MotoE World Championship
| Category | Motorcycle racing |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe |
| Inaugural season | 2019 |
| Constructors | Ducati |
| Tyre suppliers | Michelin |
| Riders' champion | Mattia Casadei |
| Teams' champion | HP Pons Los40 |
| Official website | motogp.com |
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| Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme Grand Prix motorcycle racing |
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The FIM Enel MotoE World Championship (formerly known as the MotoE World Cup) is a class of motorcycle racing that uses only electric motorcycles. The series is sanctioned by the FIM and the inaugural season in 2019 was due to support MotoGP at five of the European circuits.[1]
Having run as a World Cup from 2019 until 2022, MotoE officially gained World Championship status starting in 2023.[2] The races are for 35 km (approx 8 laps).
Technical specifications[edit]
The series has used the Energica Ego Corsa motorcycle since inception, manufactured by Energica Motor Company,[3] but changed to Ducati from 2023.[4]
- Motor: Synchronous oil-cooled AC with permanent magnets
- Maximum Continuous Power: 120 kW (160 hp/cv)
- Acceleration: 0–100 km/h in three seconds
- Top Speed: 270 km/h
- Torque: 200 N•m (147.5 lb•ft) at 5,000 rpm
- Frame: Tubular steel trellis
- Weight: 258–280 kg
- Swingarm: Cast aluminium
- Brakes: Brembo package: 330mm steel discs, Nickel-plated four-piston monoblock calipers, Z04 pads and Brembo master-cylinder
- Wheels: Marchesini 7-spoke forged aluminium rims
- Throttle: Ride-by-wire
- Battery: High-voltage lithium-ion
- Recharging: 0-85 percent in about 20 minutes, via the integrated DC fast charging technology developed by CCS Combo
Seasons[edit]
2019[edit]
The inaugural season took place over 6 rounds between July and November 2019 with 12 teams fielding a grid of 18 riders. The season start was originally planned for May, but had to be postponed because of a fire at the Jerez test in March where all competition bikes were destroyed.[5][6] A new schedule was announced in late March of six races at four venues starting in July.[7] Italian rider Matteo Ferrari from the Trentino Gresini Moto E team became the first MotoE champion.[8]
2020[edit]
The second season was contested over 7 rounds at 3 different circuits. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic the season had to be postponed until July when it started at Jerez. The season champion was Jordi Torres in his first season in the electric class, after achieving four podium finishes including one win. Runners-up Matteo Ferrari and Dominique Aegerter also tallied four podiums including two wins each, but suffered from retirements and low classifications at the remaining races.[9]
2021[edit]
The third season was contested over seven races at six different locations.[10] Belgian team Marc VDS withdrew from the series, citing scheduling conflicts.[11] Seven races were scheduled for the season, starting in May in Jerez.[12] Spanish rider Jordi Torres won the championship a second time, successfully defending his 2020 title.[13]
2022[edit]
The fourth season was contested over twelve races at six different locations. Dominique Aegerter won the championship.
2023[edit]
The MotoE has officially gained World Championship status. Mattia Casadei won the championship.
2024[edit]
List of MotoE Champions[edit]
| Season | Number of rounds | Number of races | Riders' champion | Teams' champion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MotoE World Cup | ||||
| 2019 | 4 | 6 |  Matteo Ferrari | not awarded |
| 2020 | 5 | 7 |  Jordi Torres | |
| 2021 | 6 | 7 | Jordi Torres | |
| 2022 | 6 | 12 |  Dominique Aegerter | |
| MotoE World Championship | ||||
| 2023 | 8 | 16 | Mattia Casadei | HP Pons Los40 |
| 2024 | 8 | 16 | ||
Calendar[edit]
By race title[edit]
| eRace | Circuit | Races Per Season | Total e-race events | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |||
 Austrian eRace | Red Bull Ring, Spielberg | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
 German eRace | Sachsenring, Hohenstein-Ernstthal | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
 San Marino and Rimini Riviera eRace | Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, Misano | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
 Valencia eRace | Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Valencia | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Spanish eRace | Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto, Jerez de la Frontera | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | ||
 Andalucia eRace | Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto, Jerez de la Frontera | 1 | 2 | ||||
 Emilia Romagna and Rimini Riviera eRace | Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, Misano Adriatico | 2 | 2 | ||||
 French eRace | Circuit Bugatti, Le Mans | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | |
 Catalunya eRace | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Montmeló | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
 Dutch TT eRace | TT Circuit Assen, Assen | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | ||
| Italian eRace | Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello, Scarperia e San Piero | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
 British eRace | Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Total | 6 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 16 | ||
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "FIM Enel MotoE™ World Cup: a new class of competition". motogp.com. 6 February 2018. Retrieved 2018-02-07.
- ^ "2023 FIM Enel MotoE World Championship provisional calendar". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 18 October 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
- ^ "Discover the Energica Ego Corsa MotoE™ motorcycle!". MotoGP. 30 April 2018. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
- ^ Ducati confirmed as single manufacturer for MotoE™ motogp.com, 21 October 2021. Retrieved 22 October 2021
- ^ "MotoE reveals cause of Jerez fire disaster". motorsport.com. 2019-03-16.1
- ^ MotoE 2019 season will go ahead despite cancelled opener Autosport, 14 March 2019. Retrieved 2019
- ^ New MotoE™ calendar announced, MotoGP.com. Retrieved 29 March 2019
- ^ "Ferrari secures inaugural MotoE title, Granado wins Valencia races". autosport.com. 2020-11-17.
- ^ "Torres crowned 2020 World Cup winner, Tuuli wins Race 2". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 2020-10-11. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
- ^ Wong, Bethonie (11 November 2020). "MotoE releases provisional 2021 calendar". just-electric.org. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- ^ "Marc VDS Team withdraws from MotoE Cup". GPOne.com. 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
- ^ Wong, Bethonie (11 November 2020). "MotoE releases provisional 2021 calendar". just-electric.org. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- ^ "Jordi Torres Claims 2021 MotoE World Championship at Misano". bikereview.com.au. 2021-09-19.