Punta del Este joins a list of nine other cities to be announced for the inaugural season and one of two races taking place in South America. Courtesy of the new FIA Formula E Championship

Uruguay - May 01, 2014

Jorge Tomassi, the President of the Automobile Club of Uruguay (A.C.U), believes Formula E will create a ‘new era’ of motorsport in the country.

Formula E car drives Las Vegas Strip, January 6, 2014. Courtesy of the new FIA Formula E Championship

Speaking at the official welcoming of the FIA Formula E Championship to Punta del Este, Tomassi together with the CEO of Formula E Alejandro Agag, greeted 280 guests ahead of the city’s first electric race on December 13, 2014.

Formula E car drives Las Vegas Strip, January 6, 2014. Courtesy of the new FIA Formula E Championship

Held at the A.C.U headquarters in Montevideo, the Mayor of Punta del Este Martin Laventure discussed the sustainability benefits of Formula E including the single-day format and plans to ensure minimum levels of disruption with previous experience of hosting TC2000 touring car events.

Formula E car drives Las Vegas Strip, January 6, 2014. Courtesy of the new FIA Formula E Championship

Having started talks to bring Formula E to Uruguay more than a year ago, Mayor Laventure said the city has been working hard to see a race around the ‘Monte-Carlo of South America’.

Formula E car drives Las Vegas Strip, January 6, 2014. Courtesy of the new FIA Formula E Championship

Punta del Este joins a list of nine other cities to be announced for the inaugural season and one of two races taking place in South America.

Formula E car drives Las Vegas Strip, January 6, 2014. Courtesy of the new FIA Formula E Championship

Formula E is a new FIA Championship using electric single-seater cars capable of speeds in excess of 225km/h.

Jarno Trulli tests Formula E car. France, March 25, 2014. Courtesy of the new FIA Formula E Championship

Beginning this September, the series will compete in the heart of 10 of the world's leading cities with 10 teams, each with two drivers, going head-to-head to create a unique and exciting racing series designed to appeal to a new generation of motorsport fans.

Jarno Trulli tests Formula E car. France, March 25, 2014. Courtesy of the new FIA Formula E Championship

The circuit layout for the Punta del Este ePrix is currently being finalised with the confirmed route expected to be unveiled in the coming weeks, although the track will remain subject to FIA track homologation.

Jarno Trulli tests Formula E car. France, March 25, 2014. Courtesy of the new FIA Formula E Championship

Destination Guide

Characterized as the St Tropez of South America, Punta del Este is famous for its sandy beaches, casinos and yachts with few resorts in South America able to rival its glamour.

Having started talks to bring Formula E to Uruguay more than a year ago, Mayor Laventure said the city has been working hard to see a race around the ‘Monte-Carlo of South America’. Courtesy of the new FIA Formula E Championship

Punta is actually a reference to several towns on a small peninsula where the Río de la Plata meets the Atlantic Ocean and has quickly become a firm favourite with tourists the world over.

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It is divided into three main areas; the Peninsula provides the main hub with many bars and restaurants, while La Barra is known for its beach and nightlife and Jose Ignacio, a quieter area famed for its stunning beauty.

Tours & attractions

It perhaps comes as little surprise that the best things to do in Punta del Este are outside! Numerous beach activities, horse riding, golf, walking, watersports and sailing are all on your doorstep and a great way to enjoy the sunshine too.
There's also plenty for wildlife fans such as the seal colony on the nearby Isla de los Lobos and both the Parque Municipal Zoologico Medina (zoo) and Zoologico Pan de Azucar (nature reserve) - ideal for families with small children.

Art & culture

For culture fans, you definitely have to go to La Casa Pueblo which is a magnificent resort-come -museum situated just outside Punta del Este. There's also the Museo Ralli showcasing the best Latin American art or maybe the historical monuments of Catedral San fernando, the Cuartel de Dragones or the Marco de los Reyes in the Plaza Torre del Vigia. Finally, we recommend a visit to the charming Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria Victorian Church.

Shopping

Located in the centre of the Penninsula is Calle Gorlero where you will find everything and anything you could want from souvenirs to design labels.
Meanwhile, the largest shopping centre can be found on Av. Roosevelt where once again you'll be spoilt for choice.

