Hong Kong ePrix
| Hong Kong Central Harbourfront Circuit (2016–2017, 2019) | |
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| Race information | |
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| Number of times held | 4 |
| First held | 2016 |
| Last held | 2019 |
| Circuit length | 1.860 km (1.156 miles) |
| Last race (2019) | |
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| Podium | |
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| Fastest lap | |
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The Hong Kong ePrix was an annual race of the
In its third run in the
Circuit
The ten-turn 1.860 km (1.156 mi) circuit, located in the Central Harbourfront area is a firm favourite on the Formula E calendar. Making use of existing roads, all racing cars and drivers drive past landmarks including the International Finance Centre, Hong Kong Observation Wheel, and Hong Kong City Hall.[5]
Significant portions of the track were covered with painted road signs, which could turn the race to extremely unexpected under serious rainy conditions according to some drivers.[6] There were different tarmac and painted road markings around the circuit, which made some parts of the track slippery and treacherous on an adverse camber section. Still, the drainage is facilitated by the presence of concrete blocks with holes.[citation needed]
The circuit failed to meet regulations set forth by the
The Hong Kong ePrix was eventually dropped from the
Results
| Edition | Track | Winner | Second | Third | Pole position | Fastest lap | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Hong Kong Central Harbourfront Circuit |  Sébastien Buemie.dams-Renault |
 Lucas di GrassiAudi-ABT Schaeffler |
 Nick HeidfeldMahindra |
NextEV NIO
|
 Felix RosenqvistMahindra |
[8] |
| 2017 Race 1 | Virgin-DS
|
Techeetah-Renault
|
Nick Heidfeld Mahindra |
Techeetah-Renault
|
Dragon-Penske
|
[9] | |
| 2017 Race 2 | Felix Rosenqvist Mahindra |
Venturi
|
 Mitch EvansJaguar |
Felix Rosenqvist Mahindra |
Lucas di Grassi Audi |
[10] | |
| 2019 | Venturi
|
Lucas di Grassi Audi |
Virgin-Audi
|
 Stoffel VandoorneHWA-Venturi |
Techeetah-DS
|
[11] |
Controversy
With over 350 skyscrapers sitting on Hong Kong's shoreline, it was claimed several drivers encountered radio communication problems due to the buildings blocking the signal, which forced them to recalculate their energy management unassisted.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Stat Attack: 10 things you didn't know about the race in Hong Kong". Formula E. 7 March 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ "Oliver Rowland heads wet Hong Kong E-Prix FP1". Formula E. 10 March 2019. Archived from the original on 30 March 2019. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
- ^ a b "Hong Kong Formula E race left off 2020-21 calendar amid political turmoil and Covid-19 pandemic". Retrieved 13 June 2022.
- ^ Smith, Sam (4 October 2019). "Calendar Confirmed: Marrakesh Replaces Hong Kong". e-racing365.com. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
- ^ "Pre-race round-up: Audi's got a "score to settle" in historic Hong Kong race". Formula E. 9 March 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ "Teams Gear Up for Forecasted First Wet Race". e-racing 365. 9 March 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ a b c "Formula E: Hong Kong could be dropped from 2020 calendar if organisers fail to extend circuit". 7 January 2019. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
- ^ "2016 Hong Kong ePrix". Racing-Reference. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
- ^ "2017 Hong Kong ePrix Race 1". Racing-Reference. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
- ^ "2017 HKT Hong Kong ePrix Race 2". Racing-Reference. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
- ^ "Formula E 2019 Hong Kong ePrix Classification". Motorsport Stats. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
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