The Lucas di Grassi Formula E Thread

ADx_Wales · Post by **ADx_Wales** » 18 Jul 2013, 15:11

Ah, they've recorded the sound of Formula E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R97Ao5e3m5E

supersp4m · Post by **supersp4m** » 23 Jul 2013, 06:52

I can't wait, this is going to be great.

The beginning of the future of racing, so to speak.

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 23 Jul 2013, 20:13

supersp4m wrote:I can't wait, this is going to be great.

The beginning of the future of racing, so to speak.

Erm, yeah. I mean, I'll be excited about seeing racing on the streets of London, don't get me wrong, but with battery technology as it is at the moment, and with a 100m mid-race sprint to change THE WHOLE CAR because they can't refuel it quickly enough... That's a flawed concept. Just hope that they'll have the BTCC featuring on the race bill, with an F1 demo, so the public know what they're missing out on in terms of racing and noise respectively...

Ferrarist · Post by **Ferrarist** » 24 Jul 2013, 11:18

I think that the Formula E can be successful, because they provide the first competitive ground for all-electric vehicles (Although I'd prefer competition between different alternate fuel concepts like Hydrogen, Autogas and such). They also seem to be willing to embrace F1-like car development over the next years. I'm also surprised how decent they sound (really!), almost like fighter jets. But they really should go to real road courses over time. Or else they become electrified Champ/IndyCar. City courses are nice to create a buzz for a series, but they should cater to casuals and diehard race fans.

Shadaza · Post by **Shadaza** » 09 Sep 2013, 12:14

"Formula E eyes in race recharging"

The dynamic charging technology would allow the all-electric cars to be charged wirelessly during a race, with plans to have a 'racing line', and an 'energy line', on which the cars could recharge.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/109786

apple2009 · Post by **apple2009** » 09 Sep 2013, 13:45

This is going to be great.

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 09 Sep 2013, 14:22

Shadaza wrote:"Formula E eyes in race recharging"

The dynamic charging technology would allow the all-electric cars to be charged wirelessly during a race, with plans to have a 'racing line', and an 'energy line', on which the cars could recharge.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/109786

This is how the Daleks moved around their home planet of Skaro in the early episodes of Doctor Who.

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 09 Sep 2013, 16:17

I am now excited about Formula E.

watka · Post by **watka** » 09 Sep 2013, 22:30

So they're going to start tearing up the roads in all of the cities they hope to race in to put this "energy line" in are they?

Aerospeed · Post by **Aerospeed** » 09 Sep 2013, 22:38

Holy jumping, if they do manage to find a way and manage to charge consistently, then the auto companies have got to take a good look at this technology. We wouldn't have to worry any more about having the car sit and wait while it charges.

Post by **mario** » 10 Sep 2013, 07:31

watka wrote:So they're going to start tearing up the roads in all of the cities they hope to race in to put this "energy line" in are they?

They seem to be working on producing a system that can be installed temporarily for the race, although in the longer term they do seem to be hoping that the technology can be installed on a permanent basis in most cities (there are already a few experimental schemes in South Korea).

Aerospeed wrote:Holy jumping, if they do manage to find a way and manage to charge consistently, then the auto companies have got to take a good look at this technology. We wouldn't have to worry any more about having the car sit and wait while it charges.

The technology does seem to be, in part, tricking across from the consumer electronics industry, but at the moment it looks like there are still issues with the efficiency of the process and standardisation of designs. Something like Formula E might increase awareness of such schemes, but I suspect that it'll still take a number of years for the system to become efficient enough and durable enough for it to be practical on a large scale.

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 10 Sep 2013, 10:16

First images of Formula E car!

Plus use of all-weather tyres...

Autosport article wrote:According to Formula E boss Alejandro Agag, the decision to run treaded tyres as opposed to a more traditional slick tyre was an easy one.

"The decision is in line with the whole philosophy of the championship," he said. "Less rubber, less consumption, green tyres, and almost road tyres. That makes the decision an obvious one.

"Michelin actually was very clear that was the line that it wanted to take, and that was the same line we wanted to take, so it was all very easy."

Agag also confirmed that each team will be given three sets of tyres per weekend to run across its two cars, equating to a set and a half per car.

