Fact Sheet XXL FIA Formula E Hong Kong Dec. 2/3, 2017
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Fact Sheet XXL FIA Formula E Hong Kong December 2/3, 2017 Rounds 1 & 2 #HKEPrix Two races in the Asian metropolis Hong Kong kick off the 2017/2018 Formula E season This is Formula E +++ Hong Kong +++ All races +++ Team +++ Drivers +++ Car +++ Technology +++ The energy chain +++ Electrifi ed powertrain architectures from Schaeffl er +++ History: Formula E and e-vehicles +++ Strategy: mobility for tomorrow +++ Facts and fi gures +++ Race track +++ Schedule +++ Contacts 2 3 Hong Kong–Herzogenaurach 9,040 km Editorial #HKEPrix In Hong Kong, the innovative electric racing one. This season even with #1 displayed on More than seven million people packed in a Mobility series will kick off its fourth season – with two Lucas di Grassi’s car – which is still a thrilling very tight space – yet Hong Kong is a worldwide races. Have you noticed how Formula E and sight. I wish our team, Audi Sport ABT Schaeff - role model in terms of mobility Like any big city, Hong Kong groans under a high electric mobility have been massively gaining ler, an equally great season as the most recent urban traffi c volume. Yet the density of cars – at importance around the globe? As pioneers in one and hope you will enjoy a literally elec- Hong Kong and its population 72 vehicles per 1,000 inhabitants – is relatively e-mobility we, from Schaeffl er, have been on trifying experience of low. For comparison: In Western Europe and the board and right in the middle of it since day Formula E. In this bro- Some 260 islands make up the Hong Kong United States, it is about 500 cars. Only about chure, we have summa- Special Administrative Region in South Asia. eight percent of Hong Kong’s population use bi- rized background info The built-up area – accounting for only about cycles and privately owned vehicles. Contact including facts and fi g- 25 percent of the total – due to steep slopes and ures for you. mountain ranges, frequently consists of man- Present and future Schaeffl er Technologies AG & Co. KG made terrain. More than seven million people Communications and Marketing live in this small space. With 27,000 residents Hong Kong counteracts the threat of total grid- Schaeffl er Automotive per square kilometer, Hong Kong is the most lock with a perfectly developed, advanced pub- Industriestr. 1–3, 91074 Herzogenaurach densely populated state, even before the prin- lic transportation system. Buses and taxis are Jörg Walz presse@schaeffl er.com, www.schaeffl er.com Vice President Communications and Marketing cipality of Monaco. Due to the world’s highest powered by liquid gas, subway stations can be Schaeffl er Automotive life expectancy and an annual immigration rate found every fi ve minutes of walking distance and of eight people per 1,000 residents, the popula- the world’s largest, 800 meter long outdoor es- tion keeps growing. calator system carries people up and down the steep hills. Some 14,000 of the small number of privately owned cars – equating to 2.6 percent of all registered vehicles – are fully electric, which Motorsport of the future is a very high rate. Owners of electric cars enjoy tax breaks. Hong Kong’s vision: to be the world’s With a bold concept that is unique in the world, Formula E has most sustainable metropolis. been fascinating fans, drivers and manufacturers 7,347,000 inhabitants A visionary idea has turned into a hot and booming teams. More and more manufacturers and suppli- racing series: Welcome to Formula E. Its success ers regard Formula E as a suitable platform for pre- formula? Fully electric racing on spectacular city senting their brand. Welcome to the future! 2 Hong Kong street circuits in the world’s largest metropolises, of area Involved from day one 1,104 km in December a tight event schedule – and all this with a com- mitment to environmental compatibility and sus- Schaeffl er recognized the potential of Formula E tainability. This concept has been well-received, at an early stage and has been partnering with not only by the fans but also by the participating Audi Sport ABT Schaeffl er since the inaugural 20 °C season. In the 2017/2018 season, the team will Daytime temperature be competing with Champion Lucas di Grassi, Daniel Abt and a new race car. The Audi e-tron FE04 is running with powertrain technology 15 °C “made by Schaeffl er.” Nighttime temperature 6 Hours of sunshine/day Contrasts A typical Chinese 3 junk in front of Hong Kong’s Days of rain/month modern skyline Hong Kong 4 5 Opener in the mega metropolis December 2/3, 2017 Double-header. The technically challenging 1 & 2 1.86-kilometer circuit is located on the waterfront of famous Victoria