Seoul ePrix
| Seoul Street Circuit (2022) | |
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| Race information | |
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| Number of times held | 1 |
| First held | 2022 |
| Last held | 2022 |
| Most wins (drivers) |  Mitch Evans (1) Edoardo Mortara (1) |
| Most wins (constructors) |  Jaguar (1) Venturi (1) |
| Circuit length | 2.621 km (1.629 miles) |
| Laps | 34 |
| Last race (2022 Race 2) | |
| Pole position | |
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| Podium | |
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The Seoul ePrix is an annual race of the single-seater, electrically powered Formula E championship, to be held at the Seoul Street Circuit in Seoul, the capital of South Korea. It was first raced in the 2021–2022 season as the first ePrix in South Korea and fifth Asian country to host an ePrix, following China (including Hong Kong), Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia.[1][2]
It is the first time in nine years that South Korea has hosted large motorsports events since the last Formula One Korean Grand Prix held in 2013.[3]
History[edit]
South Korea's previous attempts at hosting motorsport events include the Korean Grand Prix situated at Yeongam, which ran from 2010 to 2013. Low attendance figures, five hours of traveling time from Seoul and unfulfilled resort facilities around the track were the main reasons for the event's short existence.[4]
On 30 November 2018, Formula E CEO, Alejandro Agag signed an agreement with Moon Jae-sik, chairman of JSM Holdings.[5] South Korea was given the right to hold the ABB Formula E Championship from 2020 to 2025. The aim is to expand the Asian market and provide a platform for cooperation between Formula E and South Korean automobile industrial technology and eco-friendly innovations.[6]
The Formula E race will be served as an annual attraction for motor sport fans from nearby countries such as China and Japan.[7]
Three other candidates in the Asia-Pacific region considered for hosting included Australia, Russia, and New Zealand.[8]
The inaugural Seoul ePrix was cancelled in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, then it was due to take place on 23 May 2021 as the 9th round of the 2021 Formula E season. But due to the ongoing situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, the race's first running will be on the 2022 Formula E season. On 19 June 2021, Seoul city government announced that the race's first running would be set to form part of the Seoul Fest celebrations on the days of 13–14 August 2022[9]
The Seoul ePrix was set to return for the 2022-23 Formula E season on 20 and 21 May 2023, but renovation works to the Jamsil Stadium meant that the event would not be able to take place, and it was replaced by the Cape Town ePrix.[10] The track was later left off the calendar for the 2023–24 Formula E season.
Results[edit]
| Edition | Track | Winner | Second | Third | Pole position | Fastest lap | Report | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Seoul Street Circuit | Mitch Evans
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Oliver Rowland
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 Lucas di Grassi
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Oliver Rowland
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Jake Dennis
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Report | [11] |
| Edoardo Mortara
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 Stoffel Vandoorne
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Jake Dennis
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 António Félix da Costa
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Nick Cassidy
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[12] |
References[edit]
- ^ Kalinauckas, Alex (30 November 2018). "Formula E to expand to Korea in season six". Motorsport.com. Motorsport Network. Archived from the original on 8 November 2020. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
- ^ "Updated calendar, faster racing and knockout qualifying for Season 8". FIA Formula E. 15 October 2021. Archived from the original on 15 October 2021. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ^ "포뮬러E 레이스, 2020년 한국개최 조인식 '7년만의 재도전'" (in Korean). GP Korea. 30 November 2018. Archived from the original on 31 March 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ "Korean Grand Prix: 'An unusual but enjoyable circuit'". BBC Sport. 2 October 2013. Archived from the original on 26 July 2021. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ "2020년 전기車 레이스 '포뮬러E' 한국 개최 확정" (in Korean). Chosun Ilbo. 30 November 2018. Archived from the original on 3 December 2018. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ "South Korea in line to stage future Formula E race". Formula E. 30 November 2018. Archived from the original on 4 December 2018. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ "2020년 전기車 레이스 '포뮬러E' 한국 개최 확정" (in Korean). Chosun Ilbo. 30 November 2018. Archived from the original on 3 December 2018. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ "전기차 레이싱 '포뮬러 E 챔피언쉽' 2020년 한국서 열린다" (in Korean). MONEY TODAY. 30 November 2018. Archived from the original on 8 January 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ "Formula E agrees August 2022 date for first South Korea race". Motorsport. 19 June 2021. Archived from the original on 12 August 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ "Update: 2022/23 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship Calendar". FIA Formula E. 19 October 2022. Archived from the original on 21 October 2022. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
- ^ "Formula E 2022 Seoul ePrix/1 Classification". Motorsport Stats. 13 August 2022. Archived from the original on 24 December 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ "Formula E 2022 Seoul ePrix/2 Classification". Motorsport Stats. 14 August 2022. Archived from the original on 24 December 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
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