Those six tyres will be all the car will be permitted to use throughout practice, qualifying and the races.

Faustus · Post by **Faustus** » 10 Sep 2013, 11:01

dr-baker wrote:First images of Formula E car!

Plus use of all-weather tyres...

They look like sportscar tyres. They're certainly 18-inch. Michelin re-using moulds again?

Post by **mario** » 10 Sep 2013, 12:02

Faustus wrote:
dr-baker wrote:First images of Formula E car!

Plus use of all-weather tyres...

They look like sportscar tyres. They're certainly 18-inch. Michelin re-using moulds again?

They do look suspiciously similar in terms of dimensions and profile - perhaps, given that the ACO is mandating slightly narrower tyres for 2014 onwards, Michelin are indeed reusing old moulds as a way of cutting costs. I also wonder how bespoke those tyre compounds really are, or if they also bear something of a passing resemblance to the compounds Michelin have developed for their sports car program...

UncreativeUsername37 · Post by **UncreativeUsername37** » 10 Sep 2013, 15:22

dr-baker wrote:First images of Formula E car!

Plus use of all-weather tyres...

Season to start in September? That's rather late....

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 10 Sep 2013, 18:43

UgncreativeUsergname wrote:
dr-baker wrote:First images of Formula E car!

Plus use of all-weather tyres...

Season to start in September? That's rather late....

Yep, September next year. I think the first season will either be a partial season or else a winter series as A1GP was.

madmark1974 · Post by **madmark1974** » 12 Sep 2013, 11:51

Just re-posting this link that Mario has put into a different thread :

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-24053853

There are certainly some 'interesting' ideas being put forward about the series ...

But Mr Agag is not only interested in winning over traditional fans. He believes there is a new, younger audience to be captured.

There are ambitious plans to enhance the digital aspect of the series. A video game is in development that will allow fans watching TV to race in real time with the competitors.

Also, the racing cars will have a power-boost function to increase passing speed, and fans will be able to vote when it is used during the race.

There are plenty of broadband infrastructure and GPS positioning issues still to be resolved. "But it's all do-able," Mr Agag says. "We want fans to be able to interact."

More on the power-boost :

As well as following the official Championship channels, you can also check out what the teams and drivers have been saying or get involved with competitions and even vote for your favourite driver who will receive an extra 'Push-to-Pass' - meaning you could directly affect the outcome of the race!

UncreativeUsername37 · Post by **UncreativeUsername37** » 12 Sep 2013, 15:07

If that voting thing goes ahead, I don't care about the series.

apple2009 · Post by **apple2009** » 12 Sep 2013, 21:34

UgncreativeUsergname wrote:If that voting thing goes ahead, I don't care about the series.

UncreativeUsername37 · Post by **UncreativeUsername37** » 12 Sep 2013, 21:52

apple2009 wrote:
UgncreativeUsergname wrote:If that voting thing goes ahead, I don't care about the series.

Good post.

HawkAussie · Post by **HawkAussie** » 13 Sep 2013, 06:34

apple2009 wrote:
UgncreativeUsergname wrote:If that voting thing goes ahead, I don't care about the series.

The best post in history, for now

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 13 Sep 2013, 10:13

HawkAussie wrote:
apple2009 wrote:
UgncreativeUsergname wrote:If that voting thing goes ahead, I don't care about the series.

The best post in history, for now

Can't be beaten. Unless it was posted by HWNSNBM, of course...

HawkAussie · Post by **HawkAussie** » 13 Sep 2013, 10:52

dr-baker wrote:
HawkAussie wrote:
apple2009 wrote:

The best post in history, for now

Can't be beaten. Unless it was posted by HWNSNBM, of course...

What if apple2009 is HWNSNBM

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 13 Sep 2013, 11:41

HawkAussie wrote:What if apple2009 is HWNSNBM

Doubt it, somehow...

apple2009 · Post by **apple2009** » 13 Sep 2013, 22:34

dr-baker wrote:
HawkAussie wrote:What if apple2009 is HWNSNBM

Doubt it, somehow...

What makes you think that Joey Zyla isn't just another way of saying HWNSNBM?

