Formula E launches Manufacturers' Trophy for Season 10

A new trophy for the Formula E. This Friday, the 100% electric discipline announced the creation of a new championship for Manufacturers, requested for several years for the brands involved in Formula E. This new trophy will be presented this season: the results of the first three E-Prix already contested are therefore counted, in addition to the following 13 including the next round organized this weekend in São Paulo (Brazil). The Manufacturers' Trophy will become a true Manufacturers' World Championship next year, during Season 11.

Although it bears the name of the Manufacturers' Trophy, this championship rather rewards engine manufacturers: in fact, all the teams have a standard chassis supplied by Spark, while the powertrains are designed by the manufacturers involved. There are six of them this season: Electric Racing Technologies (ERT), Jaguar (Jaguar and Envision), Mahindra Racing (Mahindra and ABT-Cupra), Nissan (Nissan and McLaren), Porsche (Porsche and Andretti), and Stellantis (DS Penske and Maserati).

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A special badge for the champion manufacturer

The points scale for this new trophy follows the same pattern as for the Stables championship: points will be awarded based on the performances of the two cars from each manufacturer – regardless of the team operating the power unit – having obtained the best results during of each race. Points for pole position and fastest lap are also taken into account. A trophy will be presented to the winning manufacturer at the end of the season, during the Formula E awards ceremony. In addition, the winning manufacturer will receive a badge to affix to the helmets, cars and clothing of its owner. his teams during the following season.

“This is long-term work which marks an important step in the evolution of the championship, because it reflects the competitive spirit that drives Formula E, rejoiced Alberto Longo, co-founder and director of the Formula E championship. Our manufacturers are at the heart of our adventure, pushing the boundaries of technology and sustainability in motorsport. Their contributions are essential, not only in shaping the future of racing, but also in advancing electric vehicle technology for the road. This trophy will celebrate their innovation, their commitment and the role they play in leading us towards a more sustainable future. »

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