Pit Boost technology to debut in 2024/25 Formula E campaign

Formula E Braces for Game-Changing Pit Stops in 2024-25 Season

Get ready for a dramatic shakeup in Formula E racing! The all-electric series is introducing mandatory pit stops for the 2024-25 season, a move set to inject adrenaline-pumping strategy into every race. Don’t expect tired tires and quick battery swaps though – this is a bold, new concept that will redefine Formula E’s identity.

Dubbed "Pit Boost," the revolutionary system will grant each Gen3 Evo car a 10% battery recharge at a blistering 600kW. This rapid energizing will take a mere 30 seconds, ending anxiety-inducing range calculations and introducing a whole new level of tactical maneuvering.

After two years of development and rigorous testing, the FIA and Formula E organizers finally gave the Pit Boost the green light. The initial rollout will occur on double-header race weekends, adding another layer of complexity to strategic decision-making. Teams will have to carefully weigh the timing of their pit stops, knowing that a poorly timed safety car could unravel even the most carefully crafted plan.

Fans can expect to see Pit Boost debut at the Formula E season opener in Jeddah, where a truncated version of the famed Formula 1 layout will host the action on February 14-15. The innovation will continue to electrify audiences at further rounds, including Monaco, Tokyo, Shanghai, Berlin, and London.

But this exciting new feature isn’t without its skeptics. Reigning champion Pascal Wehrlein has voiced concerns about the potential impact of safety cars on the effectiveness of strategy.

“We’re not allowed to pit everyone simultaneously," Wehrlein explained. "Half the field will pit around Lap 15, maybe the other half around Lap 18. But, if a safety car comes out between those laps, it could give a massive advantage to the second group.”

Wehrlein fears a scenario where a driver leading the pack could lose their position, or worse, completely drop out of points contention, purely due to an unfortunate safety car situation. "It could well be that you could end up going from P1 to completely out of the points, just because there was an unfair situation with the safety car."

The FIA is aware of these concerns and is currently fine-tuning regulations regarding how Attack Mode, which provides an additional burst of all-wheel-drive power, will work in tandem with the new Pit Boost system. This crucial "tweaking" will ensure a fairer and more exciting competition for both drivers and fans

Get ready to witness a new era of Formula E, filled with high-stakes strategy and pulse-pounding pit stop action!