MotoE World Cup
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Category | Motorcycle sport |
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Country | Europe |
Inaugural season | 2019 |
Riders | 18 |
Teams | 11 |
Constructors | Energica[1] |
Tyre suppliers | Michelin |
Riders' champion | Jordi Torres |
Official website | motogp.com |
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Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme Grand Prix motorcycle racing |
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MotoE, officially the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup, is a class of motorcycle racing that uses only electric motorcycles. The series is sanctioned by the FIM and the inaugural season in 2019 was due to support MotoGP at five of the European circuits.[2] A fire in March 2019 involving recharging batteries destroyed the special facility and the race machines at Circuito de Jerez, Spain. The opening two race events, intended to be at Jerez on 5 May and Le Mans, France on 19 May, were cancelled,[3] with a new schedule announced in late March of six races at four venues starting in July.[4]
Technical specifications[]
The series has used the Energica Ego Corsa motorcycle since inception, manufactured by Energica Motor Company,[5] but will change to Ducati from 2023.[6]
- Motor: Synchronous oil-cooled AC with permanent magnets
- Maximum Continuous Power: 120 kW (160 hp/cv)
- Acceleration: 0-100 km/h in three seconds
- Top Speed: 270 km/h
- Torque: 200 N•m (147.5 lb•ft) at 5,000 rpm
- Frame: Tubular steel trellis
- Swingarm: Cast aluminium
- Brakes: Brembo package: 330mm steel discs, Nickel-plated four-piston monoblock calipers, Z04 pads and Brembo master-cylinder
- Wheels: Marchesini 7-spoke forged aluminium rims
- Throttle: Ride-by-wire
- Battery: High-voltage lithium-ion
- Recharging: 0-85 percent in about 20 minutes, via the integrated DC fast charging technology developed by CCS Combo
Seasons[]
2019[]
The inaugural season took place over 6 rounds between July and November 2019 with 12 teams fielding a grid of 18 riders. The season start was originally planned for May, but had to be postponed because of a fire at the Jerez test in March where all competition bikes were destroyed.[7] Italian rider Matteo Ferrari from the Trentino Gresini Moto E team became the first MotoE champion.[8]
2020[]
The second season was contested over 7 rounds at 3 different circuits. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic the season had to be postponed until July when it started at Jerez. The season champion was Jordi Torres in his first season in the electric class, after achieving four podium finishes including one win. Runners-up Matteo Ferrari and Dominique Aegerter also tallied four podiums including two wins each, but suffered from retirements and low classifications at the remaining races.[9]
2021[]
The third season was contested over seven races at six different locations.[10] Belgian team Marc VDS withdrew from the series, citing scheduling conflicts.[11] Seven races are scheduled for the season, starting in May in Jerez.[12] Spanish rider Jordi Torres won the championship a second time, successfully defending his 2020 title.[13]
2022[]
List of World Cup winners[]
Season | Number of Rounds | Number of Races | Cup winner | Runner-up | Third |
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2019 | 4 | 6 | ![]() |
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2020 | 5 | 7 | ![]() |
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2021 | 6 | 7 | ![]() |
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Calendar[]
By race title[]
eRace | Circuit | Races Per Season | Total e-race events | ||
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |||
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Sachsenring, Hohenstein-Ernstthal | 1 | 1 | ||
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Red Bull Ring, Spielberg | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
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Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, Misano | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
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Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Valencia | 2 | 2 | ||
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Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto, Jerez de la Frontera | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
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Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto, Jerez de la Frontera | 1 | 2 | ||
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Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, Misano Adriatico | 2 | 2 | ||
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Circuit Bugatti, Le Mans | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
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Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Montmeló | 1 | 1 | ||
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TT Circuit Assen, Assen | 1 | 1 |
Total Races by season[]
E-races | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Total MotoE races |
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6 | 7 | 7 | 20 |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Dorna Launches FIM Enel MotoE World Cup Bike In Italy". cycleworld.com. Archived from the original on 2018-02-08. Retrieved 2018-02-07.
- ^ "FIM Enel MotoE™ World Cup: a new class of competition". motogp.com. Retrieved 2018-02-07.
- ^ MotoE 2019 season will go ahead despite cancelled opener Autosport, 14 March 2019. Retrieved 2019
- ^ New MotoE™ calendar announced, MotoGP.com. Retrieved 29 March 2019
- ^ "Discover the Energica Ego Corsa MotoE™ motorcycle!". MotoGP. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
- ^ Ducati confirmed as single manufacturer for MotoE™ motogp.com, 21 October 2021. Retrieved 22 October 2021
- ^ "MotoE reveals cause of Jerez fire disaster". motorsport.com. 2019-03-16.1
- ^ "Ferrari secures inaugural MotoE title, Granado wins Valencia races". autosport.com. 2020-11-17.
- ^ "Torres crowned 2020 World Cup winner, Tuuli wins Race 2". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 2020-10-11. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
- ^ Wong, Bethonie (11 November 2020). "MotoE releases provisional 2021 calendar". just-electric.org. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- ^ "Marc VDS Team withdraws from MotoE Cup". GPOne.com. 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Wong, Bethonie (11 November 2020). "MotoE releases provisional 2021 calendar". just-electric.org. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- ^ "Jordi Torres Claims 2021 MotoE World Championship at Misano". bikereview.com.au. 2021-09-19.
External links[]
- Electric motorcycles
- Green racing
- Motorcycle road racing series
- Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme
- Recurring sporting events established in 2019
- World cups