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Formula E has officially broken the current acceleration of Formula 1 cars from 0-60 mph.
Saudi Arabian female racing driver Reem Al Aboud has broken the 0-60 mph acceleration record in single-seater racing, surpassing even Formula 1 times using a Formula E GENBETA race car. The GENBETA race car, a modified Gen3 vehicle with 400kW power, features upgrades from partners like Hankook Tyre, SABIC, ABB, and Google Cloud. Al Aboud achieved the remarkable 0-60 mph time of 2.49 seconds, outperforming the current F1 record of 2.6 seconds. Her groundbreaking achievement, just ahead of International Women’s Day, underscores Formula E’s commitment to innovation and diversity in motorsports. Al Aboud’s history with Formula E dates back to 2018 when she became the youngest Saudi woman to drive a Nissan Gen2 car on a Formula E circuit, marking a significant moment for women in Saudi Arabia. Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds praised Al Aboud’s success and the series’ dedication to inclusivity, highlighting the significance of this milestone for women in racing.
