Former Formula One world champion Nico Rosberg treated fans at the Berlin E-Prix with the first public demonstration of the futuristic Gen 2 car. It will be raced in the all-electric Formula E series for its fifth season, which starts later this year.
Former Formula One world champion Nico Rosberg treated fans at the Berlin E-Prix with the first public demonstration of the futuristic Gen 2 car. It will be raced in the all-electric Formula E series for its fifth season, which starts later this year.
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Rosberg took the car around the streets of Berlin -- from the Brandenburg Gate to Checkpoint Charlie -- and even put it through its paces at Tempelhof Airport circuit.
Rosberg took the car around the streets of Berlin -- from the Brandenburg Gate to Checkpoint Charlie -- and even put it through its paces at Tempelhof Airport circuit.
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Formula E says the Gen2 car "boasts a futuristic new-look for Formula E, but also shows a clear jump in performance over a race distance and almost double the engine storage capacity."
Formula E says the Gen2 car "boasts a futuristic new-look for Formula E, but also shows a clear jump in performance over a race distance and almost double the engine storage capacity."
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"It is a huge step in technology and innovation," Rosberg told CNN's Superchaged. "It was exciting to drive through the city -- through my capital city -- past the landmarks, and I did a donut as well in the middle of the city, so that was cool."
"It is a huge step in technology and innovation," Rosberg told CNN's Superchaged. "It was exciting to drive through the city -- through my capital city -- past the landmarks, and I did a donut as well in the middle of the city, so that was cool."
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Since retiring in 2016, Rosberg has become an investor and shareholder in Formula E.
Since retiring in 2016, Rosberg has become an investor and shareholder in Formula E.
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It was Rosberg's first public appearance since winning the <a >2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with Mercedes</a> -- which will be joining the Formula E grid for the 2019-20 season, adding to speculation that Rosberg could be returning to the track -- but he was quick to shut down rumors.
It was Rosberg's first public appearance since winning the 2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with Mercedes -- which will be joining the Formula E grid for the 2019-20 season, adding to speculation that Rosberg could be returning to the track -- but he was quick to shut down rumors.
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Viewers will be able to watch the Gen2's official debut when the fifth Formula E season begins in Saudi Arabia later this year.
Viewers will be able to watch the Gen2's official debut when the fifth Formula E season begins in Saudi Arabia later this year.
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