2019 HKT Hong Kong E-Prix
2019年2月22日 - 11:00AM
JCN Newswire
A New Level of Excitement and Racing Experience
HONG KONG, 2019年2月22日 - (Media OutReach) - The
2018/19 ABB FIA Formula E Championship enters an exciting era this
year, with the debut of the next generation car (Gen2) racing in
some of the world's most recognisable and progressive cities,
including Hong Kong, Rome, Paris, Berlin and New York.
One of only three races taking place in Asia, the 2019 HKT Hong
Kong E-Prix, scheduled as round five of this season, will be held
on March 10, 2019. The series will see 11 teams and 22 drivers
racing along the iconic Hong Kong Harbourfront's 1.86 kilometer
track, which consists of 10 turns with two hairpins.
The highlight of the event, the revolutionary Gen2 car, boasts a
distinctive design and demonstrates stepped-up performance, with
almost double the usual energy storage capacity. This allows the
drivers to complete the full race distance at high speed without a
mid-race car swap, creating more excitement on the track than ever
before.
"Attack Mode" is another on-track innovation that will impress
speed lovers. Activated via special zones, drivers will be able to
access 225 kW power in Attack Mode, with spectators able to
identify which drivers are in the mode through the LED Halos on the
vehicles.
"We're excited to see many of the world's best drivers in action
here again in one of the best-known electric street racing series,"
said Anthony Lau, Executive Director of the Hong Kong Tourism
Board. "The impressive line-up and ground-breaking innovations this
year will surely offer visitors a thrilling race. The HKTB fully
supports longstanding professional sporting events like Formula E
and will continue to support and stage more international sports
events, offering a diverse travel experience to visitors and
consolidating the city's position as Asia's events capital."
Visitors can also look forward to an in-depth exploration of the
enhanced Allianz E-Village, with installations such as Formula E
simulators for fans to experience a drive around the virtual
Central Harbourfront track. The world's first interactive race --
Ghost Racing -- will allow fans to race against real drivers in
actual races live in the Gaming Arena.
The Formula E Tram is another new initiative this year. On March
8-9, selected fans will have the chance to get up close and
personal with Formula E drivers making a special appearance onboard
the tram, the city's most iconic means of transportation, creating
some unique Instagrammable moments.
For details: www.hkformulae.com
Media contact
vivian.li@hktb.com
Source: Hong Kong Tourism Board
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