Munich. This coming weekend, the ABB FIA Formula E
Championship will be in the Principality of Monaco (MON) for the
ninth race of the season. Our preview provides you with the most
importance facts about the circuit and the key factors for a
successful race.
TRACK FACTS MONACO.
Circuit length
1.765 km, shortest track of the season. Clockwise.
Corners
5 left
and 7 right handers. Slowest corner: T3 (approx. 40 km/h).
Fastest corner: T7 (approx. 160 km/h). Many different types
of corners – not typical for Formula E.
Track surface
Very even, as it’s 90 percent identical to
the F1 track.
Grip level
Higher than in Paris and Rome, although
leaves may make the track slippery and be a disadvantage for
qualifying group 1.
Circuit layout
Relatively high average speed. Very short
straights make overtaking very difficult.
Tyre wear
More
tyre wear on the right side despite racing clockwise.
Attack Zone
ATTACK MODE is activated on a straight. This
means there will be hardly any time loss.
Pit lane
Identical to the F1 pitlane.
Risk of crashes
Very high.
Key factors
Grip, car balance, qualifying performance /
grid positions.
Quotes ahead of the Monaco E-Prix:
Roger Griffiths (Team Principal BMW i Andretti Motorsport):
“After the low grip, bumpy streets of Paris, the Monaco track will be
a stark contrast. Much smoother, more grip, yet tight and challenging.
Overtaking is tough here; good grid positioning will be key to having
a strong race. Lap times will be short, and it will definitely be
interesting to see how much the FE car has improved since the last
visit two years ago. With the quick turn around between the European
races this places a premium on efficient preparation and forward planning.”
Alexander Sims (#27 BMW iFE.18):
“I am really curious about what it will be like to drive on the
streets of Monaco for the first time. Of course, I have seen loads of
races there on TV and I do feel more familiar with the location than I
did ahead of some other races. I hope that I can get myself and my car
set up quickly for the circuit, and I really hope to do well in
qualifying. That is the key to finally driving a smooth race again.”
António Félix da Costa (#28 BMW iFE.18):
“It is exciting to be coming to Monaco to drive in a location with
such a great history of racing. Formula E is a new type of racing and
is adding a new chapter to the history of Monaco. I am looking forward
to putting on a good show for the spectators. I hope that the layout
and the surface will suit the BMW iFE.18.”
The FANBOOST vote.
FANBOOST gives Formula E fans the opportunity to vote for their
favourite driver and award them an extra boost of power during the
race. The five drivers with the most FANBOOST votes are awarded a
significant burst of power, which they can deploy in a five-second
window during the second half of the race. Fans can vote for their
favourite driver in the six days prior to, and leading up to 15
minutes into, each race. Each fan can vote once per day. There are
three ways to vote: Online at https://fanboost.fiaformulae.com/,
via the official Formula E App or on Twitter using the hashtag
#FANBOOST plus the drivers first and last name as a one-word hashtag.
Hashtags of the BMW i Andretti Motorsport drivers:
#AlexanderSims
#AntonioFelixdaCosta
The BMW i Fleet
BMW i is “Official Vehicle Partner” of the ABB FIA Formula E
Championship in Season 5. Spearheading the BMW i fleet is the BMW i8
Coupe Safety Car, modified with BMW M components (combined fuel
consumption: 1.8 l/100 km; combined energy consumption 14.0 kWh/100
km; combined CO2 emissions: 42 g/km)*. As well as the BMW
i8 Coupe, the BMW i fleet also includes the BMW i3s (combined fuel
consumption: 0.0 l/100 km; combined energy consumption: 14.3 kWh;
combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km)* as “Race Director Car” and
the BMW 530e iPerformance (combined fuel consumption: 2.2-2.1 l/100
km; combined energy consumption: 13.6-13.3 kWh/100 km; combined
CO2 emissions: 49-47 g/km)* in its role as “Medical Car”.