Yahoo Autos Portland doubleheader on revised 2024 Formula E calendar
Formula E has firmed up the calendar for its upcoming 10th season, expanding its U.S. event into a doubleheader and confirming the location for the planned twin-bill in Italy.
After racing on the streets of Rome since 2018 (except for 2020 when the COVID19 pandemic forced its absence), Formula E will move to Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli in the Emilia-Romagna region.
“We are excited to race at the historic Misano track for the first time and introduce the huge local motorsport fan base to Formula E’s uniquely competitive racing,” said Alberto Longo, co-founder and chief championship officer of Formula E. “Everyone associated with the track and region has been incredibly enthusiastic in welcoming Formula E to the area, and I would like to thank them for their support.”
Misano will be one of four permanent tracks on the street circuit-centric series’ schedule next season, with Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City hosting the season opener, the Shanghai International Circuit hosting the series’ return to China, and Portland International Raceway (pictured above) again the location for the series’ only U.S. visit.
However, the Portland event will be expanded to a doubleheader — one of five on the schedule — creating a 17-race calendar, the longest in Formula E history.
“Formula E delivers street racing better than anyone, and our final season 10 calendar presents the ultimate challenge for teams and drivers in the second year of the GEN3 race car with the perfect blend of iconic street circuits and established tracks,” said Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds. “Misano will be a great new experience for everyone, while the additional race in Portland signifies our ongoing commitment to the US market alongside the potential for growth in the region.”
2024 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship calendar
Round 1. Mexico City, Mexico – January 13
Round 2 & 3. Diriyah, Saudi Arabia – January 26-27
Round 4. Hyderabad, India – February 10
Round 5. Sao Paulo, Brazil – March 16
Round 6. Tokyo, Japan – March 30
Round 7 & 8. Misano, Italy – April 13-14
Round 9. Monaco – April 27
Round 10 & 11. Berlin, Germany – May 11-12
Round 12 & 13. Shanghai, China – May 25-26
Round 14 & 15. Portland, Ore. – June 29-30
Round 16 & 17. London, UK – July 20-21
