The provisional calendar for Season 10 was published today by Formula
E and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) following
ratification by the FIA World Motor Sport Council and with the support
of local ASNs (National Sporting Authorities) for each host city.
The race in Tokyo on Saturday, 30 March 2024 will be the first
FIA-sanctioned world championship motorsport event held in Tokyo.
Twenty-two drivers from 11 teams will race the innovative GEN3 race car –
the fastest, lightest, most powerful and efficient electric race car
ever built – on roads around the Tokyo Big Sight convention centre on
the Tokyo Bay waterfront.
Formula E and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government have been working
together to bring the race to the city to support the Zero Emission
Vehicle (ZEV) initiative, part of the Zero Emission Tokyo strategy. The
city has a climate action plan that aims to achieve net zero CO2
emissions by 2050.
Governor of Tokyo, Yuriko Koike, said:
"I am delighted by the official decision that Tokyo will host a
Formula E race in March 2024. Centering on spreading the use of zero
emission vehicles, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is accelerating
actions in all realms to realize Zero Emission Tokyo, an environmentally
advanced city that does not emit carbon dioxide. Formula E is held in
major cities around the world as a road race for electric vehicles which
do not emit exhaust gas or engine noise."
"This race will be held around Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo’s bay area,
where developments are underway to become a sustainable next generation
city. Let’s all look forward to seeing up close the dynamism of this
race to be held for the first time in Japan and cheer the racers on. The
race will not only add momentum to the spread of zero emission vehicles
but will also provide a wonderful opportunity to enhance Tokyo’s
international presence by showing the attractions of our city to the
world. Tokyo will join forces with the organisers and others related to
the race to ensure its success."
Season 10 of the Formula E World Championship will begin in
Mexico City on Saturday, 13 January following the success of a sold-out
opening race to begin Season 9.
Three rounds of the 17-race provisional calendar are listed as To Be
Determined (TBD) while Formula E continues advanced discussions with a
range of potential host cities that would see the championship create
more showpiece race events in iconic global locations.
This weekend, Formula E will debut in Portland, Oregon, and will
return next season when Portland will host the final international race
before the championship concludes in London in late July. Formula E will
also return to São Paulo after a successful inaugural race this season.
Berlin will maintain its record as the only city to host an E-Prix in
all ten seasons of the championship, consolidating its reputation as a
popular venue for drivers and fans who witnessed a record-breaking 190
overtakes and 23 lead changes in Round 7 this season.
Diriyah will again host the only night race double-header on the
calendar while Monaco, Rome and Jakarta complete the calendar of named
host cities.
Alberto Longo, Co-Founder & Chief Championship Officer, Formula E, said:
“We are excited to take Formula E to the streets of Tokyo next
season. It is an iconic world city providing the perfect backdrop to
showcase the unique qualities of our sport and will capture global
attention. The Season 10 calendar represents our ongoing mission to
create a dynamic schedule of new cities hosting races for the first or
second time like Tokyo, São Paulo and Portland alongside established
hosts like Berlin, Rome, London, Monaco, Diriyah and now Jakarta.”
Jeff Dodds, Chief Executive Officer, Formula E, said:
“Tokyo will be a highlight of our historic tenth season. We are also
in advanced discussions with many more iconic world cities who are keen
to host a Formula E race and create blockbuster world championship
motorsport events with us. We expect this to be reflected in the updated
calendar published later this year.”
Marek Nawarecki, Director of FIA Circuit Sport Department, said:
“This calendar is an illustration of Formula E’s continuing growth
and promises to treat fans to another season of superb racing with the
new GEN3 car, which has already produced countless crowd-pleasing
battles. The schedule offers an appealing blend of established Formula E
favourites like Mexico City, Rome, Monaco, Berlin and London and
popular recent additions such as São Paulo and Jakarta. We are also
delighted that the championship will visit Japan for the first time.
This will also increase the series presence and impact in Asia, which is
important for many manufacturers.”
Season 10 Provisional Calendar:
|
Event |
Round(s) |
Location |
Date(s) |
|
1 |
1 |
Mexico City, Mexico |
13 Jan. 2024 |
|
2 |
2 &3 |
Diriyah, Saudi Arabia |
26 & 27 Jan. 2024 |
|
3 |
4 |
TBD |
10 Feb. 2024 |
|
4 |
5 |
TBD |
24 Feb. 2024 |
|
5 |
6 |
São Paulo, Brazil |
16 Mar. 2024 |
|
6 |
7 |
Tokyo, Japan* |
30 Mar. 2024 |
|
7 |
8 & 9 |
Rome, Italy |
13 & 14 Apr. 2024 |
|
8 |
10 |
Monaco, Principality of Monaco |
27 Apr. 2024 |
|
9 |
11 & 12 |
Berlin, Germany |
11 & 12 May 2024 |
|
10 |
13 |
TBD |
25 May 2024 |
|
11 |
14 |
Jakarta, Indonesia |
8 Jun. 2024 |
|
12 |
15 |
Portland, United States |
29 Jun. 2024 |
|
13 |
16 & 17 |
London, United Kingdom |
20 & 21 Jul. 2024 |
*subject to ASN confirmation.
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