Formula E is back on track this weekend with the Rome E-Prix, a doubleheader, and the second-last weekend of the season.
It’s time for one of the most awaited E-Prix of the year, the one that takes place through the streets of the Italian capital. After the chaotic Portland race, everyone expects to see an exciting weekend. Rome hosts Formula E since 2018, except for 2020 when the event was canceled due to the Covid pandemic.
Ciao, Roma 🇮🇹
IT'S RACE WEEK ⚡️@Hankook_Sport #RomeEPrix pic.twitter.com/bVDI3GPhS9
— Formula E (@FIAFormulaE) July 10, 2023
The circuit – Rome E-Prix
The races are hosted on the Circuito Cittadino dell’EUR, which presents a layout of 3385 meters with 19 turns and is the second-longest circuit in Formula E history. The cars, while racing, speed near the Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana, also called the ‘Squared Colosseum’, and the famous Palazzo dei Congressi. The challenging layout will be interesting for the drivers and teams, with the high temperatures expected that are going to represent a challenge for everyone.
Current standings
Drivers’ Championship
The title’s fight is getting tighter and tighter every weekend, with Jake Dennis leading over Nick Cassidy for just one point, while Pascal Wehrlein following close and Mitch Evans not so far.
- Jake Dennis – 154 points
- Nick Cassidy – 153
- Pascal Wehrlein – 138
- Mitch Evans – 122
- Jean-Eric Vergne – 97
Teams’ Championship
Also, the teams’ championship is still contended between different teams: Porsche, which is leading, and Envision. In the meanwhile, Jaguar and Andretti are fighting for the third step of the podium
- TAG Heuer Porsche – 231 points
- Envision Racing – 225
- Jaguar TSC Racing – 184
- Avalanche Andretti – 177
- DS Penske – 139
Race predictions
Mitch Evans last year became the first driver to win more than once in Rome and maybe it could it again. However, Dennis and Cassidy will be tough rivals, having to collect as many points as possible.
- Mitch Evans
- Jake Dennis
- Nick Cassidy
How to Watch the Jakarta E-Prix (EDT)
- Free Practice 0: Friday 7/14 – 9.30 am on CBS Sports HQ, Formula E’s YouTube Channel, Formula E’s Website, or the Formula E App.
- Free Practice 1: Friday 7/14 – 12 pm on CBS Sports HQ, Formula E’s YouTube Channel, Formula E’s Website, or the Formula E App.
- Free Practice 2: Saturday 7/15 – 3:10 am on CBS Sports HQ, Formula E’s YouTube Channel, Formula E’s Website, or the Formula E App.
- Qualifying 1: Saturday 7/15 – 5:40 am on CBSSports.com.
- Race 1: Saturday 7/15 – 10 am on CBS.
- Qualifying 2: Sunday 7/16 – 5:40 am on CBSSports.com.
- Race 2: Sunday 7/16 – 10 am on CBS.
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