London ePrix

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London ePrix
ExCeL London
London Docks and ExCel Layout 2021.svg
Race information
Number of times held2
First held2015
Most wins (drivers)France Nico Prost (2)
Most wins (constructors)France e.Dams-Renault (3)
Circuit length2.252 km (1.400 mi)
Last race (2016 Race 2)
Pole position
Podium
Fastest lap

The London ePrix is an annual race of the single-seater, electrically powered Formula E championship, held in London, United Kingdom. It was first raced in the 2014-15 season until the 2015-16 season.[1] The event was originally meant to return for the 2019-20 season at a new location around (and through) ExCeL London before being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event at the new location was eventually held in the following season.

Battersea Park Circuit[]

London ePrix was held in the Battersea Park Street Circuit in the first two seasons.

The first two editions of the London ePrix took place at the Battersea Park Street Circuit, a temporary street circuit at Battersea Park in London, England. The track was 2.922 km in length and featured 17 turns. The track was designed by Formula E's London event team and British architect Simon Gibbons.[2]

Royal Victoria Dock/ExCeL[]

For the 2019-20 season, the London ePrix was scheduled to be held around and through the ExCeL London and around the Royal Victoria Dock.The 2.4 km layout, featuring 23 turns, became Formula E's first "indoor/outdoor" track.[3]

However, the calendar was adjusted due to the COVID-19 pandemic before being cancelled. The London ePrix finally returned in the 2020-21 season, this time as a double header.

Results[]

Edition Track Winner Second Third Pole position Fastest lap
2015
Race 1
Battersea Park Switzerland Sébastien Buemi
e.dams-Renault
Belgium Jérôme d'Ambrosio
Dragon Racing
France Jean-Éric Vergne
Andretti Autosport
Switzerland Sébastien Buemi
e.dams-Renault
Brazil Lucas di Grassi
Audi Sport ABT
2015
Race 2
United Kingdom Sam Bird
Virgin Racing
Belgium Jérôme d'Ambrosio
Dragon Racing
France Loïc Duval
Dragon Racing
France Stéphane Sarrazin
Venturi
United Kingdom Sam Bird
Virgin Racing
2016
Race 1
France Nico Prost
Renault e.dams
Brazil Bruno Senna
Mahindra Racing
France Jean-Éric Vergne
DS Virgin Racing
France Nico Prost
Renault e.dams
Brazil Nelson Piquet Jr
NEXTEV TCR
2016
Race 2
France Nico Prost
Renault e.dams
Germany Daniel Abt
Audi Sport ABT
Belgium Jérôme d'Ambrosio
Dragon Racing
Switzerland Sébastien Buemi
Renault e.dams
Switzerland Sébastien Buemi
Renault e.dams
2021
Race 1
ExCeL London United Kingdom Jake Dennis
Andretti-BMW
Netherlands Nyck de Vries
Mercedes-EQ
United Kingdom Alex Lynn
Mahindra Racing
United Kingdom Alex Lynn
Mahindra Racing
Germany René Rast
Audi
2021
Race 2
United Kingdom Alex Lynn
Mahindra Racing
Netherlands Nyck de Vries
Mercedes-EQ
New Zealand Mitch Evans
Jaguar Racing
Belgium Stoffel Vandoorne
Mercedes
Netherlands Robin Frijns
Virgin-Audi

Repeat winners (drivers)[]

Wins Driver Years won
2 France Nico Prost 2016 (Race 1), 2016 (Race 2)

References[]

  1. ^ "Racing back into the heart of London". fia.com. 23 June 2015. Archived from the original on 30 June 2016. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "Formula E returns to London in 2020". fiaformulae.com. 5 March 2019.
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