Battersea Park Street Circuit
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Location | London, England |
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Time zone | GMT |
Coordinates | 51°28′45″N 0°09′26″W / 51.47917°N 0.15722°WCoordinates: 51°28′45″N 0°09′26″W / 51.47917°N 0.15722°W |
Major events | Formula E 2015–2016 |
Length | 2.925 km (1.818 mi) |
Turns | 17 |
Race lap record | 1:24.150 (![]() |
Battersea Park was home to the only motor racing circuit located in London, England from 2015 to 2016. It hosted the final two races of the 2014–15 Formula E season, and also the second season. The track was 2.922 kilometres (1.816 mi) in length and featured 17 turns.
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There was controversy over circuit's installation in a Grade II* listed park, and it was announced in 2016 that the Formula E race would not be held there again.
History[]
The track was designed by Formula E's London event team and British architect Simon Gibbons. Wandsworth Council approved of the circuit and the double race on 19 February 2015.[1]
The circuit was criticized for being too narrow and too bumpy, with Jérôme d'Ambrosio suffering broken suspension.[2] A last-minute change to turn 1 had to be implemented and the race had to be started under a pace car.[3]
There was controversy over the park circuit taking place in a Grade II* listed park, with opposition to the disruption the races and subsequent build period would cause to a free public space. Around the race weekends a majority of the park was closed to the public for four days with a three-week disruption period. The local community set up a group to oppose any further races in the park.[4]
In June 2016 Formula E announced that, on the basis of understanding between Formula E and the Battersea Park Action Group, Formula E will not return.[5]
References[]
- ^ "Green light for 'double header' London ePrix in Battersea Park". FIA Formula E. 19 February 2015. Archived from the original on 29 June 2015. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 30 September 2017. Retrieved 12 July 2015.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ http://formulaspy.com/formula-e/formula-e-news/mods-turn-1-means-safety-car-start-london-eprix-16110[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Save Battersea Park community group". Retrieved 27 October 2015.
- ^ Council, Wandsworth. "Formula E - Consultation Forum meeting minutes | Wandsworth Council". www.wandsworth.gov.uk. Archived from the original on 17 November 2016. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
- Buildings and structures in Battersea
- Sports venues in London
- Motorsport venues in England
- Formula E circuits
- London ePrix