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Be nice to see them all in the cars in addiiton to Marco!
Be nice to see them all in the cars in addiiton to Marco!
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I'm glad that some of the Formula E schedule is during Indycar's off time. It's a good way for drivers to never completely get out of the action plus it gives me as a fan something to look forward to in the lonely winter months.
I hope that Formula E can learn from the lesson of other "winter" formula car series and line itself up with the likes of Formula One and Indycar. I know that others might see Formula E as possible contender to Indycar but there are obviously more drivers then seats all around the world. If each series minds it's own business and is smart with their decisions - I can't see why all three can't exist with one another."In IndyCar, no one makes money. It's just great, pure racing." - Sebastien Bourdais -
They aren't "contenders", they "are among the latest group of drivers to express interest in contesting the inaugural Formula E season". This consists of signing up in a "Driver's Club", which is nothing more than a wish list established by the Formula E management.
It's meaningless.Comment
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I believe there is some benefit for a team who hires a driver from this list. Also, Formula E management must approve the inclusion, which suggests these are the top folks interested in driving in the series.Originally posted by rrrr View PostComment
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There's no doubt a team would benefit from using some of the drivers on the list, some of them are quite talented. What remains to be seen is if Formula E ever holds a race, and if it does how any of these drivers which actually sign up to drive will deal with contractual obligations.Originally posted by vintage View Post
Formula E management is much more interested in making money from this enterprise than benefiting mankind by developing an electric race car. We shall see how this turns out on September 13th, less than eight months from now.
How much money will the FIA be willing to toss in? Unless a large financial committment is made soon I don't see how they can hold races as scheduled.Last edited by rrrr; 01-27-2014, 07:27 PM.Comment
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Maybe keep this forum for "fans of the series". Thanks.There's really no such thing as Gary the Moose, Sybil.Comment
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Where do you suggest I post my opinions which deal with the realities facing Formula E? Considering the almost complete absence of meaningful news from the series, its viability can be legitimately questioned.Originally posted by doitagain View Post
The schedule says they will be racing in September and October, and they also have three events scheduled in four weeks starting in December. In spite of this there is no information at all about these races on the website.
Pardon my skepticism.Comment
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It's not a "Winter Series", the calendar runs from September 2014 to June 2015. Only three of the rounds (4, 5 & 6) run outside of the global international racing calendar.Originally posted by Hitokiri View PostComment
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Originally posted by rrrr View PostWhere do you suggest I post my opinions which deal with the realities facing Formula E? Considering the almost complete absence of meaningful news from the series, its viability can be legitimately questioned.
The schedule says they will be racing in September and October, and they also have three events scheduled in four weeks starting in December. In spite of this there is no information at all about these races on the website.
Pardon my skepticism.
I have this same feeling when I post my feelings in the Indycar section.Comment
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