It is a premiere in international motorsport. Within just nine days, Formula E holds its last six races of the season in August 2020, including the title outcomes in the drivers' and teams' classifications. Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler is ready for the six-pack at the former Tempelhof Airport in Berlin.
Since the first race in September 2014, Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler has been competing in Formula E and, in addition to drivers' and teams' titles and more than 40 trophies, it has already experienced a lot. But six races in nine days at the same venue has never happened before in international motorsport.
From 5 to 13 August 2020, it will become reality as the electric racing series finishes its sixth season with three double-headers. The season had to be interrupted due to the pandemic after the fifth race in Marrakesh at the end of February.
"Normally, we have six races in four months. Now, we are going to do them in nine days. This means a lot of emotional, mental and also physical challenges," says Team Principal Allan McNish.
In the standings, Lucas di Grassi, Champion of the third season and the most successful driver in the series with 31 trophies, is in fifth position. At the Brazilian's side, two-time DTM Champion Rene Rast makes his debut with Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler.
In order to get Formula E back on track, the organisers have drawn up a hygiene concept of almost 80 pages, which has been agreed with the local authorities and contains precise specifications to protect the health of all those involved. A maximum of 1,000 people allowed on site at the event where normally, there are usually almost five times as many. That means no spectators, but also no media, no VIP and sponsor guests, and less personnel from suppliers, track constructors, Formula E and the FIA. The teams are affected as well.
