Formula E - Gen.2

TheChrisD · 22-11-2019 12:25am

astrofluff wrote: »

So it looks like there's a race in Friday, why?, so many people won't be able to watch it.

Weekend in Saudi Arabia is Friday/Saturday. So the first of the doubleheader is tomorrow.

astrofluff wrote: »

Basically, it's on Virgin media in Ireland

God, I can't stand how VM Sport have the rights for it... I'm not paying them €20/month just for one race series.

flazio · 22-11-2019 11:38am

Mercedes-Benz nowhere in the practice sessions, 2-3 on the grid.
Here we go again.

antodeco · 22-11-2019 2:04pm

Its funny that even though this was a "boring" race, still so much over taking etc. I love these races as 45 minutes is a perfect amount of time!

Charlie-Bravo · 23-11-2019 1:38pm

Less boring today. At least they're taking more chances. Yesterday showed how reserved the drivers were.

Should make an interesting championship. Sims playing a blinder with Attack mode at the end of the first safety car.

Charlie-Bravo · 23-11-2019 1:50pm

TheChrisD wrote: »

God, I can't stand how VM Sport have the rights for it... I'm not paying them €20/month just for one race series.

Do you have eir broadband? You could get VM sport through the eir sport app or added to a Sky box under the eir subscription.

antodeco · 23-11-2019 3:14pm

Enjoyed today's race. Was typical FE in previous years. Happy to see Sims get his first win, especially after his drift in qualifying.

When Bird got shunted, his car control was fantastic.

AMKC · 24-11-2019 12:48pm

Just watched the highlights of the race this morning and have to say it was very good. Delighted for Alexander Sims getting his first win and BMW getting a 1-2. Jaguar still terrible and Felipe Massa still no luck at all. Mercedes have done good for there first two races in Formula-e but Porsche not so good. What was up with the safety car coming in the first time it was out to early and there was still marshells on the track removing the crashed car. That could have been very bad. Hope it is investigated and does not happen again. I thought the decision to give Mitch Evans a penalty was harsh and the 10 second penalty giving to Sebastain Buami was harsh. A 5 second penalty would have done.

PopePalpatine · 24-11-2019 2:50pm

Knowing Daesh Lite Saudi Arabia, those marshals are about to go on the lash.

TheChrisD · 24-11-2019 4:36pm

AMKC wrote: »

Delighted for Alexander Sims getting his first win and BMW getting a 1-2.

You may want to read up on happenings last night...

Gunther got a DT for those overtakes on people going through attack at the end of the SC.

Charlie-Bravo · 24-11-2019 10:17pm

Yes, it wasn't highlighted that Gunther got a penalty for the overtake under SC until much later. What's strange is the penalty applied of 24 seconds which drops him down to 11th, just outside the points. If it was 25 seconds it would have been another place lower. So I'm thinking race control stripped him of any points but limiting the pain to that.

TheChrisD · 25-11-2019 4:10pm

astrofluff wrote: »

What's strange is the penalty applied of 24 seconds which drops him down to 11th, just outside the points. If it was 25 seconds it would have been another place lower. So I'm thinking race control stripped him of any points but limiting the pain to that.

Pit-lane time is different based on track since it's based on the physical length. For instance, Sanya last year saw the drive-through time set at 16 seconds.

flazio · 06-01-2020 4:34pm

Sad news about one of the commentators, Bob Varsha.
Wishing him a speedy recovery.
https://twitter.com/RACERmag/status/1214187162586927106?s=19

flazio · 18-01-2020 1:24pm

This is cool, Santiago race later today.
https://twitter.com/FIAFormulaE/status/1218503830410866696?s=19

AMKC · 19-01-2020 1:34pm

Just watched the highlights of it there now. It was a good race. Some nice racing up the front for the lead and plenty of racing in the midfield too. There was 7 cars in this that did not finish two of them being Porsche which is not good. Not sure why all 7 were out but Jean Eric Vergne had a damaged car and created a lot of smoke lol. Another car lost its whole front wing so I am guessing he did not finish either.

