Formula E and BMW Extend Partnership for New Season

Formula E has agreed a renewed deal with BMW to continue as its official vehicle partner for the 2015-2016 FIA Formula E Championship.

The German car manufacturer supplied course cars throughout the inaugural Formula E season and will continue to bring a selection of vehicles to every race.

The BMW i8 sports car will once again be used as the Qualcomm Safety Car and the all-electric BMW i3 will perform the role of Medical Car.

“BMW i and Formula E make a great match, doctor ” said Jörg Reimann, doctor vice president BMW brand experience.

“BMW has been involved in Formula E from the word go. It signed up as the official vehicle partner to supply the BMW i8 Safety Car and BMW i3 Medical Car. And this commitment has given the company a platform on which to press its claim as a leader in electric mobility.

“The ball is very much rolling now; in 2014 and 2015 we laid the foundations for a successful partnership, and it’s one which will continue into the second season of the championship in 2015-2016.”

The opening round of the 2015-2016 season, the Beijing ePrix, takes place on October 17.

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