Formula E - Gen.2

AMKC · 09-08-2021 8:27pm

BBC 2 have Sundays race from 2pm as well.

jv2000 · 10-08-2021 10:52am

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Such a shame that the Berlin Tempelhof Airport Circuit is so boring to look at. Hoping for a great race(s) though and I guess we won't see the championship leaders anywhere near the front of the grid on Saturday which adds to the intrigue. Would love to see Frijns get it.

TheChrisD · 10-08-2021 12:52pm

Oh hey, there's something else I've managed to completely overlook about this weekend - we're going both ways.

Saturday's race is in the normal direction, while Sunday's race is in reverse. That would explain why there's two practices on Sunday...

Charlie-Bravo · 14-08-2021 1:15pm

Classic Werhlein - way too agressive and came off wurst. Disaster for Bird in today's race.

AMKC · 14-08-2021 1:45pm

Some race so far. Ds really making a balls of it strategy wise.

I still hate the 15mins plus 1 lap or 12 mins plus 1 lap rubbish. Bring back a set number of laps and get rid of that nonsense it's so much better when you know how many laps not time there is to go.

Also I have to say fair play to Boards.IE still for having Formula e in the sports foum and section. It will not feature in any other media be in print or broadcasting not even Sky will mention it these days but Boards still has it in the right place. I think everyone else just thinks it's an entertainment show and do not take it seriously.

AMKC · 14-08-2021 2:06pm

I have never liked the Audi livery. I think it's very dull.

Compare it to Jaguars livery which is so much nicer or even Mahindras which was always lovely.

I wonder who will come in to replace Audi when they leave Formula-e after this year.

I think it would be great to see Hyundai or Kia in Formula-e.

Even Mazda would be good.

Charlie-Bravo · 14-08-2021 2:14pm

Toyota need to get more into electric cars. They're way behind. RnD in Formula E world be good for them.

Charlie-Bravo · 14-08-2021 2:18pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117732141#Comment_117732141

Today's race wasn't to bad. I like the wide nature of the track, and probably allows multiple lines to be taken at corners. This layout doesn't have much of those tight parts where you could only fit a Badgers whisker and causes pile ups when the chance takers are going for it.

I have to say, is there any merit in playing it safe in Formula E? I wonder who is Mr Consistent and near the top of the table?!

AMKC · 14-08-2021 3:03pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117752534#Comment_117752534

I agree. It would be a great fit for Toyota and cheap compared to F1 too.

I think it would be good for Ford to get into it too.

Also I think Stellantis should try and get one of there's into it maybe Opel or Peugeot.

flazio · 14-08-2021 10:00pm

How haven't Tesla come in yet? You'd think this would be right up their alley.

jv2000 · 15-08-2021 10:06am

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I have come around to the track design, in today's sun it looked good and the space was really nice when you consider some of the tight affairs we have had this season. I think the 6 races in a row last season just tired me of the circuit. Di Grassi is some man on that circuit. Speaking of mister consistency, nobody really stands out. Maybe Frijns for having a chance of winning the championship without winning a race. Or Dennis has looked fairly consistent and actually seems to have some speed this weekend, the only guy from the first group of qualifying to get into superpole yesterday I think. Imagine he won it on BMWs last race (or Di Grassi for Audi).

jv2000 · 15-08-2021 10:08am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117752792#Comment_117752792

The Fact that Toyota have resisted electric in their road cars probably has a lot to do with it. The self-charging hybrid style of F1 is probably better suited (but too expensive). When Formula H (Hydrogen) starts then I expect Toyota to be the first team to enter.

PopePalpatine · 15-08-2021 10:59am

Well, at least we won't have to worry about Mercedes dominating another series.

AMKC · 15-08-2021 11:34am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117755475#Comment_117755475

Yes you would think so but maybe they are worried about if they did not do well the effect it could have on there reputation or maybe they just never noticed it yet or the cars are too slow for them.

