The capital of Chile, Santiago, will host a Formula e event for the first time in its history on February 3, 2018. The circuit where the electric single-seaters will run was unveiled this Thursday by the organizers of the fourth round of the 2017-2018 season. . With a length of 2,46km, the route will cross the Mapocho river twice to provide a long straight line as well as significant overtaking opportunities. The hairpin-shaped Turn 6 should be another good place to attack.
Chile's Minister of Energy, Andres Rebolledo, explained that this ePrix was part of a plan to promote electric energy, particularly for the sale of vehicles in the South American country, "in order to save 11 million tonnes of CO2 by 2050.
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