El Relojero suizo continúa su asociación con la serie eléctrica de carreras callejeras como socio oficial de cronometraje
ESTOY ENCANTADO DE CONTINUAR NUESTRA ASOCIACIÓN DE LARGO PLAZO Y EXITOSA CON TAG HEUER. MOTORSPORT ES SOBRE EL TIEMPO Y LA PRECISIÓN – Y CONFÍAMOS EN LA EXPERIENCIA DE TAG HEUER COMO SOCIO OFICIAL DE ASISTENCIA POR TIEMPO «.
Alejandro Agag Fundador y CEO de Formula E
La Fórmula E y TAG Heuer anunciaron hoy la extensión de su asociación de muchos años como socio oficial de cronometraje del Campeonato de Fórmula E de ABB FIA.
El relojero suizo, fabricante de relojes de lujo y un pionero en el patrocinio del automovilismo durante más de 50 años, ha estado estrechamente involucrado con la Fórmula E desde el principio como socio fundador.
El anuncio fue hecho como parte de la exhibición TAG Heuer para celebrar la apertura del Salón del Automóvil de Ginebra, junto a Jean-Claude Biver, CEO de TAG Heuer, y Alejandro Agag, fundador y CEO de Formula E.
Alejandro Agag, fundador y CEO de Formula E, dijo:
«TAG Heuer ha estado con la serie desde el principio, creyendo en el concepto de Fórmula E desde antes de que un automóvil incluso girara una rueda. Como socio oficial y fundador, estoy encantado de continuar nuestra asociación de larga data y exitosa con TAG Heuer. Motorsport es sobre tiempo y precisión, y confiamos en la experiencia de TAG Heuer como socio oficial de cronometraje «.
Jean-Claude Biver, CEO de TAG Heuer, dijo:
«Desde el primer día, TAG Heuer ha creído en el futuro de este primer campeonato de la FIA para vehículos eléctricos monoplazas, demostrando esta creencia a través de su participación como socio fundador. Hoy, estamos orgullosos de ser parte de su expansión, desde el inicio hasta el comienzo de su nuevo ciclo como un campeonato indispensable «.
TAG HEUER EXTENDS LONG-STANDING PARTNERSHIP WITH FORMULA E
Swiss watchmaker continues its association with the electric street racing series as official timekeeping partner
‘I AM DELIGHTED TO CONTINUE OUR LONG-STANDING AND SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIP WITH TAG HEUER. MOTORSPORT IS ABOUT TIMING AND PRECISION – AND WE RELY ON THE EXPERTISE OF TAG HEUER AS OFFICIAL TIMEKEEPING PARTNER.’
Alejandro Agag
Founder & CEO of Formula E
Formula E and TAG Heuer today announced the extension of its long-standing partnership as official timekeeping partner of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship.
The Swiss watchmaker – a manufacturer of luxury timepieces and a pioneer in motorsport sponsorship for over 50 years – has been closely involved with Formula E since the very beginning as a founding partner.
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The announcement was made as part of the TAG Heuer exhibition to celebrate the opening of the Geneva Motor Show, alongside Jean-Claude Biver, CEO of TAG Heuer, and Alejandro Agag, Founder & CEO of Formula E.
Alejandro Agag, Founder & CEO of Formula E, said:
“TAG Heuer has been with the series from the start, believing in the concept of Formula E since before a car even turned a wheel. As an official and founding partner, I’m delighted to continue our long-standing and successful partnership with TAG Heuer. Motorsport is about timing and precision – and we rely on the expertise of TAG Heuer as official timekeeping partner.”
Jean-Claude Biver, CEO of TAG Heuer, said:
“Since the very first day, TAG Heuer has believed in the future of this first FIA championship for single-seater electric vehicles, demonstrating this belief through its involvement as a founding partner. Today, we’re proud of being part of its expansion, from the ‘start-up’ beginning to its new cycle as an indispensable championship.”
