| Pirelli test driver Lucas Di Grassi drives the Formula E car electric prototype, the Formulec, in front of Rome’s ancient Colisseum during a road event in the Italian capital. AFP PHOTO |
ROME: The streets of Rome will be the backdrop for a race in the new Formula E world championship in 2014. The series is being backed by McLaren, which is supplying cars powered exclusively by electric energy.
The Formula E championship has the full support of motor racing’s governing body, the FIA. FIA President Jean Todt said; “It gives me great pleasure to be in Rome for this exciting announcement that the eternal city has expressed its firm interest to host a race in the Formula E 2014 championship calendar.
“The contrast between this innovative motor sport series and the rich ancient history of Rome is one I am sure the public and the media will be intrigued and enriched by.”
Rome is the second city in the world to welcome the FIA Formula E Championship following Rio di Janeiro’s announcement in August this year. In total, the 2014 inaugural championship will feature 10 races that will be held in urban centers.
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