Fórmula E quebra recorde mundial de velocidade em pista coberta em carro Gen3 ‘desbloqueado’
- A Formula E Gen3 electric race car set a world record for indoor land speed, hitting 135.9 MPH (218.71 KPH) in a GenBeta development car on a .176-mile straight on the London E-Prix circuit.
- The car was piloted by NEOM McLaren Formula E driver Jake Hughes, who beat the previous record of 102.7 MPH (165.2 KPH) by 33 MPH.
- The GenBeta car has an enhanced power output of 400kW, all-wheel drive, 3D-printed wing endplates, wheel fins, and a wind deflector for enhanced aerodynamics and peak straight-line speed.
Ahead of the final two races of Season 9 in London, Formula E showcased the “unlocked” potential of its Gen3 electric race car. The run took place on a .176-mile straight on the London E-Prix circuit, a portion of which is inside the ExCeL London arena. Hughes beat the previous world record, driving the GenBeta car with an enhanced power output of 400kW and all-wheel drive, features not found in the Gen3 car used in race events. The car was also running softer Hankook tires which afforded “faster warm-up and better peak grip.” Additionally, 3D-printed wing endplates, wheel fins, and a wind deflector were installed for enhanced aerodynamics and peak straight-line speed.
Hughes went head-to-head with fellow driver Lucas di Grassi (Mahindra Racing) in a modified version of Formula E’s duels format typically used for qualifying. Each one was given a chance to set the fasted speed on the indoor section of track and both bested the former world record on all three of their practice runs before making official attempts. In order to make the record official, the drivers had to start from a standstill and completely stop inside the convention center.
The regular Gen3 car is already the fastest and most efficient electric racer ever built. Formula E describes GenBeta as “an innovation platform” that was created by the racing series, the FIA, Sabic, and Hankook. Projects with the vehicle are meant to experiment with new materials and technology in a bid to increase performance, efficiency, and sustainability. Al was also used to analyze the drivers’ runs, powered by Google’s Vertex platform and McKinsey & Company’s QuantumBlack, helping interpret telemetry and fine-tune strategy.