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Bitten by the racing bug when we committed to Formula E in 2013, we’re already counting down the days until conditions are safe enough to resume the 2019/20 campaign.
As we look forward, we also look back and since racing in Morocco in February, we’ve been dreaming up the ultimate challenge through the concept of ‘what if’ here in Monaco.
Combining the circuits of Diriyah, Santiago, Mexico City and Marrakesh could arguably create one of the most demanding tracks of all time.
By teaming up with Hewlett Packard Enterprise – who deliver us with real-time trackside support week in, week out – we’ve created this true test of talent.
A lap around this 38-corner venue commences with the throttle pinned to the floor, accelerating into the left-hand Turn 1 from the Parque O’Higgins Circuit and the first challenge of our lap.
Braking hard, an immediate switch to the right follows for Turn 2 as a short straight links to the Santiago-based left-hand Turn 3.
Here, a calculated lift off the throttle is required, settling the car and ensuring not to scrub off too much speed when accelerating into Turn 4 – the flat-out kinked second corner of Marrakesh.
Turn 5 is another heavy braking area as the track mirrors the layout of the Moulay El Hassan circuit, twisting around the remainder of the venue from the third corner onwards.
A medium-length straight links Turn 5 to its successors – the left-right chicane of Turns 6 and 7 sitting at the end – while continual acceleration completes Turn 8.
Turn 9 is a key overtaking opportunity but one where risk must be weighed up as the site of multiple incidents in seasons gone by.
As the track tightens, the left-hander of Turn 10 demands precision while Turn 11 marks the first flat-out constant radius corner of the lap.
This right-hander leads to the tight leftwards hairpin of Turn 12 where a medium-length straight lies on exit.
Completing the left-right sequence of Turns 13 and 14 – the two final corners of Marrakesh – drivers are back on the throttle, accelerating into the blind corner that is Turn 15 – Turn 2 in Diriyah.
Carefully modulating the throttle, the track continues to narrow, still winding right and climbing in altitude, peaking over the crest of Turn 16 – Turn 4 in Diriyah – and eventually dropping off for the most technical part of the lap.
Mirroring Turns 5-11 from Riyadh, Turns 17-23 vary in direction and this seven-corner sequence demands precision, balancing acceleration with braking in a high-stakes challenge.
For Turns 24 and 25, Diriyah is reversed, with the 17th and 16th corners of the circuit forming a challenging double left-hand sequence that leads into the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
The circuit next creates a fresh challenge, with Turns 26-30 showcasing Mexico City’s extended Season 6 layout in reverse, tackling the Turns 9 and 7-4.
The now left-hand Turn 26 and former entrance to the Foro Sol opens up onto a long straight where Turn 27 lies at the end – the right-hander marking a tricky challenge with the double-left of Turns 28 and 29 immediately on exit.
Turn 30 signals a left-hand flick, leading onto Turn 31 – Turn 11 of the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in reverse.
Turns 32, 33 and 34 follow in close succession, with Turn 1 from Mexico leading into the fast left-right sequence of Turns 6 and 7 from Santiago.
Stomping on the throttle, the longest stretch of the circuit follows as Turn 35 mirrors the flat left of Turn 8 as we return to the Parque O’Higgins Circuit.
Braking aggressively for Turn 36 – the Chilean capital’s blind left-hander – the venue’s two hairpins form the final challenge of the lap.
Accelerating out of the 38th and final corner, the left-hander completes a relentless lap as a straight follows to reach the start/finish line.
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