Ten characteristics set Formula E

Ten characteristics set Formula E apart from Formula One

Although the Formula E and Formula One racing championships share some similarities, you should be aware of some significant distinctions as well.

If Formula One and Formula E were foods, the former would be the traditional white and the later, the sweeter black, they would both be chai tow kway (carrot cake). However, there are notable distinctions between Formula E and Formula One, much like the two delectable cuisines. The following ten are:

Compared to a Formula E race car, a Formula One race car completes the century sprint twice as quickly

1. Two drivers and one car each make up a Formula One team. A Formula E team, on the other hand, consists of two drivers and two vehicles. Since each Formula E car only has a 30-minute battery charge, this is done to ensure that drivers can finish the 50-minute race.

2. During his pit break, a Formula E driver switches to his backup vehicle. Unless there is a rupture or other damage, charging of the race vehicles or tire changes are not allowed during this pit stop. Drivers make pit stops during a Formula One race primarily to change tires or if their vehicle needs minor repairs.

3. Formula E fans can participate in the race using FanBoost, which encourages supporters to vote for their best three drivers in order for those drivers to obtain a 100kJ of surge energy, or 3.3 seconds, to use during the race. Contrarily, Formula One fans can "participate" in the race by cheering, which is a more conventional strategy.

4. The 2016 Formula One season will include a record-breaking 21 races. In contrast, there are only 12 races in Formula E this season.

5. A Formula One driver travels 300 kilometers on average during a single race. A Formula E driver, on the other hand, often travels between 90 and 150 kilometers. Even though a Formula E car is slower than a Formula One car, it nevertheless has a gorgeous and sleek appearance.

6. Michelin tires with tread designed for both dry and rainy situations are mounted on 18-inch rims on Formula E cars. In striking contrast, Formula One uses race vehicles that are equipped with 13-inch rims and either Pirelli slicks or wet tires, depending on the weather.

7. A Formula E race car completes the century sprint in 3.0 seconds as opposed to an F1 car's normal time of 1.7 seconds.

8. The Formula One Grand Prix is a three-day event that includes practice, qualifying, and the race itself on the weekends. Contrarily, Formula E completes two 45-minute practice sessions, qualifying, and the championship race in a single day.

9. Drivers in both Formula One and Formula E earn points according to the usual FIA system, which awards 25 points for first position, 18 points for second, 15 points for third, and one point for tenth. With a twist in Formula E, the driver who wins pole position also receives three points, and the driver who sets the quickest lap also scores an additional point.

10. The average decibel (dB) level of a Formula E race car is 80, which is about the same as the sound produced by a typical vacuum cleaner. This is far quieter than a Formula One race car, which makes 134dB.

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