Season 7.

 The first ever Spanish E-Prix, taking place in Valencia this weekend, is expected to be challenging with its own unique characteristics.

Ian James: “The team will face fresh challenges this weekend – and we like that. This weekend is our next opportunity to show what we are capable of, and knowing this team, we will gladly rise to the challenge.”

With its changes in elevation, the Circuito Cittadino dell'EUR is a mini rollercoaster that winds its way through the campus of the World Exposition (Esposizione Universale di Roma) in Rome. On the second race weekend of the 2020/21 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team would perhaps fittingly experience its own rollercoaster ride of highs and lows.

At the end of a six-week break since the season opener in Diriyah, the Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team returns to the track this weekend for the Rome E-Prix.

Ian James: “We must ensure we don’t lose our focus and that we optimise every opportunity throughout the weekend to score as many points as possible.”

A maiden victory, a bitter setback and a belated reward: The season opener in Diriyah turned out to be an emotional rollercoaster for the Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team.

With a new name the Team goes into its second ABB FIA Formula E World Championship season (25 ‑ 27 February in Diriyah).

Ian James: “For all of us the focus is now on maximum precision and operational excellence.” 

509 laps, some 1,597 kms: The preparations by the team for Season 7 reach final stage with official testing in Valencia.

Nyck de Vries and Stoffel Vandoorne will be starting for the Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team in Season 7 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

Ian James: “They both turned in strong performances, gained valuable experience with the team and showed that they have the right skill sets for Formula E”