The Circuito cittadino dell'EUR was a street circuit located in the EUR neighborhood in Rome, Italy. It was used for the Rome ePrix of the single-seater, electrically powered Formula E championship. It was first used on 14 April 2018 for the 2018 Rome ePrix.[1]
 The modified layout of Rome EUR street circuit (2021–2023)  The original layout of Rome EUR street circuit (2018–2019) | |
| Location | EUR, Rome, Italy |
|---|---|
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) CEST (DST) |
| Coordinates | 41°50′04″N 12°28′23″E / 41.83444°N 12.47306°E |
| Opened | 18 April 2018 |
| Closed | 16 July 2023 |
| Major events | Formula E Rome ePrix (2018–2019, 2021–2023) Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy (2019) |
| Modified Formula E Circuit (2021–2023) | |
| Length | 3.385 km (2.103 miles) |
| Turns | 19 |
| Race lap record | 1:40.264 ( Jean-Éric Vergne, DS E-Tense FE23, 2023, F-E) |
| Original Formula E Circuit (2018–2019) | |
| Length | 2.849 km (1.770 miles) |
| Turns | 21 |
| Race lap record | 1:31.016 ( Jean-Éric Vergne, DS E-Tense FE 19, 2019, F-E) |
Layout
editThe track was firstly 2.849 km (1.770 mi) in length and features 21 turns. It started at Via Cristoforo Colombo and finished at the Marconi Obelisk, passing by the Rome Convention Center and the Palazzo dei Congressi. A circuit around the EUR district was previously proposed to host a Formula One Grand Prix in both 1985 and 2009.[2]
On 3 February 2021, a new and longer layout was announced for the circuit, which is 3.385 km (2.103 mi) in length and features 19 turns. Also, both the start straight and finish straight were changed. This layout provided longer and faster straights in order to improve opportunities for overtaking. [3]
Lap records
editThe fastest official race lap records at the Circuito Cittadino dell'EUR are listed as:
| Category | Time | Driver | Vehicle | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modified Formula E Circuit: 3.385 km (2021–2023) | ||||
| Formula E | 1:40.264 | Jean-Éric Vergne | DS E-Tense FE23 | 2023 Rome ePrix |
| Original Formula E Circuit: 2.849 km (2018–2019) | ||||
| Formula E | 1:31.016 | Jean-Éric Vergne | DS E-Tense FE 19 | 2019 Rome ePrix |
| Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy | 1:54.883 | Cacá Bueno | Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy (racecar) | 2019 Rome Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy round |
References
edit- ^ "Formula E ready for Rome". fiaformulae.com. 2017-10-17.
- ^ "Rome considering GP bid". Sky Sports. 2009-01-27.
- ^ "New circuit layout unveiled for Formula E's trip to Rome". FIA Formula E. 3 February 2021.