Electric Car Racing Event to Be Held in Seoul... 'Seoul E-Prix' Scheduled for Next Month

On the 12th, Formula E Korea held a briefing session in collaboration with the Seoul Metropolitan Government to commemorate the '2022 Hana Bank Seoul E-PRIX' and 'Seoul Festa 2022'. The photo shows Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon (left) and Jamie Reigle, CEO of Formula E, posing in Formula E racing suits in front of the official race car, the Gen2.

Photo by Formula E Korea

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunseok Yoo] An electric car racing event will be held next month in Jamsil, Seoul.

On the 12th, Formula E Korea announced the hosting plans for the first-ever domestic electric car racing event, Formula E, the ‘2022 Hana Bank Seoul E-PRIX (E-Prix)’, and ‘Seoul Festa 2022’ in collaboration with the Seoul Metropolitan Government.

At a briefing held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Notification Hall 2, Formula E CEO Jamie Reigle and Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon attended and presented the purpose, significance, and hosting plans of the two events.

Mayor Oh and Jamie Reigle unveiled the official race car of the Seoul E-PRIX, the GEN2. Spectators will be able to enjoy the thrill of racing with a zero to 100 km/h acceleration in 2.8 seconds and a top speed of 280 km/h, along with the grand sound of the electric motor right before their eyes.

Jamie Reigle, CEO of Formula E, said, “We are very pleased to hold ‘Formula E’ in Seoul, a city ranked among the world’s most desirable destinations,” adding, “‘Seoul E-Prix’ is a special and meaningful race for the 400 million Formula E fans worldwide.”

The ‘Seoul E-Prix’ is the final race of Season 8, which will determine the winner, and marks the 100th race since Formula E racing was first held in city centers. It is also the last race for the GEN2 race car. For this monumental 100th race, Formula E Global has prepared various events and a dynamic track for a long time, promising an even more special event. The official sponsor of the 2022 Seoul E-Prix is Hana Bank.

CEO Jamie Reigle emphasized, “Seoul is futuristic and very significant in the automotive industry. This first-ever event in Korea, held alongside the grand festival Seoul Festa 2022, will be the most anticipated Formula E race to date.”

‘Formula E’ is a world-class electric car racing competition organized by the F?d?ration Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). The E-Prix refers to city-specific races in the global electric car racing series. Unlike F1, these races take place not on circuits but in major city centers such as New York and London. The electric cars compete in the heart of the city without noise or pollution, earning the nickname ‘Race for the Planet.’

Season 8 started in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, and will proceed through 16 rounds in 10 cities including Mexico City, Rome, Monaco, Berlin, Jakarta, Marrakech, New York, London, and finally Seoul. A total of 22 cars, 22 drivers, and 11 teams including Jaguar, Porsche, and Mercedes-Benz will participate. The Seoul E-Prix is the final race of this season, taking place over two days on August 13 and 14 around the Jamsil Sports Complex.

Notably, the E-Prix race is expected to be held again in Seoul next year. Mayor Oh Se-hoon stated, “This year it is at Jamsil, but from next year it is expected to be around Gyeongbokgung Palace,” adding, “The timing will also be moved up to May, which will better showcase the true charm of Seoul.”

Ticket sales for the second round began today for the Seoul E-Prix, with all seats available. Newly opened seats on the 3rd floor?Center, Eco, and Friendly sections?are priced reasonably at 99,000 KRW to enjoy with family, couples, and friends. Royal Pink seats on the 1st and 2nd floors are priced at 500,000 KRW. Prime seats have been adjusted to 199,000 KRW to allow more people to enjoy the event without burden.

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