audi in Formula E opener

source: Audi Sport Winner Daniel Abt excluded after alleged administrative mistake of the team Team Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler announces appeal Lucas di Grassi without points in season opener The turbulent Formula E season opener in Hong Kong ended in disappointment for Audi. On Sunday night, Daniel Abt was stripped of the victory he had deservedly clinched on track in the worldwide electric racing series due to an alleged administrative mistake. Team Audi Sport ABT Scha...
Sun, Dec 03 , 2017 Bill
19 Oct 2017

Audi Sport Visits Rome for Formula E Rome E-Prix Announcement

  [source: Audi Sport] Lucas di Grassi and the Audi e-tron FE04 have electrified Rome: The reigning Formula E Champion on a demo drive together with other teams promoted the electric racing series that will be held in Italy’s capital on April 14, 2018. The track layout for the premiere in Rome promises to deliver a race set in spectacular surroundings. From the world’s largest amphitheater that was built nearly two millenniums ago directly into the fut...