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Hong Kong E-Prix ready to ignite with an enhanced fan experience

Sleek & futuristic Formula E Gen2 car competitive debut to spark a range of new and exciting features both on-and-off the track

[Hong Kong, November 28, 2018]: The 2019 Hong Kong E-Prix will see a range of electrifying new features added to its programme as 22 drivers from 11 teams take to the city’s Harbourfront street circuit on Sunday, March 10.

Spearheaded by the debut of the long-awaited Formula E Gen2 car, which has almost double the range and energy storage capacity of the previous car, fans will be among the first in the region to witness the future of everyday electric road vehicles.

With no mid-race car swap, a new team in the HWA RACELAB, and Nissan e.dams replacing Renault, fans can expect more action on track than ever before.
FANBOOST, synonymous with Formula E, will continue to lead the way in innovative fan engagement at live events as once again FANBOOST allows them to vote for their favourite driver to receive an extra boost of 100kJ of energy during the race, giving fans a direct impact on the outcome.

While the iconic Hong Kong Harbourfront track remains unchanged with 10 turns and two hairpins, the addition of the new ‘Attack Mode’ is another on-track innovation that will impress speed lovers in 2019. Activated via special zones on the track, drivers will be able to access 225 kW power in Attack Mode with spectators able to identify which drivers are in mode through the illumination of LED Halos on the vehicles.

Season four champion Jean-Eric Vergne said: “Last season was very special for me, and it all started in Hong Kong where two great runs in the double header sent me on my journey to my first championship win. With the Gen2 car, and new features such Attack Mode, Formula E will become even more exciting for both drivers and fans, and I look forward to the challenge.”

Ticket prices at the 2019 Hong Kong E-Prix across the Observation Wheel and Tamar Park grandstands are set at a uniform price of HK$2,880, which includes complementary access to the Allianz E-Village. Concession tickets are available for children aged 5-12 years and senior citizens aged 65-and-over. Allianz E-Village tickets, with access to the Allianz E-Village only, are priced at HK$50.

Fans can get an early bird discount from now through midnight on Tuesday, 11 December, 2018. Please visit hkformulae.com to find out more. To learn more about the 2019 Hong Kong E-Prix corporate hospitality offerings and EMOTION Club passes.

Under the platform of the urban-based, future-focused ABB FIA Formula E Championship, the FIA Smart Cities initiative will come to Hong Kong on Saturday, March 9 to drive discussion around the topics of urban mobility and to promote the development of innovative mobility solutions. The FIA Smart Cities Forum will gather an impressive array of mobility experts, city planners, metropolitan authorities, technology specialists, entrepreneurs, high-level political leaders and policy-makers to define the pathway for the future of mobility along the axes of sustainability and innovation. The Forum will take place at the Formula E hospitality area, providing participants with an exclusive access to the Formula E track and innovations piloted by the racing teams.

Edited on 28 Feb