Sims arrives with BMW i Andretti, presentation of the iFE.18

For its first year of official presence as a Formula e team, BMW will rely on two of its in-house drivers. Antonio Felix da Costa, present with Andretti since 2016, has been reappointed to the same team, which will have the name BMW i Andretti from the 2018-19 season.

Okay, okay! Let's take some more time to take the full experience of the new BMW iFE.18!
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- BMW Motorsport (@BMWMotorsport) September 14, 2018

The second driver will be a new face in the paddock of the Fe, in the person ofAlexander Sims. The Englishman is an official BMW driver in Imsa with the M8 GTE and has already rubbed shoulders with the Portuguese Antonio Félix da Costa during the 24 Hours of Le Mans (Sarthe) 2018 (retirement in GTE Pro).

The press conference held this Friday in Munich (Germany) was an opportunity for BMW i Andretti to unveil the dress that the two electric single-seaters, called BMW iFE.18, will wear. Blue and white, shades of the Bavarian manufacturer's logo are present, as well as a touch of matte black. Blue and purple streaks are reminiscent of BMW “pure electricity on board the car ».

Introducing for the first time…the BMW iFE.18!

Coming to a track near you in Season 5 of @FIAFormulaE with BMW i Andretti Motorsport! #FormulaE #RacingBeyond pic.twitter.com/nLWb5HqHKP

- Andretti Autosport (@FollowAndretti) September 14, 2018

At least here it is a bolder livery than that presented by Nissan, another manufacturer approaching in Fe!