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Tokyo ePrix

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Tokyo ePrix
Tokyo Street Circuit
Race information
Number of times held1
First held2024
Most wins (drivers)Germany Maximilian Günther (1)
Most wins (constructors)Maserati MSG Racing (1)
Circuit length2.585 km (1.606 miles)
Last race (2024)
Pole position
Podium
Fastest lap

The Tokyo ePrix is a race of the FIA Formula E World Championship, an all-electric single-seater racing series. The race was held for the first time at the Tokyo Street Circuit on 30 March 2024.[1]

History

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Tokyo was one of the first cities contacted by Formula E before its first season, with co-founder Alberto Longo attending meetings with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government since 2013.[2] The event has been seen as a way of achieving Tokyo's goal to ensure all new automobiles are non-gasoline by 2030, with Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike stating that "the championships will give momentum to spread zero-emission vehicles".[3] After nearly a decade, a preliminary agreement was reached between Formula E and the Tokyo Government on 4 October 2022 to hold a race in the spring of 2024, with the race being officially announced on the provisional calendar for the 2023-24 season on 20 June 2023.[4][1] The first Tokyo ePrix was won by Maximilian Günther for Maserati MSG Racing.

Circuit

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The circuit layout was firstly announced on 25 October 2023. It was proposed as 18-turn, 2.582 km (1.604 mi) street circuit around the Tokyo Big Sight.[5] However, the layout was modified before the race as 20-turn, 2.585 km (1.606 mi) street circuit around the same venue.

Results

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Edition Track Winner Second Third Pole position Fastest lap Source
2024 Tokyo Street Circuit Germany Maximilian Günther
Maserati MSG Racing
United Kingdom Oliver Rowland
Nissan Formula E Team
United Kingdom Jake Dennis
Andretti Formula E Team
United Kingdom Oliver Rowland
Nissan Formula E Team
United Kingdom Sam Bird
NEOM McLaren Formula E Team
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References

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  1. ^ a b Matchett, Karl (20 June 2023). "Formula E announce first-ever Tokyo race in expanded 2024 calendar". The Independent. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  2. ^ Smith, Sam (11 July 2023). "Formula E's finally secured something it's chased for a decade". The Race. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  3. ^ Tsuchidate, Soichi. "Tokyo to host Japan's first Formula E race in March 2024". The Asahi Shimbun. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  4. ^ Smith, Sam (4 October 2022). "Formula E has preliminary deal to stage Tokyo race". The Race. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  5. ^ "Circuit Layout Unveiled For Tokyo's First World Championship Motor Race". Formula E. 25 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  6. ^ "2024 TOKYO E-PRIX - E-Prix Result". Formula E. Retrieved 1 April 2024.