Formula E will follow in Formula 1's footsteps by increasing the visibility of driver names and numbers from the next round of the championship in Berlin, the FIA has announced.
F1 recently began enforcing a regulation which stipulates that the driver's chosen race number or name (or both) should be displayed in a prominent position on the engine cover and on top of the chassis to make it easier for spectators and fans watching on TV to identify a driver.
Formula E will now do something similar, though in different locations on the car.
"Each driver's race number must be visible on the rear mudguard on each side of the car, with the numbers no less than 145mm high, and with a minimum stroke thickness of 30mm.
"Teams have been advised that the car number should achieve maximum contrast and visibility against the car livery, and owing to the unique nature of Formula E having two cars for each driver, the numbers on the cars will be differentiated with one in black, and the other carrying a red number.
"This will make it easier for spectators to follow the various strategies as the races develop."
Unlike F1, Formula E cars must display both the name and three-letter abbreviation for the drivers on their cars.
"In addition to the increase in number size and visibility, each driver's name or Timing Letter Abbreviation (TLA) will now be clearly legible on the external roll up (bodywork) on both sides of the car. These will be no less than 100mm high, have a minimum stroke thickness of 20mm and be of a clearly contrasting colour to their background."
The FIA says the aim of the change is to "ensure that at future events, and especially in the context of the FIA Formula E Championship where energy management and car-change strategy is often crucial to the outcome, the evolution of the races will be clearer."
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