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[thegamer23]

One of the most action packed motorsport weekends ever is coming, to satisfy our thirst of racing: F1, IndyCar, MotoGP, F4, F3 aaaand...Formula E. 


The Round six of the Formula E 2015/2016 Season is going to be crucial for the championship: in the streets of Long Beach a battle is coming. Can Lucas Di Grassi come back after Mexico's disappointment and challenge Buemi for the title?

Before going into detail, le't take a look at what happened in Mexico

 

Maybe it wasn't the craziest Formula E race of all time, but Mexico delivered a solid one with plenty of drama. Lucas Di Grassi drove a perfect race, overtaking Prost before the pit-stop and attacking Jerome d'Ambrosio for the lead, thanks to the FanBoost, one lap later.

Buemi tried to copy the brazilian rival, but faced the D'Ambrosio wall: Buemi tried everything but always found the door closed. He even cut the chicane and created a lot of chaos behind, when tried to give position back to d'Ambrosio. 


Di Grassi won on track, but the brazilian was stripped down of his victory due to an underweight car (by 1.8 kg), another huge mistake by the ABT team after last year's Berlin. 






THE STANDINGS -------------------------------------------------------------------

 

 

 

THE TRACK ------------------------------------------------------------------





QUALI RECORD: 56''853 (Buemi)
RACE RECORD : 58''973 (Prost)



The track uses a modified configuration of the iconic Long Beach street circuit in South California, which is the longest running in the US, beginning in 1975 and hosting Formula 1 from 1976 to 1983 before staging annual CART, Champ Car and IndyCar races.
At 2.1km and featuring seven turns, the Formula E cars will use the same iconic start/finish line adjacent to the Marina before heading off in a clockwise direction past the Rainbow Lagoon.
They will then turn right onto South Pine Avenue before re-joining with the more familiar track configuration. The cars will then pass around the grounds of the Convention Centre before a final right-hand hairpin brings them back across the start/finish line to complete the lap. 

 

Circuit is basically unchanged since last year!

 

 

THE SCHEDULE ------------------------------------------------------------------

 

UK times schedule:
 

16.15 - Free Practice 1 (45 min) 

18.30 - Free Practice 2 (30 min)  
20.00 - Qualifying
 

00.00 - E-Prix of Long Beach

LIVE pre-race build-up & Race on ITV4 from 23.00 

Youtube channel will broadcast LIVE every session!

If it's Geo-Blocked on your country, go on the Dailymotion official channel: 
http://www.dailymoti...r/FIAFormulaE/1

Or in the Website
http://www.fiaformulae.com

 

 

 

Local schedule

7:00am    Gates open
8:15am - 9:00am    Practice 1
10:30am -11:00am    Practice 2
11:10am -11:40am    Dance Masters (eVillage)
12:00pm -1:00pm    Qualifying
1:10pm - 1:30pm     Electric Go Karts Celebrity Race (track)
1:40pm - 2:00pm     Dragster and Big Foot (Track)
2:00pm - 2:30pm    Driver’s Autograph Session (eVillage)
2:40pm - 3:00pm    Parade
4:00pm - 5:00pm    RACE
5:15pm - 5:30pm    Podium Ceremony
6:00pm    Gates close

 

 

 

 

updating

Edited by thegamer23, 28 March 2016 - 15:11.

[Marklar]

Is that a typo in the title?   

[thegamer23]

Is that a typo in the title?

Not at all 

Edited by thegamer23, 28 March 2016 - 18:07.

[paulb]

I'll be flagging at Turn 4 (the right hander before the backstraight) on Friday. Hope to see some of you all there.

[R Soul]

I'll be flagging at Turn 4

 

Have a banana it'll give you instant energy

[balmybaldwin]

You missed BTCC opening round off the list.

 

Don't remember long beach last year apart from the shunt trulli got.  Will be tuning in as always

[BRG]

 

Don't remember long beach last year apart from the shunt trulli got.  

It was the one with the stupid tight chicane as Turn One.

 

Sorry, that isn't very helpful as most FE tracks had a stupid tight chicane as the first corner!

[Rob29]

You missed BTCC opening round off the list.

 

 

Also WTCC & Euro F3 from Paul Ricard

[Disgrace]

So it begins...

 

Daniel Abt ‏@Daniel_Abt 10h10 hours ago

Ok guys I need to find new solutions to get #FanBoost! If I win it I'll go naked on the grid singing Taylor Swift songs. So RT! #DanielAbt

[karl100589]

 

So it begins...

 

Daniel Abt ‏@Daniel_Abt 10h10 hours ago

Ok guys I need to find new solutions to get #FanBoost! If I win it I'll go naked on the grid singing Taylor Swift songs. So RT! #DanielAbt

 

Why can't Simona suggest doing that

Edited by karl100589, 29 March 2016 - 19:50.