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 13 Sep 2013, 22:37

apple2009 wrote:
dr-baker wrote:
HawkAussie wrote:What if apple2009 is HWNSNBM

Doubt it, somehow...

What makes you think that Joey Zyla isn't just another way of saying HWNSNBM?

Because I don't get bombarded by papayas when I mention Mr Zyla's name...

Gerudo Dragon · Post by **Gerudo Dragon** » 25 Sep 2013, 15:24

The worst team in Indycar joins the series.

nome66 · Post by **nome66** » 25 Sep 2013, 20:53

hey, hey chill with the "worst" talk.
they've got a bunch of podiums and are pretty consistent. pluuusssssss they just recently placed third in baltimore.
anyways... i wonder who they're gonna stick behind the wheel.

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 25 Sep 2013, 21:34

nome66 wrote:hey, hey chill with the "worst" talk.
they've got a bunch of podiums and are pretty consistent. pluuusssssss they just recently placed third in baltimore.

Yeah, but that doesn't change the fact that pretty much every team makes less mistakes. And the fact that most of their results are largely down to the fact that their lead driver is Sebastien Bourdais. And the fact that their other driver is Sebastian Saavedra...

madmark1974 · Post by **madmark1974** » 07 Oct 2013, 10:32

Revised calender for inaugural season :

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 ROUND        CITY                       DATE 
 Round 1  Beijing, China           20th September 2014 
 Round 2  Putrajaya, Malaysia      18th October 2014  
 Round 3  Hong Kong, China         8th November 2014 
 Round 4  Punta del Este, Uruguay  13th December 2014 
 Round 5  Buenos Aires, Argentina  10th January 2015 
 Round 6  Los Angeles, USA         14th February 2015 
 Round 7  Miami, USA               18th April 2015 
 Round 8  Monte Carlo, Monaco      9th May 2015 
 Round 9  Berlin, Germany          30th May 2015 
 Round 10 London, UK               27th June 2015

MONTE CARLO! By the looks of it, a couple of weeks before F1 would normally be going there. Same layout I wonder?

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 07 Oct 2013, 10:49

madmark1974 wrote:Revised calender for inaugural season :

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 ROUND        CITY                       DATE 
 Round 1  Beijing, China           20th September 2014 
 Round 2  Putrajaya, Malaysia      18th October 2014  
 Round 3  Hong Kong, China         8th November 2014 
 Round 4  Punta del Este, Uruguay  13th December 2014 
 Round 5  Buenos Aires, Argentina  10th January 2015 
 Round 6  Los Angeles, USA         14th February 2015 
 Round 7  Miami, USA               18th April 2015 
 Round 8  Monte Carlo, Monaco      9th May 2015 
 Round 9  Berlin, Germany          30th May 2015 
 Round 10 London, UK               27th June 2015

MONTE CARLO! By the looks of it, a couple of weeks before F1 would normally be going there. Same layout I wonder?

Source? I so want to be at the London round, just to hear how bad or otherwise the cars sound 'in the flesh.'

madmark1974 · Post by **madmark1974** » 07 Oct 2013, 11:36

dr-baker wrote:Source? I so want to be at the London round, just to hear how bad or otherwise the cars sound 'in the flesh.'

The official site - so it's officially (provisionally) official ...

http://www.fiaformulae.com/news/formula-e-unveils-provisional-calendar

Post by **Nuppiz** » 07 Oct 2013, 13:02

Team Rosberg is looking to join Formula E as well.

Faustus · Post by **Faustus** » 09 Oct 2013, 08:14

dr-baker wrote:

madmark1974 wrote:Revised calender for inaugural season :

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 ROUND        CITY                       DATE 
 Round 1  Beijing, China           20th September 2014 
 Round 2  Putrajaya, Malaysia      18th October 2014  
 Round 3  Hong Kong, China         8th November 2014 
 Round 4  Punta del Este, Uruguay  13th December 2014 
 Round 5  Buenos Aires, Argentina  10th January 2015 
 Round 6  Los Angeles, USA         14th February 2015 
 Round 7  Miami, USA               18th April 2015 
 Round 8  Monte Carlo, Monaco      9th May 2015 
 Round 9  Berlin, Germany          30th May 2015 
 Round 10 London, UK               27th June 2015

MONTE CARLO! By the looks of it, a couple of weeks before F1 would normally be going there. Same layout I wonder?

