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Formula E is considering having a bespoke substitute race that it can call upon if events are cancelled, even at short notice
Formula E is considering having a bespoke substitute race that can be used in case of last-minute cancellations due to local politics or promoter difficulties. While the cancellation of the Vancouver round led to a scramble for a replacement race in Marrakesh, this season there is no replacement for the Hyderabad fixture. Formula E faced a seven-week gap between rounds in Diriyah and Sao Paulo, losing momentum in the process. CEO Jeff Dodds suggested allocating a specific circuit for reserve status to preserve a set number of races in future seasons. The logistics of hosting street races in major cities make it challenging to ensure a consistent calendar, prompting Formula E to consider a substitute event to address potential gaps. Valencia’s Circuit Ricardo Tormo is a potential option for this purpose, but the logistics of shifting the event to different parts of the world pose a challenge. Formula E is exploring options to maintain a more stable calendar while continuing to showcase its racing in city-centre or close-to-city-centre facilities.