[clarkma5]

I'll be at the race this year! Looking forward to it.

[thegamer23]

Edited by thegamer23, 30 March 2016 - 09:45.

[sportyskells]

have we got any ideas who will be doing the commarty as the normal two for orher motorsport on?

Edited by sportyskells, 30 March 2016 - 14:41.

[thegamer23]

have we got any ideas who will be doing the commarty as the normal two for orher motorsport on?

Legendary american motorsport commentator Bob Varsha to take the microphone in Long Beach!!




Source is Jennie Gow twitter!

He should be pairing with Dario Franchitti!


Tomorrow there will be a karting race between the Formula E drivers!

Edited by thegamer23, 30 March 2016 - 17:43.

[thegamer23]

 

 

Edited by thegamer23, 30 March 2016 - 18:10.

[jonpollak]

Legendary motorsport commentator Bob Varsha to take the microphone in Long Beach!!





He should be pairing with Dario Franchitti!


 

My two favorites !!!!

 

it was a thing on tw@tter for a minute there..

 

 

Jp

[Risil]

What a great choice.

[thegamer23]

Anthony Davidson eyed for a Jaguar drive next season!

http://www.motorspor...e-drive-682912/

 

 

 

“I’ve spoken to them [Jaguar] once,” said Davidson. “I did have some contact, I live close to Gaydon so yes, I’ve been interested in the series.

“For me, I love technology and I watch the races on TV. A lot of the WEC boys are doing Formula E; it feels like an extended competition from the WEC almost, when their races are on.

"If the opportunity came up I would definitely consider doing it, but it’s something I’m not really actively pushing to do.

"It’s something I feel like I could be good at, because the WEC does teach you good values for Formula E, in terms of energy management within the car.”

 

Antonio Felix Da Costa, Nelson Piquet Jr, Sam Bird, Alex Lynn & Narain Kartykeyan (   ) are in the shortlist.

[thegamer23]

Brooklyn tipped for possible New York race location in Season 3
http://www.motorspor...-e-race-683407/

 

New look to the Formula E website
Fiaformulae.com

 

Fanboost standings

 

 

 

 

- 1 to race day! 

 

Remember last year's?

[thegamer23]

 

Very interesting news

Senna & Heidfeld's cars complete the pit + car swap autonomously in Long Beach

http://mahindra.fia-...ng-beach-2.aspx

 

 

edit: DANG they've fooled me. I think it's an April's fool

Edited by thegamer23, 01 April 2016 - 18:55.

[Muppetmad]

Very interesting news

Senna & Heidfeld's cars complete the pit + car swap autonomously in Long Beach

http://mahindra.fia-...ng-beach-2.aspx

One of the better April Fool's I've seen today, I must say.

[paulb]

A very mellow day today of track activity punctuated with a number of very cool meets.

 

I saw Simona do an interview with some FIA folks, that was pretty lighthearted with important questions like "who is you favorite male driver" and "are women faster drivers than men"? I caught her after that and congratulated her on the Mexican race (her first half was very strong) and asked a couple questions. The lack of grip with these cars, the slippery tires and lack of downforce, are challenging.

 

I am too embarrassed to mention my faux pas talking with Loic Duval at the Dragon tent. One of the senior Dragon guys was talking tech with some folks so I hung around to listen. One of the people he was talking to was Memo Gidley, who you may recall was in a horrible crash at Daytona last year. He was in good spirits, having had another back surgery. He is still optimistic about driving again. Also saw Brunno Senna getting interviewed by a Channel 11 reporter. She was adventurous, drinking the bio-diesel byproduct that fuels Formula E event power. Lastly, saw Duval and Buemi goofing around in the eDams tent.

 

It was great to see the excellent photographer Shivy too. 

 

Track note: they changed the Turn 1/2 chicanes in geometry and added a large blue curb on the inside of Turn 2 to discourage shortcuts. It should do the trick.

 

Last note is that these cars look great in person. Its a shame TV does not quite capture the liverys and how racy the cars look.

Edited by paulb, 02 April 2016 - 01:26.

[jonpollak]

Great to have 'our man' on the ground there.

Good job paulb.

 

Jp

[thegamer23]

A very mellow day today of track activity punctuated with a number of very cool meets.

 

I saw Simona do an interview with some FIA folks, that was pretty lighthearted with important questions like "who is you favorite male driver" and "are women faster drivers than men"? I caught her after that and congratulated her on the Mexican race (her first half was very strong) and asked a couple questions. The lack of grip with these cars, the slippery tires and lack of downforce, are challenging.

