Season 9 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship saw a number of new circuits added to the schedule – including three in-a-row with Hyderabad, Cape Town and Sao Paulo making their debuts – but how do those tracks go from concept to competition with safety, excitement and logistics in mind?. The following day, FIA Circuit Inspector Scot Elkins – who also fulfils the role of FIA Formula E Race Director – corroborates that the track has been built in accordance with the final reference plan that was approved in principle by the FIA’s Circuits Commission. Several months later, a track review group – composed of members of the FIA, Formula E and three driver representatives – meets to discuss potential improvements to the circuit for future editions. “Formula E is unique in the motor sport world in racing predominantly on temporary inner-city tracks,” acknowledges Elkins.

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