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A total of […]","datePublished":"2014-07-02","dateModified":"2014-07-02","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/mmv-866577__R6T7390.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/mmv-866577__R6T7390.jpg","height":385,"width":577},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-releases\/motorsport\/formula-e-school-series-launched\/","about":["MOTORSPORT"],"wordCount":330,"keywords":["Argentina","Buenos Aires","Federation Internationale de l'Automobile","fia","formula e","germany","Greenpower Education Trust","london","Long Beach","Miami","motorsport","Natasha Layley","Reece Bawden","USA"],"articleBody":"It has often been said that electric power is the future of motoring and, with with launch of Formula E, it seems that it will be cementing its place in motorsport.The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) recently held its media launch of Formula E in London where it also unveiled Greenpower Education Trust as a partner to the race series. What’s more, a racer for the Formula E School Series was revealed for the first time.A total of ten Formula E racers will be held between 2014 and 2015. Additionally, there will also be the Formula E School Series where televised support races will be held alongside five of the main races. This offers an opportunity for aspiring engineers to get involved in the motorsport action.At the Events in Buenos Aires in Argentina, Long Beach and Miami in the USA, Berlin in Germany and London in the UK, local students will be invited to compete against each other to construct and drive electric Formula E School Cars on the same circuits where advanced Formula E cars will be racing.In total, ten School Series teams will be brought together at each round of the series. This will feature a 20 minute qualifying session, which will take place between the official Formula E practice and qualifiers, followed by a 20 minute sprint race that will take place ahead of the Formula E ePrix.Chief executive of Greenpower Education Trust Jeremy Way said: \u201cFormula E is the most exciting motorsport innovation in a generation and could not only revolutionise the way people view the sport, but also greatly enhance the advances being made in the development of electric and sustainable automotive engineering.\u201cThe values and objectives that underpin Formula E mirror exactly our own aims; we have been promoting the advancement of sustainable motoring and engineering in the UK\u2019s schools and universities for 16 years and we are delighted that we can now take our initiative on to a global stage.\u201d"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"New Releases","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/new-releases\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Motorsport","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/new-releases\/\/motorsport\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Formula E School Series launched","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-releases\/motorsport\/formula-e-school-series-launched\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]