 

I am too embarrassed to mention my faux pas talking with Loic Duval at the Dragon tent. One of the senior Dragon guys was talking tech with some folks so I hung around to listen. One of the people he was talking to was Memo Gidley, who you may recall was in a horrible crash at Daytona last year. He was in good spirits, having had another back surgery. He is still optimistic about driving again. Also saw Brunno Senna getting interviewed by a Channel 11 reporter. She was adventurous, drinking the bio-diesel byproduct that fuels Formula E event power. Lastly, saw Duval and Buemi goofing around in the eDams tent.

 

It was great to see the excellent photographer Shivy too. 

 

Track note: they changed the Turn 1/2 chicanes in geometry and added a large blue curb on the inside of Turn 2 to discourage shortcuts. It should do the trick.

 

Last note is that these cars look great in person. Its a shame TV does not quite capture the liverys and how racy the cars look.

Great stuff   

Very interesting to hear the subtle track changes, could slow down the lap times a little bit actually. 

 

Enjoy today, 'cause it's race day in Long Beach! 

 

Get into the mood with Nikki, Franchitti & Bob Varsha in the preview show!   


Looking forward to hear this commentary duo, love Varsha   

 

Edited by thegamer23, 02 April 2016 - 08:46.

[jonpollak]

Is it me or does Jérôme d'Ambrosio have a bit of a François Cevert look to him?

 

Jp

[thegamer23]

Indeed!

 

Edited by thegamer23, 02 April 2016 - 09:55.

[Exb]

I'm in a really grumpy mood this morning but that poll is annoying me - why are you expecting female dogs at the track? or are you just being rude to women???

Edited by Exb, 02 April 2016 - 10:11.

[jonpollak]

Darling, Long Beach was famous back in the day for Wild Women in bikinis invading the pits, paddock and all over the track.

There is a story in the Nostalgia forum about it but I'm on my phone and can't search properly.

 

I am sure our pal from Imola meant no disrespect.

 

Jp

[thegamer23]

Well said Jon.   

It was also intended to be a pun, looking at the thread's title words but maybe it was too hard to get for some of you, don't know. 

Maybe next time around i'll provide boring, standard, cold, OP's with no puns or  pools at all!   


Anyway, Dario's track walk, FP1 at 16.15! 




Wonder if Conway will deliver some of his street track magic skills on a well known circuit. (even if with FE's shorter layout)

He was impressive in Buenos Aires, achieving a top 5 in quali, less in Mexico.

Edited by thegamer23, 02 April 2016 - 11:22.

[thegamer23]

LIVE FP1

[RSRally]

Just watching FP1 and quite enjoying this track. Looking forward to the race.

[thegamer23]

FP1 results!

 

Yeah this is a fast circuit, it's great to see cars at the limit. 

Turn 1 chicane is going to be very interesting in quali & race

[TyreSmokeDownshift]

Speaking of lookalikes within the Dragon Racing team, is it me or does Loic Duval look like the spitting image of John Travolta?

[thegamer23]

FP1 full report
http://www.e-racing....016/04/02/5204/

FP2 LIVE in 15 minutes!   

 

 

 

edit: quali groups are defined

 

Edited by thegamer23, 02 April 2016 - 17:22.

[thegamer23]

SUPER tight FP2. 

Hopefully we're in for a thriller quali & a spectacular race! 


Quali in 30 minutes! 

[Disgrace]

Thanks as always thegamer23. I still find it an odd feeling that the race is tonight and qualifying hasn't even begun. And I've attended one of these meetings.

[jonpollak]

Yes Disgrace, you did.

Jp

[Disgrace]

I just wanted to show off, the rest was some nonsense I cobbled together.

[thegamer23]

LIVE NOW!

With Bob Varsha & Dario Franchitti in the commentary box, what a pair we have tonight!  

[Marklar]

I'm ready to stay awake for Formula E & IndyCar.

Edited by Marklar, 02 April 2016 - 18:50.

[Ben1445]

Gonna be a loooong night.

 

Seems like Buemi wasn't taking risks there....maybe just a little too safe..

[thegamer23]

I bet Buemi can't reach superpole with that lap!

Edit: Duval hit the wall!

Edited by thegamer23, 02 April 2016 - 19:17.

[anbeck]

So what is going on, I cannot find a way to see it.

[jonpollak]

BIRD is the WORD..

 

atm.

 

Jp

[jonpollak]

Try this anbeck

Jp

[thegamer23]

Vergne so slow compared to Bird!

[anbeck]

Try this anbeck

Jp

 

"The uploader has not made this video available in your country." 

 

What does it mean anyway, "MY country"? Do I own it?

[Anja]

That geo-block situation is weird, I was able to watch the official streams in season 1 but now nothing is available for me.

[thegamer23]

Try geo-proxying from Belgium.

It works, i use "Hola" extension for Chrome. 

 

 

Group 4 now on!

Edited by thegamer23, 02 April 2016 - 19:31.

[STRFerrari4Ever]

Check that out Quick Nick!