The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is heading to Tokyo for Rounds 14 and 15 of its 12th season. The Citroën Racing Formula E Team arrives in Japan looking to build on a strong performance in Shanghai as the championship reaches its critical final stages.
Unique Night Races and New Race Formats
This weekend’s Tokyo Street Circuit is just 2.575 kilometres long but combines fast straights and tight technical sections, making energy management crucial. Both races will be held at night, adding challenges with changing track temperatures and visibility that could affect tyre wear and strategy.
The two races will use different formats. The first race features the Pit Boost system, where drivers must make a compulsory 30-second pit stop to recharge their battery by 10%, alongside a single Attack Mode use. The following day returns to the standard Formula E format with multiple Attack Mode activations. This switch will require teams to quickly adapt their tactics between the two events.
Team Focused on Momentum and Tribute
Citroën arrives encouraged by their recent return to the podium in Shanghai and seeks to maintain that momentum in Tokyo’s demanding conditions. The team faces this round with a strong sense of unity, as they will also be honoring the late team principal, Cyril Blais, who had a major influence on the team’s development.
Managing Director Beth Paretta acknowledged the emotional nature of the weekend, emphasizing the importance of competing with the dedication Cyril inspired. The team plans to race in his memory while focusing on scoring key points before the season’s end.
Looking Ahead
The Tokyo double-header will test teams with its unusual format and night-time setting. Citroën Racing aims to use what they’ve learned in Asia to secure valuable results. More developments and details about the team’s strategy and performance are expected as the weekend progresses.
Source: media.stellantis.com