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KUKA and Formula E
KUKA is partnering with the Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler team in the international motor sport series for electric cars, the FIA Formula E.
The Formula E racing calendar – 2019/2020
There will be a total of 14 races in the 2019/2020 season. They will be held in twelve major cities on five different continents.
Diriyah
22 & 23 November 2019
Santiago de Chile
18 January 2020
Marrakesh
29 February 2020
Mexico City
15 February 2020
Sanya
21 March 2020
Rome
04 April 2020
Paris
18 April 2020
Seoul
03 May 2020
Jakarta
06 June 2020
Berlin
21 June 2020
New York
11 July 2020
London
25 & 26 July 2020
Formula E – exciting and innovative
Formula E, which was launched in September 2014, is the first exclusively electrical racing series and has managed to establish itself as an appealing motor sport event for a wide audience in only a short space of time and to inspire the best drivers, teams and manufacturers from around the world.
The racing series provides a competitive environment for the automotive industry in terms of promoting the development of electric cars. Audi's e-tron FE-06 is a good example of a racing car that has been developed into a standard vehicle. The races are held around the globe in the city centers of major cities. In this way, electromobility is showcased where it will be utilized in the future: in the urban environment.
What's more, fans of the racing series are able to make an impact on the races in a completely new way: they can give their favorite driver around 70 hp of additional power for a few seconds using the FanBoost. Unparalleled!
Formula E is perfectly suited to our competence in the areas automotive, eMobility and battery sectors. This is how KUKA has supported the Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler team since March 2017 as a partner and sponsor; the two companies having the common aspiration to give their best at all times: Peak performance.
Making the difference in Formula E race cars.
The car essentially consists of two main pieces. – One is the same for every manufacturer. That’s the chassis and also the battery. And then for us, in Audi, all of the development we do is on the electric motor, gear box, the rear suspension. So effectively the electric drivetrain – The power delivery. And there we’re now working on several items of performance: One is that we always want to reduce the weight and size. That allows a better exhilaration, but also less mas to move. So it’s better for the energy management.
Helmut, Systemingenieur, Team Audi Sport ABT Schaeffle
The driver line-up – Lucas di Grassi and Daniel Abt
The Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler team has put its trust in the successful driving partnership of Lucas di Grassi and Daniel Abt since the debut season in 2014/15. We are proud to support the team in our role as a partner and to continue to take a collaborative and visionary approach to Formula E racing.
A successful pairing for the Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler team: Daniel Abt and Lucas di Grassi
Profile of Daniel Abt
Date of birth: 3 December 1992 Place of birth: Kempten, Germany Place of residence: Kempten/Munich, Germany Height: 5 ft. 10 in. Weight: 72 kg
Greatest achievements
1st place 24 hours of Le Mans (LMP1 Private Teams) 2015 1st place ADAC Formel Masters 2009 2nd place GP3 series 2012 7th place Formula E 2016 8th place FIA Formula E 2017
Date of birth: August 11, 1984 Place of birth: São Paulo, Brazil Place of residence: Monaco Height: 5 ft. 11 in. Weight: 75 kg
Greatest achievements
1st place FIA Formula E, 2 victories 2017 1st place Macau Grand Prix 2005 2nd place FIA Formula E, 2 victories 2018 2nd place Formula E, 2nd place WEC 2016 2nd place 24 hours of Le Mans 2014 2nd place GP2 series 2007
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