The Races Will Go on for the ABB FIA Formula E Championship With a Six-Race Berlin Showdown in August

BERLIN TEMPELHOF AIRPORT, GERMANY - MAY 25: Sébastien Buemi (CHE), Nissan e.Dams, Nissan IMO1, leads Lucas Di Grassi (BRA), Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler, Audi e-tron FE05, and Stoffel Vandoorne (BEL), HWA Racelab, VFE-05 during the Berlin E-prix at Berlin Tempelhof Airport on May 25, 2019 in Berlin Tempelhof Airport, Germany. (Photo by Sam Bagnall / LAT Images)

Formula E  has just announced that they are set to resume CLOSED-DOOR RACING in August at Tempelhof Airport in Berlin following approval of the FIA, with six races in nine days deciding who will win the 2019/20 ABB FIA Formula E Championship. For those wondering how the races could go forward due to COVID-19, within Germany there are now more people who recover each day than there are people who become infected with the virus. In the announcement from Formula E, the Tempelhof Airport has been chosen to close out the current season, hosting three double-headers in quick succession on August 5/6, 8/9 and 12/13.

BERLIN TEMPELHOF AIRPORT, GERMANY – MAY 24: Andre Lotterer (DEU), DS TECHEETAH, DS E-Tense FE19 during the Berlin E-prix at Berlin Tempelhof Airport on May 24, 2019 in Berlin Tempelhof Airport, Germany. (Photo by Simon Galloway / Sutton Images)

Each pair of races will use a different track configuration, presenting opportunities for distinct strategies and the conditions for Formula E’s unpredictable and exciting racing.

Formula E had already completed five races before the season was suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak, with DS TECHEETAH driver Antonio Felix da Costa (PRT) topping the standings, but only 11 points clear of nearest rival Panasonic Jaguar Racing’s Mitch Evans (NZL).

Da Costa will be looking to use the six-race season finale in Berlin to seal his first Formula E title, promoting him onto the champions’ roll of honour alongside his DS TECHEETAH team-mate and two-time reigning champion Jean-Eric Vergne (FRA).

The three double-headers in Berlin will complete Formula E’s revised season six calendar, taking the total number of rounds to 11. With the top-four drivers in the championship separated by fewer points than a single race win offers, it’s still all to play for when the racing recommences in Berlin.

COVID-19 Safety Measures for the Closed-Door Races:

Formula E and the FIA have been working in close consultation with teams and local authorities to define a robust plan to conclude the championship in a safe manner. To mitigate risk, Formula E is implementing strict safety measures including racing behind closed doors with only essential staff and competitors travelling to the event.

As per German government guidelines, there will be a maximum number of 1,000 people on site at any given time, including local suppliers and medical crews. All other operations will be carried out remotely.

Key health and safety protocol includes mandatory coronavirus testing prior to the races, as well as on-site screening every day upon arrival at the track. Formula E will also actively enforce the use of face masks, social distancing and limit movement across workspaces with clearly defined zones for different event populations. For more information about the full list of measures being put in place, please visit www.FIAFormulaE.com/championship/closed-door-racing.

Please note track configurations and race start times will be revealed in due course on official Formula E digital platforms.

To learn more please visit: https://www.fiaformulae.com/.

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