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Wraps Come Off Formula E Track Design At China's Olympic Stadium

The inaugural Formula E race has been set around the grounds of China’s Olympic Stadium, more commonly known as the "Bird’s Nest" and venue for the 2008 Olympic Games. At 3.44km in length and featuring 20 turns, the anti-clockwise temporary circuit has been custom made by designer Rodrigo Nunes, working in close cooperation with the FIA, Formula E, the Republic of China Motor Sport Federation, the Olympic Park Committee, the Beijing mayor, the Chinese Government and event organizer Team China Racing. The circuit remains subject to final FIA Homologation. It will see the 20 Formula E drivers tackle a mix of tight left-hand turns -- offering late braking and overtaking opportunities -- together with twisty chicanes and two main straights. In addition, the track features a unique "U-shaped" pit lane with spectator areas located inside. Beijing is the first of 10 city-center races on the inaugural '14-15 Formula E calendar to be revealed. Formula E races will be held over a single day to minimize disruption to each host city with the practice session, qualifying and 60-minute race taking place on Saturday followed by a live music concert (Formula E).

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