Formula E

[Mark]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24013661

Smartphone chipmaker Qualcomm has signed a sponsorship deal with the forthcoming Formula E championship.

The FIA international motorsports body plans to launch the electric-car competition next year as an alternative to Formula 1.

Qualcomm will provide wireless-charging and augmented-reality technology to help the teams taking part and the public watching the races.

[airshifter]

Maybe this is the reason Webber is bailing out after this year.

I can see it now... "Mark your KERS... ummm... your entire motor isn't working"

"Felipe, Fernando has more voltage than you!"

[steveaki13]

Maybe this is the reason Webber is bailing out after this year.

I can see it now... "Mark your KERS... ummm... your entire motor isn't working"

"Felipe, Fernando has more voltage than you!"

Like. (instead of the like button)

[Robinho]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/109792

its all looking quite interesting so far, will be keeping a close eye on the series once it kicks off

[Storm]

This is the first I have heard of this series....so will there be augmented "engine/motor noise" as well?

[Mark]

This is the first I have heard of this series....so will there be augmented "engine/motor noise" as well?

I shouldn't have thougt so. There's no good reason to do that.

[AndyL]

This is the first I have heard of this series....so will there be augmented "engine/motor noise" as well?

I think lack of noise is probably one of the reasons they have been able to get the city centre venues for the races.

[steveaki13]

Is it safe to have no major sound. I mean it could limit drivers knowing where others are or even affect Marshalling.

Just a thought

[Storm]

This is the first I have heard of this series....so will there be augmented "engine/motor noise" as well?

I shouldn't have thougt so. There's no good reason to do that.

As environment friendly we all would like to be, engine sounds are one of the prime reasons for liking any form of racing, is it not?

[big_sw2000]

There will not be any engine sound, hence getting the city centre races. It will be like watching a bunch of Audi's at Le Mans. Im sure it will be exciting racing, good speed. But you need noise as well

Steve