22.5.2019 Munich. This coming weekend, the FIG, the FIA Formula E Championship for the tenth race of the season in Berlin (GER) Station. At the home race for BMW i, Andretti Motorsport, BMW i is again the title partner.
In our preview, we present the most important facts about the route, as well as the key factors for a successful BMW i, Berlin E-Prix.
TRACK FACTS BERLIN.
Track length
2,375 km, relatively short. The direction of travel counter-clockwise.
Curves
5 left and 5 right turns. Slowest curve: T6 (approximately 48 km/h). Fastest curve: T8 (approx. 160 km/h).
Pavement
Very flat, uniform Concrete surface (airport)
Grip level
Medium. Since the course does not lead on public roads and no Leaves or pollen pollute the track, should be the disadvantage for Qualifying-group 1 less in size.
Track layout
Relatively high average speed. Therefore, relatively high energy consumption. Two long Straights and a wide track make for good overtaking opportunities.
Tire wear
High. Especially for the right side. Tire wear can be in the race is a key factor.
Attack Zone
The ATTACK MODE is activated on the outside of Turn 6. Risk of loss of Position available.
The risk of an accident
Due to the wide range relatively small.
Key factors
High efficiency of the drive train, power management, tire wear.
Content
- Voices in front of the BMW i, Berlin E-Prix:
- Jens Marquardt (BMW Group Motorsport Director):
- 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:
- CO2 emissions & fuel consumption.
Voices in front of the BMW i, Berlin E-Prix:
Jens Marquardt (BMW Group Motorsport Director):
“The first home game for BMW i, Andretti Motorsport, this coming weekend is something very Special for us. As ‘Official Vehicle Partner’ is BMW i connected to season 1 closely with the formula E. Since the 2018 BMW i is also the title partner of the BMW i Berlin E-Prix. Now we come for the first Time as a race team on the site of Tempelhof airport – and the aim of the great potential of the BMW iFE.18 in the corresponding results turn. So far, we were in our debut season well underway and with António Félix da Costa, in spite of some UPS and Downs still fully in the race for the drivers ‘ title. The entire Team is fully motivated to offer the German Fans in Berlin on the track on a good Show.“
Alexander Sims (#27 BMW iFE.18):
“So, at the home race for our Team and BMW I’ll be back on a new track. I was able to prepare myself in the Simulator well and I have the impression that the course is significantly wider than the typical narrow city courses, where we are with the formula E often on-the-go. Overtaking seems possible, what is likely to make the Racing especially for the Fans more interesting. The unusual race format, with the practice sessions on Friday and Qualifying on Saturday is a new challenge. But I am very much looking forward.“
António Félix da Costa (#28 BMW iFE.18):
“I am really looking forward to the home race for BMW i, Andretti Motorsport in Berlin. Our package is very good, and I think that we should get on the track at Tempelhof airport along well. Unfortunately, we were not able to retract last the hoped-for results, but I’m still in the race for the drivers’ title. Hopefully we can report it to us in Berlin and important points.“
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 performance boost. 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 two Safety Cars: the specifically for racing with modified BMW i8 Roadster Safety Car (combined fuel consumption: 2.0 l/100 km; combined electric power consumption: 14.5 kWh/100 km, CO2-emissions combined: 46 g/km)* as well as the continued used BMW i8 coupe Safety Car (combined fuel consumption: 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 (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.
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 to the charges (i.e. 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’, of 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/ free-of-charge available.
Monaco (MON), 11th May 2019. FIG FIA Formula E Championship, the Monaco E-Prix, BMW i, Andretti Motorsport, BMW iFE.18, António Félix da Costa. (Photo: BMW AG)
