Branson on Formula E: “Five years to surpass Formula One”

Hot declarations from Richard Branson, the big boss of Virgin, in the pre-race of the London ePrix, the last round of the 2015 Formula E championship. The current owner of Virgin Racing explained that within four or five years, the category Alejandro Agag's electric car will be able to reach the world of Formula One in terms of audience. Important words that confirm how much the teams involved in Formula E believe in zero-emission racing. It remains to be seen what development will be carried forward in the coming seasons and when the Spark-Renaults will be able to complete every race with just one car.

Here are the words of Richard Branson: “The time will come when Formula E will surpass Formula One. Ecclestone's Circus has a margin of a couple of years but, despite this, I am convinced that the electric Formula will be able to change quite quickly. I think that in four/five years we could surpass the catchment area of ​​Formula One. As the years go by, there will be more and more people who will deal with renewable energy and this will only help those who work behind this splendid category."

“The internal combustion engine is now obsolete and I can't wait to experience the future: technology, innovation and performance are the cornerstones on which we are setting the development of the category. The world will soon learn more about Formula E." he concluded.

Roberto Valenti
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