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Former Formula 1 driver Nick Heidfeld and ex-Mahindra Formula E team boss Dilbagh Gill’s nascent electric single-seater series has issued visuals of its car and gone through a name change
The new electric single-seater series created by former Formula 1 driver Nick Heidfeld and ex-Mahindra Formula E team boss Dilbagh Gill has revealed visuals of its car and undergone a name change. Originally conceived as the ACE Championship, it has transitioned to Formula G and is now known as FG Series. The series will have two levels of racing with the same FG-Twin car – FG1 and FG2. The car’s design will be overseen by Daniel Simon, known for his work on vehicle design in movies like Tron: Legacy, Oblivion, and Top Gun: Maverick. The FG-Twin is described as a modular race car with an all-electric powertrain offering both rear-wheel and four-wheel drive capabilities. It will feature two different power settings for the FG1 and FG2 championships, with FG2 focusing on training drivers and FG1 catering to experienced professionals. Technical partners include Spanish-based QEV Technologies, aiming to enhance affordability for teams and drivers. The FG-Twin race car will be shared by multiple drivers during race weekends, with digital screens providing live ‘infotainment’ to spectators. Former F1 driver Heidfeld, now FG Series co-founder and chief sporting officer, emphasized the importance of safety and technical expertise in creating the car design. The FG Series aims to support talents worldwide in pursuing their motorsport dreams, with the inaugural races expected to debut in 2025 following schedule confirmation later this year.
