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Formula E implements Manufacturers’ Trophy for 2024
The all-electric championship, founded a decade ago, revealed plans for a new concept at the Sao Paulo E-Prix. This format will showcase the top two cars from each manufacturer in every race, with points allocated based on the current scoring system. Six manufacturers, such as Electric Racing Technologies and Jaguar, currently compete in Formula E. The initiative aims to attract more manufacturers and enhance the championship’s appeal. The concept will be soft-launched this season before becoming an official FIA world championship from Season 11 onwards. Additionally, the Manufacturers’ Trophy will be retroactively awarded, with the winning manufacturer receiving recognition in the form of badges for helmets, cars, and apparel. Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds highlighted the flexibility and agility of the championship in implementing such innovations mid-season.
