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Cape Town EPrix
The Cape Town ePrix is a Formula E event held in Cape Town, South Africa. Its first edition took place on 25 February 2023. It was the first Formula E race held in Sub-Saharan Africa. History Initially planned to be held in 2022, the race was canceled for unknown reasons likely related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Though not initially featured on the 2023 calendar, it was introduced after the cancellation of the Seoul ePrix. Track A long street circuit is laid out in Cape Town's Waterfront district, near Signal Hill. The track is believed to be "one of the fastest on the calendar". In total, the track has 12 turns. References External links Official website {{FIA Formula E Championship Cape Town ePrix |
Cape Town Street Circuit
Cape Town Street Circuit was a street circuit laid out on the city streets of Cape Town, South Africa. It hosted the Cape Town ePrix from 2023 Formula E season. History The track was initially planned to be included in the 2022 Formula E calendar, however the race was cancelled. When the provisional calendar of 2023 Formula E season was announced firstly, the circuit was not officially listed on the calendar and was considered to be added in. Following the approval of FIA World Motor Sport Council in October 2022, the circuit was officially listed on the 2023 Formula E calendar. Layout On 4 March 2022, the track layout was revealed, which will be will be located in Cape Town's Waterfront district, around the Cape Town Stadium The Cape Town Stadium ( af, Kaapstad-stadion; xh, Inkundla yezemidlalo yaseKapa) is an association football (soccer) and rugby union stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, that was built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. During the planning stage, it w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Africa
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; and to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini. It also completely enclaves the country Lesotho. It is the southernmost country on the mainland of the Old World, and the second-most populous country located entirely south of the equator, after Tanzania. South Africa is a biodiversity hotspot, with unique biomes, plant and animal life. With over 60 million people, the country is the world's 24th-most populous nation and covers an area of . South Africa has three capital cities, with the executive, judicial and legislative branches of government based in Pretoria, Bloemfontein, and Cape Town respectively. The largest city is Johannesburg. About 80% of the population are Black South Afri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Formula E EPrix
In science, a formula is a concise way of expressing information symbolically, as in a mathematical formula or a ''chemical formula''. The informal use of the term ''formula'' in science refers to the general construct of a relationship between given quantities. The plural of ''formula'' can be either ''formulas'' (from the most common English plural noun form) or, under the influence of scientific Latin, ''formulae'' (from the original Latin). In mathematics In mathematics, a formula generally refers to an identity which equates one mathematical expression to another, with the most important ones being mathematical theorems. Syntactically, a formula (often referred to as a ''well-formed formula'') is an entity which is constructed using the symbols and formation rules of a given logical language. For example, determining the volume of a sphere requires a significant amount of integral calculus or its geometrical analogue, the method of exhaustion. However, having done th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cape Town EPrix
The Cape Town ePrix is a Formula E event held in Cape Town, South Africa. Its first edition took place on 25 February 2023. It was the first Formula E race held in Sub-Saharan Africa. History Initially planned to be held in 2022, the race was canceled for unknown reasons likely related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Though not initially featured on the 2023 calendar, it was introduced after the cancellation of the Seoul ePrix. Track A long street circuit is laid out in Cape Town's Waterfront district, near Signal Hill. The track is believed to be "one of the fastest on the calendar". In total, the track has 12 turns. References External links Official website {{FIA Formula E Championship Cape Town ePrix |
Signal Hill (Cape Town)
Signal Hill ( af, Seinheuwel), or Lion's Rump, is a landmark flat-topped hill located in Cape Town, next to Lion's Head and Table Mountain. The hill was also known as "The Lion's Flank", a term now obsolete. Together with Lion's Head, Signal Hill looks like a lion sphinx. Signals Signal flags were used to communicate weather warnings as well as anchoring instructions to visiting ships in order to ensure that they prepared adequately for stormy weather while in the bay. Similarly, ships could use flags to signal for assistance if, for example, an anchor line parted during a storm. It is known for the Noon Gun that is operated there by the South African Navy and South African Astronomical Observatory. In 1836, a time ball was set up at the Cape Town observatory, however it was not visible to ships in the harbour, so a second time ball was erected on Signal Hill in order to relay the precise moment of 1pm Cape Mean Time. In this way ships in the bay were able to check their m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Street Circuit
A street circuit is a motorsport racing circuit composed of temporarily closed-off public roads of a city, town or village, used in motor races. Airport runways and taxiways are also sometimes part of street circuits. Facilities such as the paddock, pit boxes, fences and grandstands are usually installed temporarily and removed soon after the race is over but in modern times the pits, garages, race control and main grandstands are sometimes permanently constructed in the area. Since the track surface is originally planned for normal speeds, race drivers often find street circuits bumpy and lacking grip. Run-off areas may be non-existent, which makes driving mistakes more expensive than in purpose-built circuits with wider run-off areas. Racing on a street circuit is also called "legal street racing". Local governments sometimes support races held in street circuits to promote tourism. In some cases, short segments or connector roads of the circuit are purpose-built for the rac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seoul EPrix
