Will have to see the first race with these:
https://www.racecar-engineering.com/news/formula-e-gen3-spec-revealed/
Also no actual brakes in the rear, rear braking is by regen only.
Only teaser pics so far but will probably look like an ultra-futuristic Indycar:
Are they still doing that FanBoost crap?
Unfortunately yes...
Update: On top of Fanboost going away (!), here's a compilation of clips from testing, including a lot of high-speed wheelspin:
Teams are apparently still having a lot of trouble with the all-new cars and tires and they expect that there will be a lot of untapped performance left in the cars in the first event.
Looks like launches are going to take some practice! They look legitimately quick.
Finally had a chance to watch the first race from a couple weeks ago, it's not quite F1-quick but it doesn't look far off, especially at lower speeds. Also nearly zero aero impediment to overtaking:
The racing looks strangely awkward. I can't put my finger on it, but they look really slow out of the corners.
I still think a racing series that is like an electric version of Australian Supercars would be a lot more fun with all that bumping and rubbing.
In reply to GameboyRMH :
So maybe a little slower then F3 now, but faster then a Formula Ford.
I think those tires are limiting forward acceleration, probably a deliberate choice to make them more challenging to drive.
The size of the cars looks quite a bit smaller than an F1 car, which certainly helps with passing on those tight circuits. The utter lack of a rear wing probably helps a lot with following closely, they're making all of their downforce under the car. In my limited understanding, that causes a lot less mayhem behind.
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