BMW i Andretti Motorsport preview for the NYC E-Prix

This coming weekend, Season 5 of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship will come to an end at the New York City E-Prix (USA) with two races. Our preview provides you with the most important facts about the circuit and the key factors for a successful New York City E-Prix.

Quotes ahead of the New York City E-Prix:

Roger Griffiths (Team Principal BMW i Andretti Motorsport):

“The final rounds of the Season 5 championship, hosted in New York mean effectively two more home races for the BMW i Andretti Motorsport team after the BMW i Berlin E-Prix. Set against the backdrop of Manhattan Island, the Brooklyn track has an exciting combination of technical sections, surface changes and passing opportunities. The challenge of a double-header means differing schedules on each race day, along with the challenge of preparing the cars for the following day’s race all putting additional demands on mechanics and engineers alike. Despite the disappointment of the last race, the team remains fully focused on achieving the best results possible for both team and drivers’ championships and has been working hard since Bern to maximise the potential from the BMW iFE.18 package.”

Alexander Sims (#27 BMW iFE.18):

“I’m really looking forward to my first races in New York. It somehow feels surreal to be racing right in front of the Manhattan skyline. Having a double-header means there are two opportunities to achieve good results and finish the season on a high. The track layout looks cool. Our race pace in Berlin and Bern was good so I’m optimistic for the coming weekend.”

António Félix da Costa (#28 BMW iFE.18):

“Coming to the final two races of the season in New York there are a lot of points up for grabs. There is still a lot for us to achieve in this championship with two good results. That’s why I’m highly motivated to have a clean and strong weekend. Everybody in the team deserves to end the season on a high. They all have worked really hard.”