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Formula E’s silly season appears, just in time, to have come a halt ahead of the crucial Valencia winter test. Sam Smith is your guide to the key themes to keep an eye on this week
he introduction of fast-charging pitstops will be trialed at Valencia this week during pre-season testing for the 2024 Formula E campaign. Each team will be allocated a single charger to be shared by their two drivers, with the usage determined by their championship positions from 2023. These pitstops aim to bring back the strategic element to racing that was lost with the introduction of the Gen3 era and the attack mode. However, there are concerns that these pitstops may disrupt the close competition and even result in drivers going off the lead lap. While some believe that longer pitstops will add a strategic framework to Formula E racing, others worry about the potential impact on the fan experience and TV viewers. Jaguar driver Nick Cassidy acknowledges that it’s not something he can change and plans to adapt to it.
Source: The Race
