motorsport, then you’ll always be too late. It’s like Formula 1: Drive to Survive – but live. That’s what we’re trying to do; there are so many interesting narratives and stories to tell. The characters here – we’ve got some of the best drivers in the world. They’re professionals and it’s great to be a part of that journey.” Formula E is set to get much faster with the introduction of a new car, the Gen 3 Evo. It’s the quickest-accelerating FIA single-seater race car, capable of zero to 60mph in 1.82 seconds (zero to 100kph in 1.86 seconds). Set to race in Season 11, this leaner, stronger and more agile machine will give drivers more power and grip thanks to new, optimised Hankook tyres. All-wheel drive can be enabled during the duels, race start and attack mode phases, and it’s all packaged within a more aggressive, robust and aerodynamic body. The 2024/25 11th Season of Formula E in São Paulo, Brazil will start showing on Saturday 7 December 2024.
SHINE ON Pascal Wehrlein on the Tag Heuer Porsche Formula E Team driving his Porsche 99X Electric Gen 3 into first position under sparklers at Parc Ferme London E-Prix
work – they don’t always, but Formula E has always endorsed that. As a championship, it’s always looked to adapt the sporting regulations. This gives us interesting things like attack mode that are somewhat untraditional but quite exciting when you put them in,” Scott adds. “Something else Westworks has always been keen on is unpacking the personalities of the drivers, their teams and the emotions they all go through,” continues Scott. “So from the beginning, we’ve been hunting down drivers in the backs of the garages, even when they get out of the car, kick us out of the way and slam doors in our faces; it’s basically accessing all areas to uncover live drama. We don’t hide behind closed doors, we get fully stuck in – Formula E and the teams involved always embrace that.” That live drama adds to the excitement of the Formula E production, and director Gillett is buzzing about the next season. He says the ability to predict what will happen next is crucial. “It’s exciting, close racing and there are multiple stories happening at once. The producers have to narrow it down to the relevant story and be able to focus on the right moment at the right time. ‘Be ahead of the game’, that’s what we say to the crew. “You’ve got to anticipate what might happen. You can’t just react because, if you’re reacting to a THE ABILITY TO PREDICT WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT IS CRUCIAL. IT’S EXCITING, CLOSE RACING
JUMPING FOR JOY Maximilian Günther, in first position for Maserati MSG Racing, celebrates a win at the Tokyo E-Prix with his team on the podium
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