MS&AD Andretti Formula E fully charged for Uruguayan challenge.

Munich. The ABB FIA Formula E Championship continues this
Saturday, 17th of March, with the Punta del Este E-Prix
(URU). So far this season, MSAD Andretti Formula E have scored
points at every venue visited, and BMW works drivers António Félix
da Costa (POR) and Tom Blomqvist (GBR) will look to continue that
streak by the Playa Brava Beach.

 

The Situation

Félix da Costa starred in Mexico City (MEX), reaching Super Pole for
the first time in Season 4, and scored a strong 7th place
finish in the race. Blomqvist, meanwhile, was less than 10 seconds
from a points finish in just his third race in Formula E. Every round
has also seen still further progress in the relationship between the
MSAD Andretti Formula E team and BMW, and both parties are once
again aiming to climb the points standings with good results in Uruguay.

 

The Team

The MSAD Andretti Formula E team is in its fourth season of
Formula E in 2017/18. So far, Michael Andretti’s (USA) team has
contested 38 races, claimed three pole positions, and scored 222
points. BMW works driver Félix da Costa is again in action at the
wheel of the number 28 MSAD Andretti ATEC-003 in Season 4.
Joining the Portuguese driver is fellow BMW works driver Blomqvist,
racing car number 27.

 

The Expectations

 

Tom Blomqvist, MSAD Andretti Formula E: “After a
disappointing time in Mexico City, I’m looking to make amends in Punta
del Este. I’ve heard great things about the track and venue, it’s so
cool that we get to visit such places in Formula E. The MSAD
Andretti Formula E team has been working hard in the short break to
make sure there are no repeats of the setbacks that cost us in Mexico.
We have proven as a team that if we get everything right, we can be up
there in the points so that’s the aim.“

 

António Félix da Costa, MSAD Andretti Formula E:
“I’m looking forward to going back to Uruguay and the Punta del Este
E-Prix. It was always one of the most fun weekends on the Formula E
calendar with an amazing location right next to the sea. The MSAD
Andretti Formula E team was very motivated coming back from Mexico
City and we are trying to carry on the momentum from our qualifying
performance and improve on the lows that we experienced in Mexico. I
am sure we will take another step forward as a team, keep building on
it and score more points.”

 

The Circuit

Few race circuits can claim a more glamorous location than Punta del
Este. The track is within touching distance of the Playa Brava Beach,
with the pitlane and main straight running parallel, just a few metres
away from the sand. There are several opportunities for drivers to
make places on the compact layout. At opposite ends of the circuit are
turns 8 and 9, a double-apex hairpin, and turn 20, another hairpin.
Each offers a hard braking zone and plenty of space for passing. The
entry to the chicane, at turn 17, is also a prime spot for passing.

 

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”.