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Formula E
AN “ELE
Even in China they believe in
electrically powered racing. A few
weeks ago, at the headquarters of
FIA, “Fia Formula E Team China
Racing” became the second team
(
after Dryson Racing) to sign up for
the 2014 Formula E championship.
The cars, which will be produced by
Spark Racing Technologies, will
feature chassis (and associated
components) manufactured by
Dallara Automobili, McLaren
engines and electrical components
and a Hewland gearbox.
«
I believe that Formula E represents
the ideal opportunity for China to get
involved in the future of motorsports
said the company president, Yu
Liu –
our presence will encourage
millions of fans to follow the
championship
».
The China Racing
team, the first Chinese racing
organisation, is a de facto state-run
team that debuted in A1GP in 2004