Agreement FIA, Formula E and all teams on cost saving to front global coronavirus pandemic

Formula E

All teams and manufacturers support unanimously for cost saving measures to promote long-term financial stability for championship amid global coronavirus pandemic.

They agree to delay the launch of the Gen2 EVO car until the 2021/22 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

These changes to the technical regulations will cut development costs over the next two seasons in half with manufacturers limited to a single car homologation.

Following an e-vote, the FIA World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) ratified the decision to extend the homologation period, with manufacturers only able to alter powertrain components once over the next two seasons.

Teams can either introduce a new car in season seven, for a two-year cycle, or continue to use existing technology for the next season before homologating a new car the year after for a single season.

After discussion with manufacturers, the changes to the technical regulations have been made with the long-term financial stability of championship participants in mind.

The FIA and Formula E have taken a flexible and collaborative approach to decreasing spending, which will see car development costs cut by half over the next two seasons.

In addition to supporting their immediate communities, FIA and Formula E are committed to finding more ways to fight the global health crisis and help others affected by the spread of coronavirus.

Quotes

FIA President Jean Todt said:

In these difficult times, adapting the cost structures in motorsport is a priority to ensure its sustainability. I encouraged the decisions regarding FIA Formula E Championship approved by the World Motor Sport Council in this regard, which are in line with the discussions currently underway for the other FIA disciplines.

Founder & Chairman of Formula E Alejandro Agag said:

During these challenging times, we have taken a flexible approach. Not only with the quick and sensible decision to temporarily suspend the season, but now by implementing cost measures to lower development costs for the teams. We listened to feedback from the teams and manufacturers and worked closely with the FIA to push back the launch of the Gen2 EVO and limit teams to a single homologation over the next two years. By doing so we have cut the projected car development costs in half. This was a necessary action to take to contain costs, given the health crisis and economic environment.

Source: FIA Formula  E Championship

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