Harika · 19-01-2020 5:02pm

Great Race, race winner down to 4th, back to front, back, last lap winning overtake. Poor vergne, great racing throughout the field

pjohnson · 19-01-2020 7:34pm

A lil graph thing I saw of the race. Saw these for F1 before and now beinh done for FE!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8c_We541XA

flazio · 02-02-2020 12:05pm

Sanya race scheduled for March 21 has been cancelled over the ongoing Corona hangover.
https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2020/january/statement-on-the-sanya-e-prix

AMKC · 02-02-2020 3:42pm

flazio wrote: »

Sanya race scheduled for March 21 has been cancelled over the ongoing Corona hangover.
https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2020/january/statement-on-the-sanya-e-prix

Maybe they are right but thats a good month and a half away. A lot can happen in that time. Maybe it will not be as prevaliant by then and they might be able to stall it.

Charlie-Bravo · 02-02-2020 4:36pm

If it costs the series a lot for the backend logistics, flights, hotels, and it's whether to pull the plug now, then I'd understand that. It's not a series like F1 that can hammer the country for not holding a race weekend. It's better FE call it now for all interested parties.

pjohnson · 05-02-2020 12:03pm

Ma is in 14 day quarantine apparently.

Charlie-Bravo · 05-02-2020 12:14pm

I hope your Ma feels better soon.

Mexico race is 10 days away so they're holding him until the race.

Charlie-Bravo · 15-02-2020 12:42pm

Mexico race today. Qualy is on at 5.45pm and race on at 10pm. Usual channels.

Charlie-Bravo · 15-02-2020 11:10pm

Heavy impact by Muller into the barrier on the first few laps. Safety car with train of cars sent through pit lane.

Great start by Mitch Evans too.

TheChrisD · 15-02-2020 11:13pm

Useless fúcking cúnts at the BBC bumping off the race to show bloody snooker on the Red Button :mad::mad::mad:

TheChrisD · 15-02-2020 11:58pm

Mitch grabs his and Jag's second win. Behind, the typical mayhem ensued.

Charlie-Bravo · 16-02-2020 11:03am

End to end drama, which is totally the norm. Worth a full watch.

AMKC · 16-02-2020 12:41pm

What a race. That was excellent. Great win by Mitch Evans. Delighted for him and Jaguar.

pjohnson · 16-02-2020 6:41pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ed2FiZoRcM

Charlie-Bravo · 16-02-2020 8:06pm

Watch Simms and Wherlein in that graphic video ^^. Simms up to 2nd in championship.

pjohnson · 16-02-2020 8:39pm

astrofluff wrote: »

Watch Simms and Wherlein in that graphic video ^^. Simms up to 2nd in championship.

I like these type vids!

Harika · 16-02-2020 9:23pm

Didnt realise Vandoorne was leading the championship before, that's how tight the field. Great race behind Evans. Sims from 18 to 5? Just the attack mode cause more havoc than needed.

antodeco · 28-02-2020 11:49am

Reminder the Marrakesh race is on this weekend.

Friday 28th
Shakedown/preview show
Facebook: 1pm
Youtube: 1pm

FP1
Facebook: 3:40pm
Youtube: 3:40pm
BBC Red Button: 3:55pm - 4:55pm

Saturday 29th -
FP2
Facebook: 7:55am
Youtube: 7:55am
Virgin Media Sport: 7:55am - 8:40am
BBC Red Button: 7:55am - 8:40am

Qualifying
Eurosport 1: 10am - 11am
Virgin Media Sport: 9:45am - 11:15am
BBC Red Button: 9:45am - 11:15am

Race
Eurosport 2: 1:45pm - 3pm
Virgin Media Sport: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
BBC 2: 1:30pm - 3:15pm

More Details Here

AMKC · 28-02-2020 6:49pm

Cool. I like Marrakesh.

