New York track revealed

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The New York ePrix will be set to the background of the Statue of Liberty, as the race is set to be held in Red Hook, Brooklyn.

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Formula E were hard pushed to find a more iconic location than Paris, where the Eiffel Tower was visible from the track, but they may just have done it. The New York ePrix, a two day event, will be held at Pier 11 and the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal.

Formula E CEO Alejandro Agag described the New York race as a “historic moment” for motorsport.

“When we originally started the project we could only dream of bringing Formula E to a place like New York, with arguably the most recognisable skyline of any city in the world,” he said.

Formula E will be the first FIA-sanctioned open-wheel race within the five boroughs of New York City, which FIA President Jean Todt says shows just how attractive the series is despite its short history.

“Formula E brings motorsport to the heart of the most important and fascinating cities in the world,” he said. “New York joins a list that includes, among others, Hong Kong, Buenos Aires, Paris, Marrakesh and Montreal, proving just how vibrant and attractive this series has become, even though it is about to embark on what is only its third season.”

Drivers and teams alike are excited to race in front of the iconic backdrop, but they will have to wait until the end of July for their first taste of racing on the New York streets.

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Feature image courtesy of FIA Formula E Media

Additional images courtesy of Rajan Jangda

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