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Formula E Coming To Moscow
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The city of Moscow will host round nine of the inaugural season of FIA Formula E Championship on June 6.
FIA President Jean Todt, together with Executive Director of the Russian Automobile Federation Sergey Ivanov, Formula E CEO Alejandro Agag and the Chairman of FEH Russia Valentin Buhtoyarov, announced the event during a press conference held Tuesday morning at the Ararat Park Hyatt Hotel.
The Moscow ePrix will take place on a 13-turn street circuit adjacent to the Kremlin. It will be round nine of the new series, with the season finale remaining as the London ePrix on June 27, 2015.
“Russia’s presence in motorsport dates back to the beginning of the 20th Century but the growth rate which we’ve seen in the last few years is incredible,” said Todt. “After the debut of WTCC two years ago and of Formula One last year, the launch of another FIA Championship in the country is an important milestone in this growth path. Formula E represents a new form of racing and entertainment as it’s aimed to attract and engage not only motorsport fans but also a new audience and in particular the younger generations. It fits perfectly in the FIA’s traditional role as a leading promoter of innovation, technology and performance in the automotive sector. I am sure that Moscow will enjoy the event.”
“We are delighted to be welcoming Moscow onto the 2014/2015 Formula E calendar as our 10th host city,” said Agag. “Russian people have always welcomed with passion and enthusiasm international events and we are sure it will be the same with the Moscow ePrix. Russia’s automotive market is steadily growing, as is its electric vehicle industry and I am confident that Formula E will help to promote the concept of sustainable mobility in this country. As with our previous races, we have no doubt the Moscow ePrix is going to be a fantastic spectacle for teams, drivers and fans.”
As a result of the new Moscow race, the date for the eighth round of the series—the Berlin ePrix—has been moved forward by one week and will now take place on May 23.
FIA President Jean Todt, together with Executive Director of the Russian Automobile Federation Sergey Ivanov, Formula E CEO Alejandro Agag and the Chairman of FEH Russia Valentin Buhtoyarov, announced the event during a press conference held Tuesday morning at the Ararat Park Hyatt Hotel.
The Moscow ePrix will take place on a 13-turn street circuit adjacent to the Kremlin. It will be round nine of the new series, with the season finale remaining as the London ePrix on June 27, 2015.
“Russia’s presence in motorsport dates back to the beginning of the 20th Century but the growth rate which we’ve seen in the last few years is incredible,” said Todt. “After the debut of WTCC two years ago and of Formula One last year, the launch of another FIA Championship in the country is an important milestone in this growth path. Formula E represents a new form of racing and entertainment as it’s aimed to attract and engage not only motorsport fans but also a new audience and in particular the younger generations. It fits perfectly in the FIA’s traditional role as a leading promoter of innovation, technology and performance in the automotive sector. I am sure that Moscow will enjoy the event.”
“We are delighted to be welcoming Moscow onto the 2014/2015 Formula E calendar as our 10th host city,” said Agag. “Russian people have always welcomed with passion and enthusiasm international events and we are sure it will be the same with the Moscow ePrix. Russia’s automotive market is steadily growing, as is its electric vehicle industry and I am confident that Formula E will help to promote the concept of sustainable mobility in this country. As with our previous races, we have no doubt the Moscow ePrix is going to be a fantastic spectacle for teams, drivers and fans.”
As a result of the new Moscow race, the date for the eighth round of the series—the Berlin ePrix—has been moved forward by one week and will now take place on May 23.
