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In the circuit racing world there’s very little that can match a Formula 1 car when it comes to acceleration, but Formula E has eclipsed F1’s 2.6s benchmark with a 2.49s run to 60mph. The time was …
Formula E has exceeded Formula 1’s acceleration benchmark by achieving a 2.49s run to 60mph with an “unlocked” GENBETA car driven by Saudi race driver Reem Al Aboud, who has been breaking barriers for women in motorsports. Al Aboud has previously become the first female driver from Saudi Arabia to test a GEN2 Formula E car in 2018. She expressed her joy in being part of this record-breaking moment, emphasizing the importance of gender equality in racing. Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds highlighted that Reem’s accomplishment embodies the values of innovation, equality, and competition that Formula E stands for. Recent races in Saudi Arabia were won by Jake Dennis and Nick Cassidy, and the season will continue next week in Sao Paulo after a break due to the cancellation of the Hyderabad E-Prix.