The Seoul ePrix is an annual race of the single-seater, electrically powered Formula E championship, to be held at the Seoul Street Circuit in Seoul, the capital of South Korea. It was first raced in the 2021–2022 season as the first ePrix in South Korea and fifth Asian country to host an ePrix, following China (including Hong Kong), Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia. It is the first time in nine years that South Korea has hosted large motorsports events since the last Formula One Korean Grand Prix held in 2013. History South Korea's previous attempts at hosting motorsport events include the Korean Grand Prix situated at Yeongam, which ran from 2010 to 2013. Low attendance figures, five hours of traveling time from Seoul and unfulfilled resort facilities around the track were the main reasons for the event's short existence. On 30 November 2018, Formula E CEO, Alejandro Agag signed an agreement with Moon Jae-sik, chairman of JSM Holdings. South Korea was given the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022–23 Formula E World Championship
The 2022–23 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is due to be the ninth season of the FIA Formula E championship. The 2022–23 season is planned to be the first season of the Formula E Gen3 car. The reigning Team's Champions, Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team, will not return to defend the title. Teams and drivers All teams will the use the Formula E Gen3 car on Hankook tyres. Team changes * Mercedes-EQ will leave the championship after competing for three seasons and winning the drivers and constructors titles in the 2020–21 and 2021–22 seasons, with their entry and assets having been confirmed for purchase by McLaren. * In December 2021, McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown stated that the team would make the decision whether to enter Formula E sometime in early 2022. Earlier in January that year, it was announced that they "had an agreement to join Formula E in Gen3". In May 2022, McLaren announced the acquisition of the Mercedes-EQ team for the 2022–23 season. The team ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
COVID-19 Pandemic In South Africa
The COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa is part of the ongoing pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). On 5 March 2020, Minister of Health Zweli Mkhize had confirmed the spread of the virus to South Africa, with the first known patient being a male citizen who tested positive upon his return from Italy. On 15 March 2020, the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, declared a national state of disaster, and announced measures such as immediate travel restrictions and the closure of schools from 18 March. On 17 March, the ''National Coronavirus Command Council'' was established, "to lead the nation's plan to contain the spread and mitigate the negative impact of the coronavirus". On 23 March, a national lockdown was announced, starting on 27 March 2020. The first local death from the disease was reported on 27 March 2020. On 21 April, a 500 billion rand stimulus was announced in response ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021–22 Formula E World Championship
The 2021–22 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is the eighth season of the FIA Formula E championship, a motor racing championship for electrically powered vehicles recognised by motorsport's governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), as the highest class of competition for electric open-wheel racing cars. It is the final season of the Formula E Gen2 era, with the Gen3 planned for the 2022–23 season. Teams and drivers All teams use a spec Spark SRT05e chassis and Michelin tyres. Team changes * As announced on 30 November 2020, Audi Sport have left Formula E at the end of the 2020–21 season. However, at least for this season, they remain in the sport as powertrain supplier for Envision Racing. * As announced on 2 December 2020, BMW have left Formula E at the end of the 2020–21 season. However, at least for this season, they remain in the sport as powertrain supplier for Andretti Autosport. * On 18 August 2021, Mercedes-Benz an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa is, geographically, the area and regions of the continent of Africa that lies south of the Sahara. These include West Africa, East Africa, Central Africa, and Southern Africa. Geopolitically, in addition to the List of sovereign states and dependent territories in Africa, African countries and territories that are situated fully in that specified region, the term may also include polities that only have part of their territory located in that region, per the definition of the United Nations (UN). This is considered a non-standardized geographical region with the number of countries included varying from 46 to 48 depending on the organization describing the region (e.g. UN, WHO, World Bank, etc.). The Regions of the African Union, African Union uses a different regional breakdown, recognizing all 55 member states on the continent - grouping them into 5 distinct and standard regions. The term serves as a grouping counterpart to North Africa, which is instead ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cape Town
Cape Town ( af, Kaapstad; , xh, iKapa) is one of South Africa's three capital cities, serving as the seat of the Parliament of South Africa. It is the legislative capital of the country, the oldest city in the country, and the second largest (after Johannesburg). Colloquially named the ''Mother City'', it is the largest city of the Western Cape province, and is managed by the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality. The other two capitals are Pretoria, the executive capital, located in Gauteng, where the Presidency is based, and Bloemfontein, the judicial capital in the Free State, where the Supreme Court of Appeal is located. Cape Town is ranked as a Beta world city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network. The city is known for its harbour, for its natural setting in the Cape Floristic Region, and for landmarks such as Table Mountain and Cape Point. Cape Town is home to 66% of the Western Cape's population. In 2014, Cape Town was named the best place ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
