HWA
AG is set to join the ABB FIA Formula E Championship as a new
customer team for next season - taking the total amount of entrants
to 11.
After
working in close collaboration with the Venturi outfit throughout the
current campaign as a provider of technical support, HWA AG will
extend their existing partnership with the Monaco-based team to
receive powertrains for the 2018/19 season.
The
full entry list is scheduled to be confirmed and published by the FIA
shortly in advance of season five - with the highly-anticipated
introduction of the new-look faster and more energy efficient next
generation of Formula E cars.
Alejandro
Agag, Founder & CEO of Formula E, said: “Not
only does Formula E have a new-look and unique visual identity for
season five, with the futuristic next generation car - but we also
have exciting news with a new team entering the ABB FIA Formula E
Championship in HWA AG. It’s rewarding to see a name so synonymous
with racing join the already impressive and growing list of teams and
manufacturers competing in Formula E. They have a proven track record
in other categories and will surely push to replicate similar
achievements in Formula E as we enter a new era of fully-electric
racing. I’m glad to welcome Ulrich and HWA AG to the Formula E
family. I’m eager to see them hit the track as a customer team
later this year.”
Ulrich
Fritz, CEO of HWA AG, added: “Formula E is a completely new
motorsport discipline with extremely tough competition. It’s a
challenge that we’re very happy to rise to. HWA AG are the most
successful team ever in DTM history. Our goal is to continue the
company’s success story in Formula E. At the same time, Formula E
with its unique concept offers a completely new perspective on the
future for motorsport. The series is characterised by its innovative
pioneering spirit and by its willingness to develop new ways of
interacting with the fans. The street races in the heart of some of
the world’s largest and most important cities open-up many
opportunities to appeal to an entirely new audience and to get them
fired up for racing and for sustainable technologies of the future.
In combination with the fierce competition on the racetrack, this is
the perfec t platform to demonstrate our core competencies on a
global stage and to measure ourselves against the best teams.”
Gildo
Pastor, President of Venturi Automobiles, said: “I’m
delighted to contribute to HWA AG’s arrival as a Formula E team, by
providing them our Venturi Gen2 cars for next season. Our partnership
over the current season is a win for both organisations. I have no
doubt that the experience of Venturi Automobiles in high-performance
electric vehicles will be a valuable asset for HWA AG, who will be
keen to add to an already impressive record.”
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