The
ABB FIA Formula E Championship - the closest, most intense and
progressive racing series - has reached an agreement with JSM
Holdings as race promoter to stage an E-Prix in South Korea, with the
iconic city-centre of Seoul identified as the preferred location.
After
a joint signing ceremony held at State Tower in Seoul - together with
Alejandro Agag and Moon Jae Sik, CEO of JSM Holdings - both parties
have stated their intention to bring electric racing to the South
Korean capital from 2020.
The
first race is expected to take place in season six as part of a
five-year agreement - with Gwanghwamun Square and City Hall Square
the favourable venues - subject to approval from city authorities and
the FIA World Motor Sport Council.
Alejandro
Agag, Founder & CEO of Formula E, said: “I’m extremely
excited about the prospect of bringing Formula E to Seoul and this
news is a great first step in the right direction. Korea and Seoul in
particular is an ideal venue to host an E-Prix and showcase the best
that electric racing has to offer. Korea is at the forefront of
future-facing developments, leading the way with cutting-edge
innovations and recognised as a global trend-setter in the automotive
and technology sectors - synergies shared with the overarching vision
and concept of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship.”
Moon
Jae Sik, CEO of JSM Holdings, said: “This event will show the
ongoing development of electric vehicle technology from global
automotive brands, using the platform of a truly exciting and
competitive racing series. It’ll also contribute in attracting
tourists from China and Japan, where interest towards the growth of
clean transportation and motorsport is high.”
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