Formula E London race route revealed through iconic Dockland streets
The ePrix will be held in the summer of 2020 and will see the drivers racing on the capital's streets for the first time
FORMULA E bosses have confirmed plans for a London race around the Docklands.
The ePrix will be held in the summer of 2020 and will see the drivers racing on the capital's streets for the first time.
Formula E races were held in Battersea Park in 2015 and 2016 but the new proposed track will run through the Royal Docks and ExCeL London.
The 2.4km circuit will be unique in that it will run along the Thames and will feature one section of the track inside.
Alejandro Agag, founder & CEO of Formula E, said: "I'm extremely excited to be bringing the ABB FIA Formula E Championship and electric racing back to the UK.
"Every motorsport series would love to host an event in London - this has been our desire for quite some time now and we're delighted to have found a new home in the Royal Docks at ExCeL London.
"We have a growing base of knowledgeable and passionate fans in the UK, and this race adds to a fantastic summer of sport as a world-class event we hope Londoners can be proud of."
Jeremy Rees, CEO, ExCeL London, said: "It's an honour to welcome the world's first ever indoor and outdoor race to ExCeL London and the Royal Docks.
"Events at ExCeL are thriving and London provides the perfect backdrop to host global entertainment brands, such as Formula E."
David Richards, Chairman of the Motor Sports Association, said: "I'm absolutely delighted to see the return of Formula E to London.
"This innovative race series will be welcomed by fans throughout the country."
*The HKT Hong Kong E-Prix is live on BBC2 on Sunday 10th March from 7.30am, with the race at 8.00am