P1racenews AI automatic summary:
All-wheel-drive, ultra-effective traction control and softer tyres mean driving style changes for Formula E drivers as they adapt to the Gen3 Evo
Drivers are discovering the trade secrets to maximize performance from Formula E’s new Gen3 Evo car ahead of the upcoming race in Mexico City, with the all-wheel-drive function changing their driving habits. The updated car utilizes fully active mode for qualifying duels, race starts, and the 350kW attack mode, enhancing overtaking opportunities due to softer Hankook tires this season. The unique challenges of the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez track in Mexico City will test drivers’ abilities to overtake effectively. The Gen3Evo car has transformed drivers’ approaches to corners, with a focus on ‘squaring off’ the corners to optimize the all-wheel-drive capabilities. Adjusting driving styles and utilizing advanced traction control systems have made the racing experience more dynamic and engaging for both drivers and spectators.
