2019 HKT Hong Kong E-Prix

A New Level of Excitement and Racing Experience

 

HONG KONG,
CHINA – Media OutReach – 22 February
2019 – The 2018/19 ABB FIA Formula E Championship enters an exciting era this
year, with the debut of the next generation car (Gen2) racing in some of the
world’s most recognisable and progressive cities, including Hong Kong, Rome,
Paris, Berlin and New York.

 

One of only three races
taking place in Asia, the 2019 HKT Hong
Kong E-Prix, scheduled as round five of this season, will be held on March 10, 2019.  The series will see 11 teams and 22 drivers
racing along the iconic Hong Kong Harbourfront’s 1.86 kilometer track, which
consists of 10 turns with two hairpins.

 

The highlight of the
event, the revolutionary Gen2 car,
boasts a distinctive design and demonstrates stepped-up performance, with
almost double the usual energy storage capacity.  This allows the drivers to complete the full
race distance at high speed without a mid-race car swap, creating more
excitement on the track than ever before.

 

“Attack
Mode” is another on-track innovation that will impress speed lovers.
Activated via special zones, drivers will be able to access 225 kW power in
Attack Mode, with spectators able to identify which drivers are in the mode
through the LED Halos on the vehicles.

“We’re excited to see many
of the world’s best drivers in action here again in one of the best-known
electric street racing series,” said Anthony Lau, Executive Director of the
Hong Kong Tourism Board. “The impressive line-up and ground-breaking
innovations this year will surely offer visitors a thrilling race. The HKTB
fully supports longstanding professional sporting events like Formula E and will
continue to support and stage more international sports events, offering a
diverse travel experience to visitors and consolidating the city’s position as
Asia’s events capital.”

 

Visitors can also look
forward to an in-depth exploration of the enhanced Allianz E-Village, with installations such as Formula E simulators
for fans to experience a drive around the virtual Central Harbourfront track.
The world’s first interactive race — Ghost
Racing — will allow fans to race against real drivers in actual races live
in the Gaming Arena.

 

The
Formula E Tram is another new initiative this year. On March 8-9,
selected fans will have the chance to get up close and personal with Formula E
drivers making a special appearance onboard the tram, the city’s most iconic
means of transportation, creating some unique Instagrammable moments.

 

For details: www.hkformulae.com