Harika · 15-08-2021 11:34am

Seems the series failed to transfer from a heavily regulated series promoting e Mobility to a more open and more expensive one.

Opening up the regs, would throw all the independent entries under the bus. Keep it close, make the manufacturer unhappy.

Also the struggle to bring it to the key markets. Often enough it was locked away behind paywalls.

AMKC · 15-08-2021 2:31pm

I am hoping Mitch Evans wins this. Would be delighted for him.

Charlie-Bravo · 15-08-2021 2:35pm

Wow, that's not a good start to a race.

AMKC · 15-08-2021 2:36pm

We there goes that anyway. Hope there both OK. Big crash that.

AMKC · 15-08-2021 2:36pm

Red flag now.

AMKC · 15-08-2021 2:53pm

Here is hoping that Jake Dennis wins this so. Really don't want Mercedes as the top team here and in F1.

AMKC · 15-08-2021 3:06pm

Alright I hope Nick de Vries wins this lol.

Charlie-Bravo · 15-08-2021 3:24pm

Jaysis, Nick doesn't really have to finish this race to win the championship! The other contenders are too far back in the race and points to make any difference.

Charlie-Bravo · 15-08-2021 3:26pm

Just waiting for Werhlein to get too aggressive and shake up the race.

AMKC · 15-08-2021 3:28pm

21 laps to go.

AMKC · 15-08-2021 3:28pm

Great pass by JEV.

AMKC · 15-08-2021 3:31pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117757804#Comment_117757804

Nope not now. Only Mitch Evans and Jake Dennis were a threat to him and they are both out now one because of his car failing and been crashed into and jake because he locked up and crashed into the wall fecking idiot. I think I cursed them both lol.

Actually Felix De Costa could have won it if De Vries finished out of the points but he is now out too and by the looks of it it was De Grassi fault he put De Costa into the wall idiot.

PopePalpatine · 15-08-2021 3:34pm

So, when is noted Brazil's Top Arsonist fanboy Lucas di Grassi getting a 5-second penalty?

AMKC · 15-08-2021 3:58pm

That was some race that. I thought yesterday's was crazy and could not be beaten but today's was even more so.

Well that is Mercedes happy anyway with both the drivers and Constructors championship in Formula-e. I just hope they do not start to dominate here like they have done in Formula 1 or it will be the end of Formule-e.

Charlie-Bravo · 15-08-2021 5:58pm

It's hard to know if this Motorsport will keep going. It still seems too gimmicky. If we look at the support race ideas, the Roborace idea feel flat, while Jaguar didn't seem keen to keep running the ePace series. You really need other manufacturers in there with electric road cars.

I'd be of the opinion that next year will determine whether Formula E will live on. They need to step up to bigger tracks and have more power, and start going to proper race tyres and pit stops.

Pen Rua · 16-08-2021 9:06am

I kept a loose eye on Formula E this year. There were some thrilling races (see Monaco) and some downright nonsensical ones (see Valencia wet race).

The qualifying format felt unduly confusing and I'm reading it was more of a lottery than anything else, and some suggests it devalues De Vries' world championship title.

Charlie-Bravo · 16-08-2021 9:19am

After fifteen races, I do not see any one driver who was consistent all season. If you look at who finished near the top of the table, their race results are underwhelming bar the odd win. Why? Maybe it is a bit of a lottery how qualifying works and then it being difficult to overtake during races relying on others to throw away their race with a crazy move.

Pen Rua · 16-08-2021 9:27am

De Vries won the championship with four retirements. Looking at the table, his double 2nd place weekend in London really helped his championship drive.

Robin Frijns, without a single retirement, finished 4th whist 2nd & 3rd had 3 and 4 retirements respectively.

flazio · 18-08-2021 11:12am

Mercedes-Benz confirming their pull out of Formula E.

https://twitter.com/MercedesEQFE/status/1427904627756859392?s=19

One down, one to go.

