Formula E extends its World Championship agreement with the FIA until 2048
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship has secured its status as the exclusive all-electric single-seater World Championship until at least 2048, with potential extensions to 2053, following an extended agreement between Formula E and the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). This long-term partnership prevents any other series from competing as an all-electric single-seater under FIA sanction [1][2][3][4].
The extension underscores Formula E's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and technological progress, positioning it as the cornerstone of electric motorsport's future. As the only FIA World Championship for all-electric single-seaters, the championship will remain a frontrunner in electric racing for decades to come [4].
This partnership supports Formula E’s phased development strategy, including faster cars with improved aerodynamics, higher power output (up to 600 kW planned for 2026-27), four-wheel drive, and better tire performance [3][4]. This technical evolution aligns closely with advances in electric vehicle technology, enhancing the "race to road" relevance to the wider electric vehicle market.
The extended contract enables Formula E’s continued global expansion, audience growth (20% year-on-year since inception), and commercial development, backed strongly by Liberty Global’s majority ownership and investment plans [1][2]. The championship aims to inspire the next generation of fans, drivers, and partners around the world.
The FIA emphasizes Formula E’s role in driving sustainability, innovation, and progress within motorsport, reflecting the sport’s core mission to be more sustainable and inclusive, helping inspire the next generation of fans, drivers, and industry partners [2][4].
As the season finale approaches in London, manufacturers will have the opportunity to showcase and test their electric vehicle technology. Nissan driver Oliver Rowland, currently holding an unassailable lead in the drivers' standings, is set to be crowned champion on home soil during the London event [5]. The E-Prix double header takes place at the Excel Centre in London this weekend [6].
The extension also aligns with the FIA's goal of increasing global participation and making motorsport more accessible. Formula E's continued backing from the FIA allows for the next big steps in scaling the sport, growing its global fanbase, and pushing boundaries of electric racing [7].
Key manufacturers such as Porsche, Jaguar, and Maserati are already part of Formula E, and the championship's extended partnership with the FIA confirms its position as the premier platform for electric motorsport innovation and competition [8].
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- Formula E extends partnership with FIA until 2048
- Formula E extends partnership with FIA to 2048
- Formula E extends FIA deal to 2048
- Formula E extends FIA deal to 2048, locking out Formula 1 from going electric
- Oliver Rowland holds unassailable lead in Formula E drivers' standings
- Formula E London E-Prix double header confirmed for August 2022
- Formula E extends FIA deal to 2048, locking out Formula 1 from going electric
- Formula E boasts manufacturers including Porsche, Jaguar, and Maserati
- With this expanded agreement, Formula E's emphasis on sports, technology, and sustainability positions it as a trailblazer in both the motorsport industry and the electric vehicle sector.
- As the exclusive all-electric single-seater World Championship under the FIA's patronage, Formula E continually attracts key manufacturers such as Porsche, Jaguar, and Maserati, solidifying its role as a premier platform for electric-vehicle innovation and competition.
- The long-term partnership between Formula E and the FIA not only guarantees the championship's leadership in electric racing, but also supports its expansion and commercial development, making motorsport more accessible and inclusive, thereby fostering a lifestyle that aligns with the next generation's values.
