The Punta del Este ePrix is an annual race of the
single-seater
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,
electrically powered Formula E
Formula E, officially the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, is a single-seater motorsport championship for electric cars. The series was conceived in 2011 in Paris by FIA president Jean Todt and Spanish businessman Alejandro Agag, w ...
championship, held in
Punta del Este
Punta del Este () is a seaside city and peninsula on the Atlantic Coast in the Maldonado Department of southeastern Uruguay. Starting as a small town, Punta del Este later became internationally known as a resort for the Latin and North American ...
,
Uruguay
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. It was first raced in the
2014–15 season.
Circuit
The Punta del Este ePrix is held on the
Punta del Este Street Circuit. It runs along Punta del Este's
harbour
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and is based on a former
TC2000
The TC2000 (''Turismo Competición 2000'', formerly ''Súper TC2000'') is a touring car racing series held in Argentina since 1979.
Rules
Prior to 2012, engines of up to were allowed, with only limited modifications from standard engines. ...
circuit. The track is in length and features 20 turns.
Results
Repeat winners (drivers)
References
External links
{{FIA Formula E Championship
Punta del Este
Punta del Este () is a seaside city and peninsula on the Atlantic Coast in the Maldonado Department of southeastern Uruguay. Starting as a small town, Punta del Este later became internationally known as a resort for the Latin and North American ...
Recurring sporting events established in 2014
2014 establishments in Uruguay