LONDON — The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship will race on the streets of Tokyo for the first time next March as the series targets more world cities to host debut races in its landmark 10th season.
The race in Tokyo on March 30, 2024 will be the first FIA-sanctioned world championship motorsport event held in Tokyo. Twenty-two drivers from 11 teams will race the innovative Gen3 race car on roads around the Tokyo Big Sight convention centre on the Tokyo Bay waterfront.
“I am delighted by the official decision that Tokyo will host a Formula E race in March 2024,” Governor of Tokyo, Yuriko Koike, said. “Centering on spreading the use of zero emission vehicles, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is accelerating actions in all realms to realize Zero Emission Tokyo, an environmentally advanced city that does not emit carbon dioxide. Formula E is held in major cities around the world as a road race for electric vehicles which do not emit exhaust gas or engine noise.
“This race will be held around Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo’s bay area, where developments are underway to become a sustainable next generation city,” Koike continued. “Let’s all look forward to seeing up close the dynamism of this race to be held for the first time in Japan and cheer the racers on. The race will not only add momentum to the spread of zero emission vehicles but will also provide a wonderful opportunity to enhance Tokyo’s international presence by showing the attractions of our city to the world.
“Tokyo will join forces with the organizers and others related to the race to ensure its success.”
Formula E and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government have been working together to bring the race to the city to support the Zero Emission Vehicle initiative, part of the Zero Emission Tokyo strategy. The city has a climate action plan that aims to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050.
“We are excited to take Formula E to the streets of Tokyo next season,” Alberto Longo, co-founder & chief championship officer of Formula E, said. “It is an iconic world city providing the perfect backdrop to showcase the unique qualities of our sport and will capture global attention.
“The Season 10 calendar represents our ongoing mission to create a dynamic schedule of new cities hosting races for the first or second time like Tokyo, São Paulo and Portland alongside established hosts like Berlin, Rome, London, Monaco, Diriyah and now Jakarta.”
Season 10 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship will begin in Mexico City on January 13 following the success of a sold-out opening race to begin Season 9.