COVERS COME OFF THE NEXT GENERATION FORMULA E CAR IN GENEVA
The new fully-electric FIA Formula E Gen2 car unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show along with technical specifications
‘THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE SEEN THE COMPLETE CAR IN THE FLESH AND IT IS EVEN MORE SLEEK AND SPECTACULAR UP CLOSE. IF YOU WERE TO DRAW A RACING CAR FROM SCRATCH AND BASE IT PURELY ON ITS LOOKS, YOU WOULD COME UP WITH THIS DESIGN. WHEN PEOPLE SEE THIS CAR THEY WILL SAY IT IS FORMULA E, IT IS THE FUTURE.’
Alejandro Agag
Founder & CEO of Formula E
The physical model of the next generation Formula E car was revealed today on the FIA stand at the Geneva Motor Show, ushering in a new era for the ABB FIA Formula E Championship.
The covers were taken off the FIA Formula E Gen2 car by FIA President Jean Todt and Founder & CEO of Formula E Alejandro Agag, using a robot arm supplied by title partner ABB. The unveiling took place in front of a selection of media, special guests as well as manufacturers and teams competing in the electric street racing series.
Technical specifications of the Gen2 car have also been disclosed, with the new car for the 2018/19 season proving the progress and enhancements made in terms of both performance and efficiency since the inaugural E-Prix only four years ago.
Follow the link to download a selection of hi-res images of the FIA Formula E Gen2 car, as well as view the full technical details of the next generation Formula E car – http://fiaformulae.isebox.net/gen2
Other than the striking new-look for Formula E, the most notable change comes underneath the bodywork with the battery – doubling the range of the car. With almost twice the energy storage capacity available to the teams and drivers, there will no longer be the need for a mid-race car change.
Alongside the improved longevity, the maximum power output of the car has increased to 250kW – an increase of 50kW that will see the potential top speed of Formula E reach 280 km/h (174 mph).
Integrated as part of the chassis is the new Halo head protection device, along with an innovative strip of LED lighting. The lighting system concept will enable fans to better follow the strategy of their favourite team or driver – indicating things such as different power modes and other race-related information, with more details to be revealed ahead of the start of season five.
The Gen2 car also features the new MICHELIN Pilot Sport all-weather tyre, which is specifically designed for the unique demands of electric street racing. Not only is the tyre lighter than its predecessors, but it also boasts significantly lower rolling resistance and a new graphic design.
The new model will compete over the coming three seasons, starting with season five in late 2018.
FIA President, Jean Todt, said:
“The FIA Formula E Gen2 really looks like a car of the future. It’s encouraging to see the progress made in just four years – to double the range of the car and increase the power output is the result of a great effort. With the support of so many manufacturers, Formula E will continue to push the development of electric vehicle technology, and promote sustainable mobility in many cities around the world.”
FIA Technical Director, Gilles Simon, said:
“It’s fantastic to finally show people the FIA Formula E Gen2. It has been a hugely collaborative project, and I would like to thank everyone at the FIA, and all of our technical partners and official suppliers for their tireless work to make this car a reality. The result has been a car that everyone is talking about and that achieves all the technical goals we set. Formula E is a fascinating mission from a technical perspective – it gives us the opportunity to create something completely different to anything else in motorsport, and developing innovative technologies at the forefront of the electric revolution that is happening in the automotive industry is really exciting. To make something faster with double the efficiency was a great challenge, and I think it’s going to be very spectacular when it takes to the track in season five.”
Alejandro Agag, Founder & CEO of Formula E, said:
“This is the first time I’ve seen the complete car in the flesh and it’s even more sleek and spectacular up close. If you were to draw a racing car from scratch and base it purely on its looks, you’d come up with just this design. Not only is it striking on the eye, the performance and range show clear progress in terms of technological development in only four years. I’d like to express my personal thanks to the FIA and its President Jean Todt, for their hard work and support in putting together and designing our Gen2 car. This model visually differentiates Formula E from any other single-seater in motorsport today. When people see this car they will say it’s Formula E, it’s the future.”
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