7.5.2019 Munich. This coming weekend, the FIG, the FIA Formula E Championship for the ninth season makes the race in the Principality of Monaco (MON) Station.
In our preview, we present the most important facts about the route and the key factors to a successful race.
TRACK FACTS MONACO.
Track length
1,765 km, so the shortest track of the season. The direction of travel in a clockwise direction.
Curves
5 left and 7 right turns. Slowest curve: T3 (approx. 40 km/h). Fastest curve: T7 (approx. 160 km/h). Many different curve types – not typical for the formula E.
Pavement
Very, because it is 90 percent identical to the formula-1 track.
Grip level
Higher than the last time in Paris and Rome. Nevertheless, it can pollute Leaves the track and is a potential disadvantage for Qualifying group 1.
Track layout
Relatively high average speed. Due to a very short Straight, nevertheless, hardly any overtaking opportunities.
Tire wear
Although in a clockwise direction, will be charged to the right more than the left.
Attack Zone
The ATTACK MODE is activated on the Straight. As a result, little loss of time.
Pit lane
Identical with the formula 1 pit lane.
The risk of an accident
Very high.
Key factors
Grip, Car Balance, Qualifying Performance / Starting Places.
Content
- Voices in front of the Monaco E-Prix:
- Roger Griffiths (team Manager BMW i, Andretti Motorsport):
- Alexander Sims (#27 BMW iFE.18):
- António Félix da Costa (#28 BMW iFE.18):
- The FANBOOST Voting.
- Hashtags-of-the-BMW i, Andretti Motorsport driver:
- The BMW i vehicle fleet.
Voices in front of the Monaco E-Prix:
Roger Griffiths (team Manager BMW i, Andretti Motorsport):
“In comparison to the undulating streets of Paris, which offered little Grip, will represent the course in Monaco is a contrast. He is much more fluid, and more a ground of liability, but it still is tight and challenging. Overtake again, it is very difficult to be good placings in the Qualifying even more crucial. The rounds are very short, and it is improved to be exciting to see how much the lap times, since we were two years ago, there load. In view of the short distances between the Europe-race good planning and efficient preparation of great importance. This is what our focus is.“
Alexander Sims (#27 BMW iFE.18):
“I’m very curious to drive for the first Time in the streets of Monaco. Of course, I have followed countless races there on television and am therefore better acquainted with the site as it was in the run-up to some of the other races. I hope that I can be me and my car, and adjust quickly to the course and then a good Qualifying. Because that is the key to to finally, once again, a smooth race.“
António Félix da Costa (#28 BMW iFE.18):
“It is exciting to come to Monaco and drive in a place with such a great racing history. The formula E is a new type of racing and the history adds in Monaco a new Chapter. I am looking forward to offer the spectators a good Show. I hope the Layout and the covering of the route, the BMW iFE.18.“
The FANBOOST Voting.
The FANBOOST Voting is the formula-E-Fans have the chance to vote for a driver to deliver and to help him during the race an extra boost in performance. The five riders with the most FANBOOST votes will receive significantly more power, which you can access within a 5-second window during the second half of the race. Fans can vote starting six days before the race. Every Fan has the opportunity to vote Once per day. The Voting ends 15 minutes after the start of the race. There are three ways to vote: online at https://fanboost.fiaformulae.com/, via the official formula E App, or on Twitter using the Hashtags #FANBOOST, as well as the name and surname of the driver as a single-Word Hashtag.
Hashtags-of-the-BMW i, Andretti Motorsport driver:
#Alexander Sims
#Antonio Felix Dacosta
The BMW i vehicle fleet.
BMW i is as the “Official Vehicle Partner” for the first hour in the FIG FIA Formula E Championship and also in season 5, the Safety-Car fleet. At the top of the BMW M components modified BMW i8 coupe Safety Car (fuel consumption combined: 1.8 l/100 km; power consumption combined: 14,0 kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 42 g/km). In addition, the BMW i3s (fuel consumption includes combined: 0.0 l/100 km; combined electric power consumption: 14,3 kWh; CO2 emission, combined: 0 g/km)* as a “Race Director’s Car” and the BMW 530e iPerformance (fuel consumption combined: 2,2-2.1 l/100 km; power consumption combined: 13,6-13,3 kWh/100 km, CO2-emissions combined: 49-47 g/km)* in its function as a “Medical Car” for the BMW i vehicle fleet for the FIG FIA Formula E Championship.
Hong Kong (CHN), 10th March 2019. FIG FIA Formula E Championship, Hong Kong E-Prix, BMW i, Andretti Motorsport, António Félix da Costa (POR) BMW iFE.18 #28.
CO2 emissions & fuel consumption.
The figures for fuel consumption, CO2-emissions and power consumption are determined in accordance with the prescribed measuring process of regulation (EU) 2007/715 in the current version. The specifications refer to a vehicle in base facilities in Germany, the Ranges take into account differences in the selected wheel and tyre size, and the optional special equipment.
The information are already determined on the Basis of the new WLTP test-cycle and on the comparability on the NEDC is calculated. In these vehicles related taxes, (Parking) on CO2 emissions, other than the values specified here apply for the assessment of taxes and other vehicle.
Stand 06.12.2018
Further information on official fuel consumption and official specific emissions of CO2 can be taken from car emissions of new passenger cars to the ‘guide on the fuel economy, CO2-emissions and power consumption of new Passenger’ charge at all sales outlets, the Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern-scharnhausen, Germany and online under https://www.dat.de/co2/ available-for-free.