Source? I so want to be at the London round, just to hear how bad or otherwise the cars sound 'in the flesh.'

The Monaco round is on the same bill as the Monaco Historique races. Makes sense.
London in June? I wonder what the track layout will be and where.

AxelP800 · Post by **AxelP800** » 09 Oct 2013, 08:24

Faustus wrote:
dr-baker wrote:
madmark1974 wrote:Revised calender for inaugural season :
Code: Select all
 ROUND        CITY                       DATE 
 Round 1  Beijing, China           20th September 2014 
 Round 2  Putrajaya, Malaysia      18th October 2014  
 Round 3  Hong Kong, China         8th November 2014 
 Round 4  Punta del Este, Uruguay  13th December 2014 
 Round 5  Buenos Aires, Argentina  10th January 2015 
 Round 6  Los Angeles, USA         14th February 2015 
 Round 7  Miami, USA               18th April 2015 
 Round 8  Monte Carlo, Monaco      9th May 2015 
 Round 9  Berlin, Germany          30th May 2015 
 Round 10 London, UK               27th June 2015 
MONTE CARLO! By the looks of it, a couple of weeks before F1 would normally be going there. Same layout I wonder?
Source? I so want to be at the London round, just to hear how bad or otherwise the cars sound 'in the flesh.'
The Monaco round is on the same bill as the Monaco Historique races. Makes sense.
London in June? I wonder what the track layout will be and where.

Excited to wait Formula E

HawkAussie · Post by **HawkAussie** » 10 Oct 2013, 05:49

madmark1974 wrote:Revised calender for inaugural season :

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 ROUND        CITY                       DATE 
 Round 1  Beijing, China           20th September 2014 
 Round 2  Putrajaya, Malaysia      18th October 2014  
 Round 3  Hong Kong, China         8th November 2014 
 Round 4  Punta del Este, Uruguay  13th December 2014 
 Round 5  Buenos Aires, Argentina  10th January 2015 
 Round 6  Los Angeles, USA         14th February 2015 
 Round 7  Miami, USA               18th April 2015 
 Round 8  Monte Carlo, Monaco      9th May 2015 
 Round 9  Berlin, Germany          30th May 2015 
 Round 10 London, UK               27th June 2015

MONTE CARLO! By the looks of it, a couple of weeks before F1 would normally be going there. Same layout I wonder?

Still not happy that there is no Australia round

nome66 · Post by **nome66** » 13 Oct 2013, 23:12

that, and the two USA rounds are not in the north east.
also Renault should design next year's IndyCar chassis

Meatwad · Post by **Meatwad** » 16 Oct 2013, 14:32

A vote-to-pass system has been announced for Formula E, meaning that people can give their favorite drivers a pace advantage by voting for them on Twitter. What a bathplugging joke. :roll:

http://voltmagonline.com/formula-e-to-a ... h-twitter/

Understandably, this idea has received a lot of criticism and will hopefully be dropped before the series starts.

madmark1974 · Post by **madmark1974** » 16 Oct 2013, 14:36

Meatwad wrote:A vote-to-pass system has been announced for Formula E, meaning that people can give their favorite drivers a pace advantage by voting for them on Twitter. What a bathplugging joke.

http://voltmagonline.com/formula-e-to-a ... h-twitter/

Understandably, this idea has received a lot of criticism and will hopefully be dropped before the series starts.

Yup, originally mentioned above (on 12th September) by me - somehow I thought it'd prove to be an unpopular 'feature' ...

Faustus · Post by **Faustus** » 16 Oct 2013, 15:01

Meatwad wrote:A vote-to-pass system has been announced for Formula E, meaning that people can give their favorite drivers a pace advantage by voting for them on Twitter. What a bathplugging joke.

http://voltmagonline.com/formula-e-to-a ... h-twitter/

Understandably, this idea has received a lot of criticism and will hopefully be dropped before the series starts.

It won't take long for all the teams to start working on automated-tweeting software to give their drivers an advantage.