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Fasten your belts, Formula E fans! Mercedes, the powerhouse in Formula 1, is diving headfirst into electric racing, setting foot in the world of electric vehicles in the 2018/19 season.
Obsessed with innovation and pushing boundaries, Mercedes is joining forces with the electric racing championship for its fifth season, marking a significant leap in their pursuit of dominance in the world of motorsport.
In this thrilling season, the count of competing teams is set to surge, making a splash from the previous two seasons' ten-team formula. Mercedes' entrance brings the total number of teams up to a jaw-dropping twelve (pending FIA approval).
And wait, there's more! Each driver will now be limited to one car instead of the two-vehicle arrangement that has long been the norm. With the new restrictions in place, the racing scene is set to shake up like never before.
Mercedes' entry into Formula E is no coincidence. The German automaker has been closely following the development of the electric racing series with great interest. The cutting-edge technology being tested and honed in Formula E makes it an irresistible playground for innovation.
Toto Wolff, mercedes-Grand-Prix-Geschäftsführer, couldn't contain his excitement: "We're thrilled to confirm that we've secured a spot for Mercedes in the fifth season of Formula E. The series provides an excellent platform for manufacturers to test and refine technology before implementing it in production vehicles."
With the likes of Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton toting a substantial lead in the F1 standings, Mercedes is undoubtedly shaking up the world of racing one move at a time.
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The new Gen2 car features significantly improved power and range. So say goodbye to the days of pit stops to swap cars – unless, of course, they're damaged. The race format also received a makeover, opting for a 45-minute plus one lap race instead of a fixed number of laps.
Last but not least, we bid farewell to the days of non-existent driver protection systems. The halo driver protection system was introduced with the Gen2 car, ensuring that our beloved pilots are secure not just during races, but in training sessions as well.
Source: edition.cnn.com
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