5 things to watch out for in the new Formula E season

Formula E generation 2 cars are a huge technological step up from the previous years
Formula E generation 2 cars are a huge technological step up from the previous years

#2 New All-Weather Tyres

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Michelin is the sole
tyre
supplier of the series

Michelin are the sole tyre suppliers for Formula E, and the tyres will have the task of doing the entire race as there is no car swap anymore. The drivers will have to manage the tires longer and they will feature in the race strategy and management.

Unlike Formula 1, there are no slicks, intermediates and wet weather tires and Michelin brings just all-weather tyres, similar to the road tires. It is particularly challenging as it put forth a challenge to maximize their potential in every circuit they visit, be a street circuit or a vintage racing one.

The new Michelin Pilot Sport tires push out the envelope of racing tire thinking. Reducing the amount of raw materials that go into each tire has been a priority for the team at Michelin. Compared with the first-generation Formula E tire, the front Pilot Sport tips the scales at 2kg less, while the rear tire is 2.5kg lighter.

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