The Paris ePrix is an annual race of the
single-seater
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,
electrically powered Formula E
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championship, held in
Paris
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,
France
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. It was first raced in the
2015-16 season.
Circuit
Circuit des Invalides
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The track is in length and features 14 turns. It goes clock-wise around
Les Invalides
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with the
Musée de l'Armée and the tomb of
Napoleon
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. The
pit lane
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is located along the Esplanade des Invalides, north of Les Invalides.
It is characterised by a slippery surface, and a short section at turn 3 with new tarmac temporarily placed over the cobblestones. It also featured the tightest pit lane between turns 14 and 1 in the entire calendar due to the tight hairpin turn before rejoining the track.
Results
References
{{FIA Formula E Championship
Paris
Paris () is the capital and most populous city of France, with an estimated population of 2,165,423 residents in 2019 in an area of more than 105 km² (41 sq mi), making it the 30th most densely populated city in the world in 2020. S ...
Auto races in France
International sports competitions hosted by Paris
Recurring sporting events established in 2016
2016 establishments in France