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The Formula E driving challenge turned engineering task

Formula E is about to enter a new era with its Gen2 car, but with it will come the loss of a driving challenge totally unique to the series. One of the biggest misconceptions about the all-electric single seater series is that the cars are easy to drive because of its speed, or lack thereof. Although the first generation car was on similar pace to Formula 3 around Donington Park, its lack of pace compared to Formula 1 for example has made it appear to be easy. But this could not be further from the truth. Not only does the instant torque of an electric motor make things difficult to begin with, it’s lack of aerodynamic downforce and road-relevant tyres making for a lack of mechanical...
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