For the inaugural season of Formula E, the German round was held at the Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit at the Berlin Tempelhof Airport, with temporary barriers forming the layout on what was otherwise nothing more than a giant slab of tarmac.
One year later, and the Berlin ePrix has found itself a new home in the heart of the German capital.
The new 1.26 mile circuit, which remains subject to approval by city authorities and the FIA, features 11 turns and will play host the eighth round of the 2015-2016 FIA Formula E championship on May 21.
“It is fantastic news that we have been able to find a new location to race in Berlin and I want to thank everybody who has been involved in making this happen for all their hard work in such a short space of time,” said Alejandro Agag, CEO of Formula E. “Germany is an incredibly important market for Formula E as the home of DHL, the championship’s Official Logistics Partner, and BMW i, the Official Vehicle Partner of the series. I am sure that this race will capture the imagination of the German fans and be a great success.”
German racing driver Daniel Abt, who currently sits 13th in the FIA Formula E driver standings, was also pleased to hear the news: “Formula E hasn’t only come up with a tremendous alternative location in Berlin but created a circuit with a lot of character. The configuration looks interesting and, with its long straights and hairpin turns, seems to be promising a thrilling race as well. When we were in Berlin last time we visited a restaurant and a bar near Alexanderplatz - and now we’re going to race in exactly this part of the city. Now that the circuit has been announced, I’m even more excited about my home round.”
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