Jérémy’s Notebook

As one of Formula E’s longest circuits, the Circuito Cittadino dell’EUR brings fully-electric street racing to the heart of Rome. With eights easons of expertise under his belt, 2021 Formula E Engineer of the Year and ROKiT Venturi Racing Chief Engineer, Jérémy Colançon, provides the inside line on the next races of Season 8.

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Safety Cars – In Rome, we will return to a conventional street circuit and the track is extremely tight and technical in parts. Because the barriers are so close to the circuit, there is a medium to high chance of a Full Course Yellow or Safety Car during the race which, in turn, can impact strategy.‍

Energy Usage – The Circuito Cittadino dell’EUR is the longest track on the Season 8 calendar and as a result, is quite high in terms of energy sensitivity. This means that during the race, it will be crucial to strike the perfect balance between both using and saving on the energy management front.‍

Elevation Changes – Rome’s elevation changes both aid and hinder energy consumption and regeneration. The downhill run to Turn Three is a key area to recover energy but because the next four corners of the circuit are uphill, it is important not to scrub off too much speed through this section which can increase pressure from behind. Finding a balance in Sectors One and Two is critical.‍

Overtaking – Despite its tight and twisty nature, there are quite a few overtaking opportunities each lap in Rome. Turns Three and Seven are both heavy braking zones and present a key chance to overtake. Turn 14 also offers a good opportunity to pass while, as the location of Attack Mode activation, Turn 15 will be a hotspot for action on race day.‍

Attack Mode – Unlike Mexico City, Rome’s Attack Mode activation does come with some time loss. Activating the device at the optimum time will be crucial to race strategy while, with a number of overtaking opportunities, it should be possible to fight through the field with the benefit of extra power.