Formula E, the latest word on the troll of world racing, which has now gained one more team in its bag named as “Venturi Grand Prix Formula E Team”. This team is been announced in cooperation with the Leonardo DiCaprio and Venturi Automobiles, based in Monaco.
Commenting on the introduction of Formula E Leonardo DiCaprio said, “The future of our planet depends on our ability to embrace fuel-efficient, clean-energy vehicles. Venturi Grand Prix has shown tremendous foresight in their decision to create an environmentally friendly racing team, and I am happy to be a part of this effort.”
“Venturi has been a pioneer in electric high performance vehicles for more than a decade and Formula E gives us the fantastic opportunity to further improve our advanced technologies through motorsport, as well as compete all over the world,” commented Venturi founder Gildo Pallanca Pastor on the collaboration with eco-friendly racing arena.
The races of Formula E are going to take place in September 2014.
Apart from being a Team, Venturi has also confirmed to become a constructor for the series. Right now limited details are only available with us, but the company’s race car is learnt to debut in the second season, and expected to dwell a powertrain from the VBB-3.