Landmark for the ABB FIA Formula E Championship in Switzerland.

Munich. The ABB FIA Formula E Championship and the MSAD
Andretti Formula E Team will once again break new ground this
weekend: For the first time for 63 years, Switzerland will play host
to a circuit race – the spectacular Julius Baer Zurich E-Prix. This
is also the home event of Julius Baer, global partner of Formula E
and strategic partner of BMW, and also represents the final European
race of the season. The season finale will take place on 14th/15th
July in New York (USA).

 

An extremely demanding circuit awaits drivers António Félix da Costa
(POR) and Stéphane Sarrazin (FRA) in the Swiss metropolis. The
2.46-kilometre track takes them along the banks of the lake and
through the banking quarter and city centre. Eleven varied corners –
from the hairpin and 90-degree corners to a chicane – make the course
a real challenge. The Julius Baer Zurich E-Prix begins on Sunday at 18:04.

 

Julius Baer has been a strategic partner of BMW in the fields of
Formula E, golf and classic cars since 2016. The partnership is based
on the shared values of visionary thinking and a focus on innovation
built on strong tradition.

 

Quotes ahead of the Julius Baer Zurich E-Prix.

António Félix da Costa (#28 Andretti
ATEC-003):
“This is another new track and new country
for Formula E this season, which is always great to see and a new
challenge. The track looks tricky – very twisty and tight, with two
long straights, which will make it good for racing. I’m looking
forward to getting the MSAD Andretti Formula E team back into the
points as we reach the last part of the season.”

 

Stéphane Sarrazin (#27 Andretti ATEC-003):
“I am
really excited to go to my second race with the MSAD Andretti
Formula E team. I learned a lot in Berlin and we have done some good
simulator sessions leading into Zurich. The track is more of a typical
Formula E track, being very narrow and more tricky than Berlin. We
will do our best and look to score points.”

 

Marco Parroni (Head Global Sponsoring and Deputy Head
Marketing at Julius Baer):

“The Julius Baer Zurich E-Prix is more than a race. Legislation in
Switzerland means that the race is only possible thanks to a special
exemption. There is a story and message behind that. That is important
to Formula E. We, as Founding Global Partner of Formula E, will also
be more heavily involved. In terms of standard and quality, Zurich
could be one of the best races on the calendar.”

 

The BMW i Fleet

BMW i is once again “Official Vehicle Partner” of the ABB FIA Formula
E Championship in Season 4. Spearheading the BMW i fleet is the new
BMW i8 Coupé, modified with BMW M components (combined fuel
consumption: 1.9 l/100 km; combined energy consumption 14.0 kWh/100
km; combined CO2 emissions: 42 g/km)*. As well as the BMW i8 Coupé,
the BMW i fleet for the ABB Formula E Championship also includes the
new BMW i3s (combined fuel consumption: 0.0 l/100 km; combined energy
consumption: 14.3 kWh; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km)* as “Medical
Car” and “Race Director Car”, and the BMW X5 xDrive40e (combined fuel
consumption: 3.4 – 3.3 l/100 km; combined energy consumption: 15.4 to
15.3 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 78 – 77 g/km)* in its role as
“Rescue Car”.