Formula E: DS Penske Gears Up for Double-Header in Portland Amidst Busy Schedule
Despite a brief break in the Formula E calendar, the Franco-American DS Penske team has been busy over the last few weeks, with a packed schedule that includes debriefing sessions, Gen 3 EVO tests, and a World Endurance Championship detour.
Following their return from Shanghai, the team conducted thorough debriefing sessions to analyze their performances and ensure their sustainability. Next, they headed to the Mallorca circuit in Spain for Gen 3 EVO tests, gearing up for the 2023 Formula E season.
For drivers Jean-Éric Vergne and Stoffel Vandoorne, who also compete with Peugeot in the World Endurance Championship, the past few weeks have been a whirlwind. They participated in the Le Mans 24 Hours on June 15 and 16, before shifting their focus back to Formula E and preparing for the upcoming meeting in Portland.
Formula E Schedule: Double-Header in Portland
The permanent Portland circuit, which hosted IndyCar until 2010 and still hosts NASCAR events, including a recent one in May, will play host to not one, but two Formula E races this year. Measuring 3.3 km in length with 12 bends, the Portland circuit is notoriously challenging in terms of energy strategy.
According to drivers, Portland is one of the most demanding circuits on the Formula E calendar, alongside São Paulo in Brazil. The high energy consumption and risk of contact when racing in the pack make it a crucial track for teams to adopt an effective strategy.
“It’s the most complicated circuit we’ve come across from an energy point of view,” Vergne stated. “In the simulator, we’d never worked on a track where you had to stay so far back in the pack to conserve energy.”
With the double-header event just around the corner, the stakes are high. Will the experienced teams like DS Penske be able to capitalize on the double opportunity to score big points? Only time will tell.
Stay tuned for the latest Formula E news, Formula E calendar updates, and Formula E standings as the season unfolds.
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