The formula E racing series plans an electric Grand Prix in London around Battersea Park in June 2015, it was announced last night.
Formula E CEO Alejandro Agag revealed the location of the ‘London ePrix’ at the championship’s global launch event in the Roundhouse, Camden. He also presented promotional video footage of the electric single-seater cars racing across a closed Westminster Bridge.
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Formula E’s inaugural calendar lists the London race as taking place on 27 June 2015, however there are still some hurdles to be get rid of before the race is a certainty.
“We are now going to begin a process of engaging with all the stakeholders,” Agag told automobile Express. “We will speak to the local residents and the friends of Battersea Park association to reassure them on all their questions about the race, so they’re sure that disruption will be minimal and the race will be a good addition to the park.”
“The city of London and the Mayor’s office are very keen for this to happen, but we won’t impose ourselves,” he added. “We’ll only race there if everyone’s delighted about. We really hope it happens, as whoever created Battersea Park 200 years ago created it with a racetrack inside!”