Harbour. Around the globe Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America – Formula E stops on fi ve continents on its world tour. Drivers’ standings Top 10, 2016/2017 With 14 races at eleven events the program is as extensive as never before Pos. Driver Team Points 1 Lucas di Grassi (BR) ABT Schaeffl er Audi Sport 181 Marrakesh Morocco 2 Sébastien Buemi (CH) Renault e.dams 157 3 Felix Rosenqvist (S) Mahindra Racing 127 4 Sam Bird (GB) DS Virgin Racing 122 A beacon 5 Jean-Éric Vergne (F) Techeetah 117 January 13, 2018 6 Nicolas Prost (F) Renault e.dams 93 The Marrakesh E-Prix last season was billed as an offi cial partner event of the concurrently 7 Nick Heidfeld (D) Mahindra Racing 88 held “COP22“ UN Climate Conference. 8 Daniel Abt (D) ABT Schaeffl er Audi Sport 67 3 9 José María López (RA) DS Virgin Racing 65 10 Stéphane Sarrazin (F) Techeetah 36 4 Santiago Chile ¡Bienvenidos! Teams’ standings Top 3, 2016/2017 February 3, 2018 Mexico City Welcome to Formula E, Chile! Mexico Pos. Team Points Spectacular: the race track in the capital city crosses a river. 1 Renault e.dams 268 2 ABT Schaeffl er Audi Sport 248 5 3 Mahindra Racing 215 Goose bump moments São Paulo Brazil March 3, 2018 Fans experience a unique Premiere stadium atmosphere at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. Berlin Germany June 10, 2018 Circuit races have been prohibited in Switzerland 6 Schaeffl er’s home round for more than 60 years – as a result of the 1955 tragedy at Le Mans. Formula E is the fi rst series May 19, 2018 to have received a racing permit again. The race track, the former Tempelhof Rome Italy airport, is only about ten kilometers away from the government district in Berlin. Zürich Schweiz Local hero 7 March 17, 2018 Home round for Champion Lucas di Grassi. It is planned to route the circuit across a section with Back then … 9 grandstands for the carnival celebrations. New York USA April 14, 2018 2,500 years after chariot races à la 10 Ben Hur were held there in antiquity, 11 & 12 Think green Paris France Formula E makes its debut. July 28/29, 2018 Big Apple Subsidies for electric vehicles and a well- developed network of bicycle paths – Montreal July 14/15, 2018 is a mobility role model in North America. Mobility in transformation Formula E was the fi rst ever single-seater series to bring motorsport directly into April 28, 2018 Montreal Canada In 2015, the UN countries reached an accord here on the heart of New York City. Last season, improving environmental protection. With a wealth Lucas di Grassi started his comeback drive 8 of ideas, Paris attempts to counteract daily gridlock. toward the title win in the U.S. metropolis. 13 & 14 6 7 Technology partner Schaeffl er, manufacturer and Formula E entrant Audi, fi elding team ABT, drivers Lucas di Active in motorsport with factory-backed commitments since 1 x drivers’ champion TeamworkGrassi and Daniel Abt and two Audi e-tron FE04 race the 1980s +++ Successes in rally, sports car and touring car WEC 2 x drivers’ world champion cars – these are the protagonists making up Team racing +++ In Formula E, initially gave its name to the team +++ In 2016/2017, partnership with Schaeffl er and ABT intensifi ed 2 x manufacturers’ world champion Audi Sport ABT Schaeffl er 13 x 24H Le Mans winner +++ Manufacturer and entrant from 2017/2018 season on DTM/Super Touring Cars 10 x drivers’ champion (DTM) Titles and victories 4 x manufacturers’ champion (DTM) Schaeffl er has celebrated 12 x drivers’ champion (STW) triumphs in series such as: Innovative technology group +++ Motorsport as a platform for 8 x manufacturers’ champion (STW) Formula E, WEC, Rally technology transfer between road and race track +++ Commitments in 24 H Le Mans, DTM, 2 x drivers’ world champion 24 H Nürburgring, diverse racing series +++ Contributes know-how as an electric mobility 2 x manufacturers’ world champion Dakar Rally and pioneer to Formula E +++ Developed powertrain for Audi e-tron FE04 Daniel Abt endurance rallies # Date of birth December 3,66 1992 Place of birth Kempten (D) The car’s Residence Kempten (D) transformation Height 1.79 m into the new Weight 72 kg Audi e-tron FE04 Founded in 1896 as a smithy +++ 2009 1st ADAC Formel Masters Allgäu-based family business +++ 2012 2nd GP3 Series Formula E Leading tuner for automobiles from 2015 1st 24 Hours of Le Mans (in class) 1 x drivers’ champion 2016 7th Formula E DTM the Volkswagen Group +++ Firmly 2017 8th Formula E 5 x drivers’ champion established in motorsport since the 4 x teams’ champion 1990s +++ Formula E racing team ADAC GT Masters since season one +++ Daniel Abt is 1 x drivers’ champion Good luck Daniel Abt (left) and 1 x teams’ champion CEO Hans-Jürgen Abt’s son Georg F.