Charlie-Bravo · 28-02-2020 11:38pm

Cool, a lunchtime race, and it's on BBC2!

Gooey Looey · 28-02-2020 11:48pm

I'm going to give it a try again this year

antodeco · 29-02-2020 8:29am

Gooey Looey wrote: »

I'm going to give it a try again this year

You won't be disappointed

(I really hope I haven't jinxed it now!)

TheChrisD · 29-02-2020 2:57pm

This BBC2 pre-race coverage is so bland, and almost dismissive of how much people know about the series...

antodeco · 29-02-2020 3:17pm

TheChrisD wrote: »

This BBC2 pre-race coverage is so bland, and almost dismissive of how much people know about the series...

Ill only watch it on Virgin Media. They've shown it since season 1 so, as much as I hate them, I do want to give them a viewing figure for it

AMKC · 29-02-2020 3:54pm

That was quiet a good race. Plenty of action and passing too. Wow Vergne and Buemi really cut that close with there energy. I think Gunter messed up a bit with his race strategy and lost the win because if it. I have to say Jean Eric Verne would get my driver of the day coming from 11th to 2nd. Well done to Antonio Felix De Costa for winning.

TheChrisD · 29-02-2020 4:12pm

antodeco wrote: »

Ill only watch it on Virgin Media. They've shown it since season 1 so, as much as I hate them, I do want to give them a viewing figure for it

I did enjoy when it was on VM2/VM3; but after they decided it was only going to be available behind a €20/30/whatever-it-is-per-month paywall, I can't be arsed even acknowledging them as a broadcaster...

antodeco · 29-02-2020 4:34pm

TheChrisD wrote: »

I did enjoy when it was on VM2/VM3; but after they decided it was only going to be available behind a €20/30/whatever-it-is-per-month paywall, I can't be arsed even acknowledging them as a broadcaster...

One of the main reasons I don't have Sky! I have VM as my provider so not an issue with this. Also IPTV helps..

Was a good race. Only yellow flag was on the final lap was Sims car dying I think

Charlie-Bravo · 01-03-2020 12:55am

Just watched a full replay on the BBC red button. Decent race and no yellows until the end. Good racing with a good few overtakes. JEV is driver of the day with that effort but shame Gunter pipped him on the last lap. I like Gunter as a driver, good skill and great racer for such a young lad - I'm thinking he should be in F2 instead vying for F1.

pjohnson · 01-03-2020 1:17am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL2eXSlcUHw

jv2000 · 05-03-2020 2:29pm

I know everybody is going on about the great race JEV had which is true, however, Mitch Evans probably had an even better race, starting in last and making 6th in the end. Considering his composure in the last race I dare to think how the race could have ended up if he had manages to qualify. His teammate Collado went in the opposite direction though.

The TechCheetah have a great driver line-up, well balanced and both likely see themselves as the number 1 driver. Has the making of a great championship battle especially with the BMWi and Jaguars consistently in the mix.

Harika · 07-03-2020 2:23pm

Rome on 4th of April has been cancelled

AMKC · 08-03-2020 2:34pm

Harika wrote: »

Rome on 4th of April has been cancelled

I suppose it was inevitable with the way the Italians have been affected by Covid-19 and the way they have been dealing with it. There is over 6000 cases of it in Italy now and the were very slow to act. That's why it is so bad there.

pyramuid man · 13-03-2020 9:31am

Season postponed for 2 months.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9qpafrjbGm/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2020/march/formula-e-season-suspended

AMKC · 13-03-2020 4:38pm

pyramuid man wrote: »

Season postponed for 2 months.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9qpafrjbGm/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2020/march/formula-e-season-suspended

The sensible thing to do.

flazio · 13-03-2020 5:13pm

We're kinda used to big gaps between races in this series anyway.

AMKC · 13-03-2020 10:11pm

flazio wrote: »

We're kinda used to big gaps between races in this series anyway.

Exactly so I don't think it will be effected as badly as Formula 1 has been.

Formula E - Gen.2

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