The present: a Paris ePrix in the spotlight<\/b><\/p>\n
Invited this Friday in front of the assembly of journalists, Jean Todt did not hide his emotion in front of the microphones:<\/p>\n
\u00ab It is a pride to bring Formula E here to Paris, \u00bb declared Jean Todt. \u00bb<\/p>\n
\u00ab My FIA office is just a few steps from the circuit. I have lived in Paris for so long, it’s a very exciting moment for me. Formula E has already evolved in fantastic places, but a race in Paris is an even better place! The setting is perfect for this kind of discipline. I hope we will stay here for a few more years. \u00bb<\/p>\n
For Alejandro Agag, Formula E indeed blends wonderfully into the Parisian universe:<\/p>\n
\u00ab We must thank all those who made this race possible. Formula E has very strong French DNA. \u00bb<\/p>\n
For the anecdote, he also confided to us that the idea of such a championship was born in a Parisian restaurant!<\/p>\n
I think this race will be the biggest and the most beautiful of those we have organized so far.<\/p>\n
As soon as political approval was given, the efficiency of the French organization did the rest. Although it was a difficult exercise, the construction of the track was carried out efficiently and quickly. We are very impressed with the work done so far: it is a pleasure to organize this race here.<\/p>\n
As such, although the duration of the contract between the Paris City Hall and Formula E is only for one year, Alejandro Agag admitted that discussions are already underway to establish Formula E permanently in the heart of the French capital.<\/p>\n
The Future: A Discipline with an Increasingly Distinctive Style?<\/b><\/p>\n
The two protagonists also commented on the overall evolution of Formula E, a rapidly growing discipline both technically and structurally. With the opening up of technical possibilities for the teams, the arrival of Jaguar in 2016-2017, and new destinations like Hong Kong, the good news keeps coming…<\/p>\n
As the former director of Scuderia Ferrari reminded us. \u00ab The series is progressing well. \u00bb<\/p>\n
\u00ab We want to see Formula E with more autonomous and sustainable batteries. We specifically think about doubling the autonomy capacity for the race. Innovations from the series should benefit everyday life cars. \u00bb<\/p>\n
But could this ambitious roadmap deal a blow to the already diminished prestige of Formula 1?<\/p>\n
According to Alejandro Agag, Formula E does not compete with Formula 1. I myself am a big fan of the category, he defended. The interest of our discipline is its spirit, its autonomy, and its speed. Obviously, it would be a big mistake to try to compete with it.<\/p>\n
In any case, Formula E is part of the future of motor racing.<\/p>\n
On the electrical front, efficiency and speed levels are brought to an unprecedented point.<\/p>\n
In this spirit of continuous pursuit of innovation, Formula E is indeed clearly stepping forward with the upcoming launch of a “Roborace” championship, dedicated to autonomous electric single-seaters, meaning without a driver.<\/p>\n
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