Landscape

The main beach in Punta del Este is Playa de Los Dedos located in La Barra and is widely regarded as 'the place to be seen'.
It's also really worth enjoying a stroll along the port of Punta del Este and watching the sunset whilst enjoying some fresh seafood.

China's Ho-Pin Tung tests Formula E car

Spain - April 30, 2014

Ho-Pin Tung – the first Chinese driver to ever test a Formula 1 car – reckons that the all-new FIA Formula E Championship will feature ‘super-close’ racing, after testing the fully-electric Spark-Renault STR_01E race car for the first time last week.

Ho-Pin Tung drives Formula E car. Spain, April 30, 2014. Courtesy of the new FIA Formula E Championship

Tung, who has tested F1 cars for Williams and Renault, piloted the single-seater at the Circuit Monteblanco in Spain.

He completed three race simulations and was impressed by what he experienced.

Ho-Pin Tung drives Formula E car. Spain, April 30, 2014. Courtesy of the new FIA Formula E Championship

“There’s going to be super-close racing because you can brake really late,” he said.
“Having seen the Beijing track layout, it looks like there’s going to be lots of overtaking opportunities and with the Fan Boost system you will have to be really strategic with the way that you use it. Obviously you can save on some laps and then use extra energy on the other laps, so an energy saving strategy is going to be very important during the race and I think you’ll see a lot of drivers looking for and creating chances and making an opportunistic move on the inside into a corner.”

Ho-Pin Tung drives Formula E car. Spain, April 30, 2014. Courtesy of the new FIA Formula E Championship

The 31-year-old, who currently races in the Asian Le Mans Series and the Asian Carerra Cup, was surprised by the performance of the first ever all-electric single-seater which will be used by all 10 Formula E teams when the season gets underway in Beijing on September 13 2014.

Michelin Tyre Test. Clermont-Ferrand, France. April 23, 2014. Courtesy of the new FIA Formula E Championship

“It’s very different from what I expected and I think the main reason being that I didn’t really know what to expect! Obviously everything is different from every other Formula car you’re used to. It’s got a very different type of tyre, which is a significant difference. It’s hard to explain to someone who hasn’t driven Formula cars, but the construction of the tyres make the tyre very stiff, which I would say is even more influential than the fact that it’s a grooved tyre. It’s got no sidewall and has a very big diameter – 18 inch – and so the sidewall is very stiff and that makes the car very stiff.”

Michelin Tyre Test. Clermont-Ferrand, France. April 23, 2014. Courtesy of the new FIA Formula E Championship

Having raced in A1GP and Superleague Formula, Tung reckons the Formula E concept has great potential.

Michelin Tyre Test. Clermont-Ferrand, France. April 23, 2014. Courtesy of the new FIA Formula E Championship

“I think Formula E might well be the future of racing,” he said.
“Sustainability and environmental responsibility is something that is very high on the agenda for racing but also in daily life and I think this is a great initiative. Now it’s something I’ve had a chance to get a taste of after driving the car I’ve become more excited and convinced about having such a series.”

Michelin Tyre Test. Clermont-Ferrand, France. April 23, 2014. Courtesy of the new FIA Formula E Championship

Formula E is a new FIA championship and the world’s first fully-electric racing series.

Beginning later this year, the championship will compete on 10 city-centre circuits around the globe including London, Buenos Aires and the opening round in Beijing.

Michelin Tyre Test. Clermont-Ferrand, France. April 23, 2014. Courtesy of the new FIA Formula E Championship

Ten teams, each with two drivers, will go head-to-head to create a unique and exciting motor racing championship designed to appeal to a new generation of fans, whilst accelerating the electric vehicle market and promoting sustainability.

Michelin Tyre Test. Clermont-Ferrand, France. April 23, 2014. Courtesy of the new FIA Formula E Championship

After more than 3,000km of running, testing for the SRT_01E is now complete with the first delivery of cars arriving at the new Formula E Donington Park headquarters on May 15 when the doors to the new facilities will officially be opened.


2014 / 2015 Calendar

The inaugural Formula E season will be contested over 10 rounds beginning in September 2014 and finishing in June 2015.

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Official pre-season testing will take place at the Donington Park Circuit in the UK.

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All five test days will be open and free to members of the public.


Source: the FIA Formula E Championship - News

http://www.fiaformulae.com/news  

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