FE - Lucas Di Grassi takes Formula E GEN1 up the hill at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Formula E veteran Lucas Di Grassi drove his championship-winning GEN1 car at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The event showcased the evolution of electric racing technology, featuring all four generations of Formula E vehicles.
Why it matters
It highlights the rapid technological progression and historical maturation of electric vehicle racing in professional motorsport.
Lucas Di Grassi is in the UK for the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Formula E veteran made history by driving the GEN1 Formula E car in which he won the Formula E World Championship in the 2016–17 season. The Lola Yamaha ABT driver drove the car on the hillclimb at the festival, marking the start of the event, where all four generations of Formula E cars, including the all-new GEN4, are being put to the test in front of motorsport fans for the first time. Di Grassi has now shared his experience from the motorsport festival.Lucas Di Grassi drives Formula E GEN1 at Goodwood Festival of SpeedA video of Lucas Di Grassi sharing his experience was shared by Lola Yamaha ABT on Instagram. It was shared with the caption: “Going back to where it all began.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in