Spark Racing Technology
Private | |
| Industry | Automotive |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 |
| Founder | Frédéric Vasseur |
| Headquarters | Tigery, France |
| Website | sparkracingtechnology |
Spark Racing Technology (SRT) is a
FIA Formula E Championship
but is now involved in other projects as well.
History
The company was officially registered in October 2012.[1]
Formula E
In 2010, Frédéric Vasseur's ART Grand Prix team built the Formulec EF01 car in an effort to get a supplier deal for the newly forming all-electric series. It was later chosen as the base vehicle for the development of the new chassis.[2] In November 2012, the Formula E promoter and organiser, Formula E Holdings, declared that Spark Racing Technology was officially mandated to design and build all 40 Spark-Renault SRT_01E single-seaters.[3]
SRT01-e
The car was developed in collaboration with
2016–17
season, introducing a more complex front wing.
The chassis was in competition for four seasons (
2017–18) and 45 ePrix
events.
SRT05e
The
However, the Gen2EVO never debuted as the COVID-19 pandemic worsened before season 8, prompting FIA to scrap the project.Other projects
- In 2019, Spark was confirmed as the official car provider for the new Extreme E series.[3] The Extreme E SUV, the Spark Odyssey 21 was revealed at the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed.[7]
- Spark Racing Technology is a shareholder and technical partner of FUELL.electric bikes.[9]
- The Beltoise eTechnology. A 100% electric GT, designed for competition and driving courses. The BT01 reconciles motorsport and sustainable development.[10]
References
- ^ "SPARK RACING TECHNOLOGY". Societe.com (in French). Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- FIA Formula E. 8 May 2014. Archived from the originalon 5 November 2015. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ a b c "Our Story". Spark Racing Technology. Archived from the original on 28 September 2019. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ "Formula E: Is this the future of motor racing?". Racecar Engineering. 10 September 2013. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ "Formula E to delay Gen2 EVO car". The Race. April 9, 2020.
- ^ Smith, Sam (18 January 2019). "Gen 2 Car Update, Extra Season Confirmed". e-racing365. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ Kilshaw, Jake (5 July 2019). "Extreme E Base Car Revealed at Goodwood". e-racing365. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ "Our Projects". Spark Racing Technology. Archived from the original on 19 April 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ "Erik Buell's New Electric Bike FUELL Fluid Details Revealed". CarAndBike. 29 June 2019. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ "BT01 – BELTOISE eTECHNOLOGY". BELTOISE eTECHNOLOGY.