2022 and 2023 became the ninth season of the electroformula championship - Formula E.
Formula E is officially recognized by the FIA as the top division of electric formula car racing.
According to the plan of the organizers, Formula E 2022-2023 will start on January 14, 2023 in the capital of Mexico. As per racing schedule the championship will end on 07/30/2023 in the UK.
Formula E calendar and schedule for the 2022-2023 season
- The final schedule of the stages was approved by the FIA on 7.12.2022.
- There are 16 rounds in this season calendar.
Formula E stage results for the 2022-2023 season
- The ninth season of Formula E 2022-2023 was the debut for the third, new generation of cars, marked as Formula E Spark Gen3.
Formula E Spark Gen3 cars differ from the previous generation in increased power, battery capacity and a number of mechanical changes in the design.
- Maximum power rating increased up to 350 kW (470 hp)
- Regenerated power increased up to 600 kW
- Reduced curb weight (less than 60 kg)
Rule Changes
Technical regulation
Spark Gen3, the debut car of the 9th season, is built by the manufacturer Spark Racing Technology, like the previous model.
- The third generation of Formula E cars are lighter, smaller and have a shorter wheelbase.
- Peak power increased up to 470 hp (350 kW).
- The maximum regenerated power is increased up to 600 kW thanks to motor generators (350 kW for the rear and 250 kW for the front axles).
- It will be possible to recharge the battery (40 kW in a 30-second period of time - a new race mode).
- Rear hydraulic brakes cancelled.
- The design of the car approached openwheels due to the abolition of wheel arches in the design.
- Williams Advanced Engineering became the sole battery supplier. According to the designer, the new power source will receive less capacity and weight.
- South Korean company Hankook will replace Michellin as a rubber supplier.
Sports regulations
- The fixed time race limit has been removed. Instead, certain stages will be assigned a certain number of laps (the number will be announced in advance).
- In the event of an FCY announcement or a pace car appearance, till the race, additional laps will be added to the total number.
- Special race mode “Attack Charge” introduced for the several stages. The meaning is that pilots must visit pit stops for a mandatory 30-sec. recharging of the car battery. Immediately after leaving the pit lane, driver will be able to use the "Attack Mode".
- The qualifying power of the power plant will be 350 kW, against 300 kW in race mode.
- FanBoost cancelled.
- Groups A and B pilots will no longer overlap in qualifying before the "combat" race.
- Each racing team is obliged to provide drivers which have not previously participated in Formula E with two training sessions throughout the whole season.