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| − | The [[2019/20]] edition of the [[ABB]] [[FIA]] [[Formula E|Formula E Championship]] was set to arrive in [[Santiago E-Prix|Santiago]], Chile for its third round of the season, with the Chilean capital hosting its annual FE race on 18 January 2020.<ref name=Cal></ref> Once again backed by industrial giants [[Antofagasta Minerals]], the [[E-Prix]] would be staged on a revised version of the [[Parque O'Higgins Circuit]], which had been modified to appease drivers after |
+ | The [[2019/20]] edition of the [[ABB]] [[FIA]] [[Formula E|Formula E Championship]] was set to arrive in [[Santiago E-Prix|Santiago]], Chile for its third round of the season, with the Chilean capital hosting its annual FE race on 18 January 2020.<ref name=Cal></ref> Once again backed by industrial giants [[Antofagasta Minerals]], the [[E-Prix]] would be staged on a revised version of the [[Parque O'Higgins Circuit]], which had been modified to appease drivers after criticism in [[2019 Santiago E-Prix|2019]].<ref name=RCircuits>'Santiago', ''racingcircuits.info'', (Racing Circuits, 2019), https://www.racingcircuits.info/south-america/chile/santiago.html, (Accessed 25/11/2019)</ref> These changes saw the elimination of the chicane on the loop, a reversal of the hairpins at the end of the lap, and a re-profiled first corner.<ref name=RCircuits></ref> |
===Worldly Wonders=== |
===Worldly Wonders=== |
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Ahead of the Santiago E-Prix of 2020 there would be news regarding the [[2020/21]] edition of the FE Championship, with a meeting of the [[FIA|World Motor Sport Council]] approving a significant development for the series.<ref name=WCStatus>'Formula E granted World Championship status for 2020/21 season', ''fiaformulae.com'', (FIA Formula E, 03/12/2019), https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2019/december/formula-e-world-championship, (Accessed 03/12/2019)</ref> After several months of investigation and negotiation with the FIA, [[Formula E Holdings]] had signed a deal with the organising body to get the Formula E Championship sanctioned as a World Championship, effectively ensuring the series had equal status with [[Formula One]] and the [[World Endurance Championship]].<ref name=WCStatus></ref> As such, the 2020/21 season would be the first FE season to be classified as a World Championship, with a global schedule and entries from multiple manufacturers fulfilling the FIA's criteria.<ref name=WCStatus></ref> |
Ahead of the Santiago E-Prix of 2020 there would be news regarding the [[2020/21]] edition of the FE Championship, with a meeting of the [[FIA|World Motor Sport Council]] approving a significant development for the series.<ref name=WCStatus>'Formula E granted World Championship status for 2020/21 season', ''fiaformulae.com'', (FIA Formula E, 03/12/2019), https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2019/december/formula-e-world-championship, (Accessed 03/12/2019)</ref> After several months of investigation and negotiation with the FIA, [[Formula E Holdings]] had signed a deal with the organising body to get the Formula E Championship sanctioned as a World Championship, effectively ensuring the series had equal status with [[Formula One]] and the [[World Endurance Championship]].<ref name=WCStatus></ref> As such, the 2020/21 season would be the first FE season to be classified as a World Championship, with a global schedule and entries from multiple manufacturers fulfilling the FIA's criteria.<ref name=WCStatus></ref> |
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| + | Elsewhere the WMSC meeting in December 2019 would also discuss the series plans for the [[2022/23 Formula E Season|2022/23]] season and beyond, outlining the FIA's plan for the "Generation 3" version of the rulebook.<ref name=Gen3Plan>Sam Smith, 'REVEALED: Next Gen Formula E Concept Details', ''e-racing365.com'', (John Dagys Media, LLC., 04/12/2019), https://e-racing365.com/formula-e/revealed-next-gen-formula-e-concept-details/, (Accessed 04/12/2019)</ref> The main concept changes would include an increase in power to 450 kW, the introduction of re-gen on the front axle, and the implementation of fast-charging.<ref name=Gen3Plan></ref> The latter of these changes had been the topic of debate for the series for over a year, and had an ambitious target of 30 seconds for a charge during a pitstop.<ref name=Gen3Plan></ref> |
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| + | Furthermore, the proposed increase in overall performance of the "Gen 3" cars would mean that the FE series would have to race on "FIA Grade 2" circuits, due to the kinetic forces the new car would produce.<ref name=Gen3Plan></ref> As such the new plans also included a provision to revise current FE circuits, and to check even further increases in power out-put and performance increase.<ref name=Gen3Plan></ref> Tenders for the new design, including the base chassis, battery supplier and tyres, were to be released in January 2020, while the winners were set to be announced in June 2020.<ref name=Gen3Plan></ref> |
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===Sims Sensations=== |
===Sims Sensations=== |
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 2020 Santiago E-Prix
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| Date | 18 January 2020 | |
| E-Prix No. | 61 | |
| Official Name | 2020 Antofagasta Minerals Santiago E-Prix[1] | |
| Location |  Parque O'Higgins Circuit, O'Higgins Park, Santiago, Chile
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| Lap length | TBA | |
| Distance | TBC laps / TBC | |
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The 2020 Santiago E-Prix, otherwise officially known as the 2020 Antofagasta Minerals Santiago E-Prix, is set to be the third round of the 2019/20 ABB FIA Formula E Championship, staged at the Parque O'Higgins Circuit in Santiago, Chile, on 18 January 2020.[1][2] The race was set to be held in spite of widespread discontent in the Chilean city, which had seen several months of protests after a change in national laws.[3]
Background
