Agag: Season 3 ‘surprise’ in store

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With the halfway point fast approaching in season two of the Formula E, attentions have began to turn towards season three, with the series continues to gain momentum.

Such talks have included which untouched territories could feature on future calendars, with Alejandro Agag telling Motorsport.com that there’s potential for ‘a surprise.’

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Agag also confirmed that the series will be limited to 12 races, with spaces in the schedule for experimental races.

“We will limit ourselves on dates,” said Agag. “The teams want 11 or 12 races. We want to present a tentative schedule in April and give a surprise.”

However, when asked about Formula E’s future in Brazil, Agag ruled such a prospect out: “Brazil is very complicated. Mexico and Buenos Aires will be on the calendar.” Agag also dismissed the suggestion of any permanent tracks joining the calendar.

“We already have some circuits have asked us to run, but we are not open to that,” he said. “If there are any in the centre of a city that is as important as Mexico, we would think about it.”

Alongside Australasia and Africa, the Middle East remains the only region Formula E is yet to race. But reports suggest discussions have taking place between Formula E Holdings Ltd and both Qatar and Bahrain.

If successful, this will emphasise Formula E’s credentials for World Championship status – something that’s been a long-term aim for Agag.

A season three provisional calendar is set to be announced at the Long Beach race next month, before an official provisional calendar will be discussed and drafted at a World Motorsport Council meeting in June.

According to Agag, Mexico’s presence on the Formula E calendar holds more value than simply sporting, with electric car manufacturers such as Nissan, Chevrolet, BMW and Tesla recently introducing their electric vehicles to the country.

“I enjoyed government support and commitment to clean mobility here,” he said. “I think that here there can be a great benefit on the issue of mobility, and the electric car can play an important role in this city.

“I am delighted to be here [in Mexico]. I think this is a fantastic addition to the calendar. Our philosophy is to run in cities, but be lucky enough to run on a track within a city, it’s fantastic.

“This track will give a totally different view of what Formula E is. We will see how the drivers react and adapt to driving a circuit like this.”

Jordan Harvey | e-racing.net

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