AMKC · 18-08-2021 2:14pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117770681#Comment_117770681

Actually two to go. Both Audi and BMW are pulling out too.

So the question then becomes who is going to come in and replace them? Will it be a manufacturer or a private team?

Will be interesting to see.

flazio · 18-08-2021 4:38pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117771654#Comment_117771654

I meant Mercedes-Benz out of one championship, now to find a way to force them out of Formula 1.

AMKC · 18-08-2021 8:10pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117772544#Comment_117772544

Awe OK.

flazio · 26-08-2021 7:42pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117758485#Comment_117758485

Regarding pitstops for tyre changing. That goes against their sustainability message if the tyres can't last a race distance.

Valencia and that Mexican mini Indy just went to prove that these cars don't race well on tracks designed with I.C.E. vehicles in mind.

flazio · 11-01-2022 11:15am

New season just around the corner.

Maserati coming in next year.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CYlRRYXoZDu/?utm_medium=copy_link

AMKC · 11-01-2022 9:29pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118454194#Comment_118454194

Oh wow. I did not see that coming.

When is the first race?

flazio · 12-01-2022 6:52am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118457882#Comment_118457882

Double header in Saudi on the 28th and 29th of January.

Official season preview video.

https://youtu.be/JXg4GrGnrs4

TheChrisD · 21-01-2022 11:46am

Okay, I've posted through the advance range Sky listings... and coverage this year is looking really sparse. Nothing on VM1/2/3, the BBC, or Quest.

Friday 28th

Delayed qualifying: 4pm, Eurosport 2
Live Race 1: 4.50pm, Eurosport 2

Saturday 29th

Live Race 2: 4:30pm, Channel 4 or 4:50pm, Eurosport 2

Yes, Cfúcking4 to the rescue!

TheChrisD · 21-01-2022 1:42pm

Scratch that, CHANNEL 4 HAVE EVERYTHING THIS YEAR.

https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2022/january/channel-4-formula-e-broadcast-announcement

Currently next Friday's sessions have been prepared on the C4Sport YouTube channel:

Qualifying at 12:30pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NobFopLpNeM

Race 1 at 4:30pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-i0HSCdP1-E

AMKC · 28-01-2022 1:49pm

Ye some racing on this weekend. A race this weekend on Saturday at 4:30pm.

TheChrisD · 28-01-2022 4:07pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118545226#Comment_118545226

There's also one this afternoon. Like, in 90 minutes 😉

flazio · 28-01-2022 5:25pm

Feed is here. Doesn't look like Ireland is locked out.

https://youtu.be/-i0HSCdP1-E

flazio · 28-01-2022 8:20pm

Nice to have some track action again. If you are staunchly anti Merc then you might be tempted to turn off already.

chicorytip · 29-01-2022 1:40am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118546486#Comment_118546486

Virgin Sport will no longer be showing live coverage, I presume??

AMKC · 29-01-2022 12:49pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118548783#Comment_118548783

Nope. Channel 4 have all the rights to it now. Even Quest is not showing it any more which is bummer. Some highlights of yesterday's race would have been nice. Quest were good for that. Why was it not live on TV?

29-01-2022 1:15pm

Because it's Ireland, no-one cares or does anything properly and when you have jokes like Virgin having a bunch of TV channels I very much doubt anyone there knows what they have the rights to. Broadcast TV is doing its best to kill itself so just stick with YouTube.

Anyway, kinda **** race. I still don't understand what the point of the power boost is. The time added on at the end is gimmicky and pointless. The analytics going on mean the teams will have it covered so it doesn't even make a big difference. And the tracks, lads it still just looks like a karting track with too-big cars running around. With the cars being so tightly matched and little tyre-wear and the lack of space every overtake seems to be a barge and hope for the best kinda scenario.

AMKC · 29-01-2022 6:06pm

Who's watching?

Formula E - Gen.2

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