The 2019/20 edition of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship was set to arrive in Santiago, Chile for its third round of the season, with the Chilean capital hosting its annual FE race on 18 January 2020.[4] Once again backed by industrial giants Antofagasta Minerals, the E-Prix would be staged on a revised version of the Parque O'Higgins Circuit, which had been modified to appease drivers after criticism in 2019.[5] These changes saw the elimination of the chicane on the loop, a reversal of the hairpins at the end of the lap, and a re-profiled first corner.[5]
Worldly Wonders
Ahead of the Santiago E-Prix of 2020 there would be news regarding the 2020/21 edition of the FE Championship, with a meeting of the World Motor Sport Council approving a significant development for the series.[6] After several months of investigation and negotiation with the FIA, Formula E Holdings had signed a deal with the organising body to get the Formula E Championship sanctioned as a World Championship, effectively ensuring the series had equal status with Formula One and the World Endurance Championship.[6] As such, the 2020/21 season would be the first FE season to be classified as a World Championship, with a global schedule and entries from multiple manufacturers fulfilling the FIA's criteria.[6]
Generational Plans
Elsewhere the WMSC meeting in December 2019 would also discuss the series plans for the 2022/23 season and beyond, outlining the FIA's plan for the "Generation 3" version of the rulebook.[7] The main concept changes would include an increase in power to 450 kW, the introduction of re-gen on the front axle, and the implementation of fast-charging.[7] The latter of these changes had been the topic of debate for the series for over a year, and had an ambitious target of 30 seconds for a charge during a pitstop.[7]
Furthermore, the proposed increase in overall performance of the "Gen 3" cars would mean that the FE series would have to race on "FIA Grade 2" circuits, due to the kinetic forces the new car would produce.[7] As such the new plans also included a provision to revise current FE circuits, and to check even further increases in power out-put and performance increase.[7] Tenders for the new design, including the base chassis, battery supplier and tyres, were to be released in January 2020, while the winners were set to be announced in June 2020.[7]
Sims Sensations
Victory in the previous race in Diriyah had put Alexander Sims at the head of the early Championship table, with 35 points to his name. Stoffel Vandoorne arrived in Chile in second, five off the lead, while 2019 Diriyah E-Prix I winner Sam Bird had slipped to third having failed to score in the second Saudi race. Oliver Rowland and Lucas di Grassi were next, with di Grassi level on eighteen points with André Lotterer, with sixteen drivers having scored in the opening two rounds.
In the Teams Championship it was Mercedes who had been shuffled to the head of the pack in Diriyah, having left their debut weekend on 38 points. They hence led series veterans Envision Virgin Racing by two points, in spite of the British squad failing to score at all in the second race, with a further point back to BMW-Andretti. Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler and Nissan e.Dams then completed the top five, with everyone bar NIO having registered their first points of the campaign in the opening two races.
Entry List
The full entry list for the 2020 Santiago E-Prix is displayed below:
Practice
FP1
FP2
Qualifying
Qualifying for the 2020 Santiago E-Prix would be conducted in FE's standard format, with the field split into four groups of six cars, based on Championship position.[9] The first group would feature those in the top six in the Championship and so on, with each group getting six minutes on track to set a full 250 kW lap.[9] The top six overall would then progress to the Super Pole shootout, getting one final lap at full power to try and claim pole position.[9]
After the session a point would be handed to the fastest driver in the Group Stage, while three were to be awarded to the winner of Super Pole.[9]
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Super Pole
Post Qualifying
The final qualifying result for the 2020 Santiago E-Prix are outlined below:
Race
Report
Result
The final classification of the 2020 Santiago E-Prix is displayed below, with the fastest lap setter indicated in italics, and the pole sitter shown in bold.
Milestones
Standings
References
Videos and Images:
References:
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 'Formula E set for Santiago's streets', fiaformulae.com, (FIA Formula E, 12/10/2017), http://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2017/october/formula-e-set-for-santiagos-streets/, (Accessed 12/10/2017)
- ↑ '2019/20 calendar revealed: London and Seoul star in sixth Formula E campaign', fiaformulae.com, (FIA Formula E, 14/06/2019), https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2019/june/2019-20-season-calendar-revealed, (Accessed 14/06/2019)
- ↑ Chile protests: President Piñera condemns police 'abuses', bbc.co.uk, (British Broadcasting Company: News, 18/11/2019), https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-50459961, (Accessed 25/11/2019)
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 'Formula E granted World Championship status for 2020/21 season', fiaformulae.com, (FIA Formula E, 03/12/2019), https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2019/december/formula-e-world-championship, (Accessed 03/12/2019)
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 Sam Smith, 'REVEALED: Next Gen Formula E Concept Details', e-racing365.com, (John Dagys Media, LLC., 04/12/2019), https://e-racing365.com/formula-e/revealed-next-gen-formula-e-concept-details/, (Accessed 04/12/2019)
- ↑ 'Final 2019/20 season entry list revealed', fiaformulae.com, (FIA Formula E, 11/10/2019), https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2019/november/season-six-full-entry-list, (Accessed 14/11/2019)
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Cite error: Invalid
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