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Formula E: Moscow ePrix eliminated from world championship

Formula E: Moscow ePrix eliminated from world championship

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Formula E: Moscow ePrix eliminated from world championship
Formula E: Moscow ePrix eliminated from world championship

Formula E: Moscow ePrix Canceled Amidst Unexpected Circumstances

The Moskau Electric Grand Prix has been called off

The event takes place on June 4th

The next Formula E race is scheduled for May 21st in Berlin

Organizers of the all-electric racing series announced on Friday that "unforeseen circumstances" forced the cancellation of the Moscow Electric Grand Prix, which was planned for Saturday, June 4th.

"Due to the latest unforeseen circumstances related to street closures, Formula E has decided to not hold the race in Moscow's capital", reads a statement on the Formula E's official website.

Last year, Nelson Piquet Jr. emerged victorious in the inaugural Moscow contest, as drivers raced against each other on a 1.5 mile (2.4 km) city course nearby Moscow's landmarks, including the Red Square and the Kremlin.

Formula E Chief Alejandro Agag admitted efforts to find an alternative venue had proven unsuccessful.

"We've explored every option, even a return to Monaco, but unfortunately, we couldn't manage a short-term relocation", Agag said in a statement.

"We will now focus our attention on the three remaining races in Berlin and the double-header in London, which will undoubtedly provide an exciting conclusion to the title race."

Lucas di Grassi, Abt Schaeffler driver, currently leads the championship with an 11-point advantage over Renault e.Dams rival Sébastien Buemi.

The inaugural Moskau Electric Grand Prix took place in June 2015.

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The cancellation of the ninth round of the 2015–16 World Championship takes place two weeks after the historic Paris ePrix enjoyed a successful debut with 20,000 spectators lining the streets around Les Invalides in the 7th arrondissement of Paris.

"This circuit is fantastic, it's now one of my favorites", said the reigning Formula-E champion Piquet Jr. in an interview with CNN. "The atmosphere, the people, the celebrities, it's a race worth attending. It must finish in the top three, maybe one of the best."

Fans who gathered to watch the spectacle were impressed by the new series, which is entering its second season.

"I think Formula E is a lot of fun", said Lisa Barthelemy in an interview with CNN. "This is a premiere in Paris. I hope there will be more editions. It's very future-oriented."

The eighth round of the truncated, 10-race World Championship takes place on May 21st in Berlin, with the final two rounds on the first weekend of July in London's Battersea Park.

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Formula E is the world's only all-electric race series. Most ePrix races take place on city circuits in some of the world's most iconic cities, including Paris, Berlin, Buenos Aires, Beijing, and London.
Lucas di Grassi, the championship leader, posed with American actress Lindsey Lohan at last year's Moskau ePrix.
The strategy of Formula E, to hold races in city centers, allows the series to showcase the latest electric technology to fans.
These races enjoy increasing popularity among motor sports fans and attract thousands of spectators.
The recent Paris ePrix took place on the streets of the French capital.
The race took place around the famous Les Invalides landmark in the 7th arrondissement.
The event attracted a sell-out crowd of 20,000 people, including the Czech supermodel Eva Herzigova and Prince Albert of Monaco.
The race took place under gray skies but with the iconic Eiffel Tower as a backdrop.
The 45-lap race was won by ABT Schaeffler Racing driver Lucas di Grassi.
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She lives in Paris and attends school with her father Gerard, who is from Marseille.
The mother of DS Virgin Racing driver Sam Bird and the girlfriend of his son Holly (left) were in town to support her son.
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With unforeseen circumstances forcing the cancellation of the Moscow ePrix in Formula E's 2023 World Championship, the journey now moves to the next race on May 21st in Berlin, as the world's only all-electric race series captivates fans by holding races on city circuits in iconic cities such as Paris, Berlin, Buenos Aires, Beijing, and London.

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The sources do not mention an explicit reason for the cancellation of the Moscow ePrix in 2023. It is possible that external factors, such as geopolitical tensions or logistical difficulties, could have contributed to the cancellation. To gain a more comprehensive understanding of the issue, you would need to refer to official announcements from Formula E or other reliable news sources specifically covering this event.

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