BMW i Andretti Motorsport has unveiled its Season 6 Formula E car – the BMW iFE.20.
The German marque unveiled its 2019/20 challenger in a 15-minute video broadcast on Facebook and YouTube that showcased the car’s updated livery.
Sporting a white, blue, black and purple livery, the iFE.20 is an evolution of the manufacturer’s Season 5 design, maintaining BMW’s iconic colour scheme.
For the impending 2019/20 season, BMW will sport a partially refreshed driver lineup, with Alexander Sims remaining with the team for a second consecutive season while Maximilian Gunther joins following one year with GEOX Dragon.
“The intense preparation for our second Formula E season with the BMW i Andretti Motorsport team is still in full swing, both on the racetrack and in the simulator,” said Jens Marquardt, BMW Group Motorsports Director.
“It is going well, but isn't finished yet. In the coming days we will continue our task at the official test drives at Valencia.
“We have analysed the findings from our first season and focussed our preparation on optimising our performance overall in all areas. However, we will only truly know where we stand at the season opener.”
BMW made its debut in Formula E and experienced a mixed season, taking victory at the Ad Diriyah E-Prix and additional podiums in Mexico City, Sanya and New York to take fifth place in the Teams’ Championship.
“Coming from Bavaria, it goes without saying that it is a dream to be able to drive for a prestigious manufacturer such as BMW and the BMW i Andretti Motorsport team,” continued Gunther.
“I have felt at home here right from the start. I spent the first few weeks getting to know my new colleagues and have been warmly welcomed by everyone.
“I feel that we work really well together and are working intensively to prepare for the start of the season. My goal is to get the most out of our package as quickly as possible and to bring home top results.”
Alexander Sims added: “I’m delighted to have the opportunity to contest another season of a future-oriented race series like Formula E. Many thanks to BMW i Andretti Motorsport for placing their trust in me once again. I’m also looking forward to working with Max. He had a fantastic rookie season, and will no doubt enhance our team.”
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