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marrakech:-energy-administration-challenge

Foto: Mercedes
Photo: Mercedes

The fifth round of the season of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship will take the Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E team to Morocco this weekend. The Circuit Global Automobile Moulay El Hassan is the venue for the Marrakech E-Prix 2020.

The 2, 971 long route , which is named after the Crown Prince of Morocco, is a mixture of a permanent race track and public roads. The course has seven left and five right turns and offers several good overtaking opportunities in the course of a lap. All in all, it is one of the races with the most overtaking maneuvers in the racing calendar.

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One of the key factors in Marrakech is energy management, to which the route places high demands. Overall, 57 Percent of a lap at full throttle, used to be usually ensures relatively high energy consumption. For this reason, drivers have to use the amount of energy available to them even more efficiently. This means that the correct use of the attack mode will have a significant impact on the race.


Voices before the race in Marrakech

Ian James, Team Principal: “After the disappointing double loss in Mexico, we analyzed the events closely and, in preparation for the race in Marrakech, looked at how we could improve united states in the future. Nyck braked late to defend his space in the race. His wheels blocked, used to be led to his departure and the premature end of the race. The Anguish was made worse by the reaction of the vehicle systems to such a strong braking maneuver. We have made improvements to the tool to reduce this behavior in the future. Stoffel was surprised by the worsening track conditions and touched the wall in turn three. Since he wasn't the only driver battle that got caught here, we could have informed and warned him better in advance. Fortunately, we don't have to wait long for the next race. In Marrakech, united states is expecting a new opportunity to build on our otherwise decent start to the season. We assume that the route will offer many overtaking opportunities. As a result, the right strategy for attack mode will play a crucial role. The fast route nature also rewards a well-balanced energy administration. All in all, it is a great opportunity for Nyck, Stoffel and the entire team to get back in touch with strength. ”

Stoffel Vandoorne: “Unfortunately, the past race in Mexico did not end as we had imagined united states to do. But it's a good thing that things will continue in Marrakech two weeks later. The team has learned a lot over the course of the season and it will be interesting to see how it will look in Marrakech. On this route it is again very important that energy administration be used to be a difficult task in the race. Let's wait and see how we beat united statesdort. “

Nyck de Vries: “I'm really excited to be back in the race car. Fortunately, after the previous race in Mexico, we don't have to wait long for the next one. Mexico battle for united statesall in the team a disappointing experience, but I hope that we will get stronger in united states of the usa this weekend in Marrakech. We will start the race with the same approach that we have been using since the beginning of the season: we are going step by step and hopefully we will continue to increase our points.


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