2021–22 Formula E World Championship
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The 2021–22 FIA Formula E World Championship is due to be the eighth season of the FIA Formula E championship, a motor racing championship for electrically powered vehicles recognised by motorsport's governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), as the highest class of competition for electric open-wheel racing cars.
It will be the final season of the Formula E Gen2 era, with the Gen3 planned for the 2022–23 season.[1]
Teams and drivers
Team | Powertrain | No. | Drivers |
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TBA | 4 | ![]() |
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TBA | 8 | ![]() |
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TBA | 10 | ![]() |
20 | ![]() | ||
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TBA | 11 | ![]() |
48 | ![]() | ||
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TBA | 29 | ![]() |
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TBA | 23 | ![]() |
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BMW iFE.21 | 27 | ![]() |
28 | ![]() | ||
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TBA | 36 | ![]() |
99 | ![]() | ||
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TBA | TBA | ![]() |
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Team changes
- As announced on 30 November 2020, Audi Sport have left Formula E at the end of the 2020–21 season.[22]
- As announced on 2 December 2020, BMW have left Formula E at the end of the 2020–21 season.[23] However, at least for this season, they remain in the sport as powertrain supplier for Andretti Autosport.[14]
- On 18 August 2021, Mercedes-Benz announced that this would be their last season in Formula E.[21]
- On 01 November 2021 Envision Virgin Racing announce they will be re-branded as Envision Racing for the 2021-2022 season, following the Envision Group taking complete ownership of the race team.[2]
Driver changes
- On 23 June 2021, Oliver Rowland announced his switch from Nissan e.dams to Mahindra Racing.[11]
- On 2 September 2021, Maximilian Günther announced his switch from Andretti Autosport to Nissan e.dams.[13]
- On 15 September 2021, Lucas di Grassi announced his signing for Venturi Racing, replacing Norman Nato and joining Edoardo Mortara.[8]
- On 10 October 2021, René Rast announced he would be unable to return for the 2022 Formula E season as he was due to return to the DTM series instead, citing the commitment requirement for DTM.[24]
Calendar
The following ePrix are contracted to form a part of the 2021–22 Formula E World Championship:[25]
The Seoul ePrix was first scheduled for the 2019–20 season but was cancelled twice because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Mexico City ePrix returns at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez after the race relocated to Autódromo Miguel E. Abed in Puebla in 2021. A new event, the Vancouver ePrix will be held on the site of the former Champ Car and IndyCar race, the Molson Indy Vancouver, utilising a different layout to those used previously.
On 15 October 2021, the calendar was updated, the planned Cape Town ePrix was cancelled and Jakarta ePrix was added.[26]
Round | ePrix | Country | Circuit | Date |
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1 | Diriyah ePrix | ![]() |
Riyadh Street Circuit | 28 January 2022 |
2 | 29 January 2022 | |||
3 | Mexico City ePrix | ![]() |
Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez | 12 February 2022 |
4 | TBA | ![]() |
TBA | 5 March 2022 |
5 | TBC (China) | ![]() |
TBA | 19 March 2022 |
6 | Rome ePrix | ![]() |
Circuito Cittadino dell'EUR | 9 April 2022 |
7 | Monaco ePrix | ![]() |
Circuit de Monaco | 30 April 2022 |
8 | Berlin ePrix | ![]() |
Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit | 14 May 2022 |
9 | Jakarta ePrix | ![]() |
Jakarta Formula E Circuit | 4 June 2022 |
10 | Vancouver ePrix | ![]() |
Vancouver Street Circuit | 2 July 2022 |
11 | New York City ePrix | ![]() |
Brooklyn Street Circuit | 16 July 2022 |
12 | 17 July 2022 | |||
13 | London ePrix | ![]() |
ExCeL London | 30 July 2022 |
14 | 31 July 2022 | |||
15 | Seoul ePrix | ![]() |
Seoul Street Circuit | 13 August 2022 |
16 | 14 August 2022 |
ePrix locations
References
- ^ "Formula E's Gen 2 EVO car Cancelled". Formula E Zone. 19 August 2020. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ a b c "Envision Racing goes green as new-look livery is launched at COP26". FIA Formula E. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
- ^ "Robin Frijns signs new Envision Virgin Formula E deal for 2022". www.motorsport.com. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ "NIO 333 latest team to sign up for Formula E's Gen3 era". Autosport. 22 April 2021. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ "Turvey sticks with NIO 333 for another Formula E season". The Race. 14 September 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
- ^ "Jaguar latest manufacturer to commit to Formula E's Gen3 era". autosport.com. 9 April 2021. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Evans signs new Jaguar Formula E deal to end Porsche speculation". www.autosport.com. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- ^ a b c Smith, Topher (15 September 2021). "ROKiT Venturi Racing signs di Grassi alongside Mortara for Season 8". Downforce Radio. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ "Mahindra Becomes First Team to Commit to Formula E GEN3". The Race. 30 November 2020. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- ^ Thukral, Rachit. "Rowland replaces Lynn at Mahindra for 2022 Formula E season". Motorsport.com. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
- ^ a b Smith, Sam (23 June 2021). "Mahindra Secures Rowland For Next Formula E Season". The Race. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ "Nissan Poised to Make Long-Term Formula E Commitment". The Race. 27 January 2021. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- ^ a b c "Nissan signs Guenther to replace Rowland in Formula E". The Race. 2 September 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b "Andretti will keep BMW power for season after works pullout". The Race. 23 February 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- ^ "AVALANCHE BLOCKCHAIN PARTNERS WITH ANDRETTI FORMULA E TO ACCELERATE IMPACT OF ECO-FRIENDLY TECHNOLOGIES". Andretti Autosport. 20 October 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Dennis keeps Andretti FE seat, Indy names in mix to join him". The Race. 13 August 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- ^ "Porsche reaffirms Formula E commitment after Audi, BMW exit". motorsport.com. 5 December 2020. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- ^ a b "Formula E: Porsche keeps both Lotterer, Wehrlein". www.autosport.com. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- ^ "Dragon Penske Autosport set to commit to Formula E Gen3 rules". Autosport. 24 February 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ "DS Commits to Long-Team Formula E Future". The Race. 11 February 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- ^ a b "Mercedes to leave Formula E after 2022". ESPN. 18 August 2021. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ "Audi to Leave Formula E After 2021 For Le Mans and Dakar". The Race. 30 November 2020. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- ^ "BMW to quit Formula E after 2020/21 season". motorsport.com. 2 December 2020. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- ^ "DTM hammer before the finale: Rast celebrates comeback". sportbild.bild.de. 10 October 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ "SEASON 8 CALENDAR: Cape Town, Vancouver and Seoul feature on most expansive Formula E schedule yet". FIA Formula E. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "Updated calendar, faster racing and knockout qualifying for Season 8". FIA Formula E. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
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