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Formula E has completed two full event simulations as the world's first all-electric single-seater championship gears up for its first race in Beijing on September 13.
Both events took place at Donington Park, where a temporary pit lane and pit boxes were assembled to mimic those that will be in place at the street circuits the series will visit.
Accreditation procedures, operational and IT infrastructures and even television broadcasts were also meticulously tested.
During the second simulation, for the first time the 10 teams ran all four of their cars as the two non-qualifying sessions, qualifying and an endurance test were completed to the schedule that will take place at the races.
This meant that all of the teams and drivers had the opportunity to simulate the unique car change pit stops - and at the second simulation - a full standing start.
While a number of issues were encountered, which was the reason for running the simulation, overall the events were considered to be a success.
Organisers have also revealed the race day timetable for each Formula E event, which takes place all in one day.
The 10 teams and 20 drivers will have two non-qualifying sessions in the morning - lasting 45 minutes and 30 minutes - followed by a qualifying session split into four groups of five cars with the order selected at random beforehand.
The race itself will last approximately 60 minutes with the race distance (exact number of laps) determined on the day.
Formula E has completed two full event simulations as the world's first all-electric single-seater championship gears up for its first race in Beijing on September 13.
Both events took place at Donington Park, where a temporary pit lane and pit boxes were assembled to mimic those that will be in place at the street circuits the series will visit.
Accreditation procedures, operational and IT infrastructures and even television broadcasts were also meticulously tested.
During the second simulation, for the first time the 10 teams ran all four of their cars as the two non-qualifying sessions, qualifying and an endurance test were completed to the schedule that will take place at the races.
This meant that all of the teams and drivers had the opportunity to simulate the unique car change pit stops - and at the second simulation - a full standing start.
While a number of issues were encountered, which was the reason for running the simulation, overall the events were considered to be a success.
Organisers have also revealed the race day timetable for each Formula E event, which takes place all in one day.
The 10 teams and 20 drivers will have two non-qualifying sessions in the morning - lasting 45 minutes and 30 minutes - followed by a qualifying session split into four groups of five cars with the order selected at random beforehand.
The race itself will last approximately 60 minutes with the race distance (exact number of laps) determined on the day.