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Red Bull against Formula E because they are 'racing purists'

Red Bull against Formula E because they are 'racing purists'

18-01-2019 17:02
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Helmut Marko has no interest in Red Bull joining Formula 1 "because we're racing purists". 

Helmut Marko has said that his team will not join Formula E. In an interview with Autosport Marko opened up on the reasons why. 

"As good as we are in marketing, Formula E is for us only a marketing excuse from the automotive industry to distract from the diesel scandal,

"The bottom line is that diesel is by far the most efficient engine."

Marko believes that "The Formula E cars are like a Formula 3 car with a 400kg battery." and that "It is not about being the fastest driver as it involves a lot more energy management than in Formula 1 or in any other racing series."

"They are so slow. It only looks attractive on these tight and twisty city circuits.

"The huge advantage is that the Formula E is a super marketing gag, in the middle of the cities.

"Ask your girlfriend if she wants to go to Spa or rather to New York! That's the basic concept of Formula E, to go to the people.

"But there is hardly any public image generated through TV.

"I believe that the euphoria will be gone quickly."

Many former Formula 1 drivers have joined the Formula E circuit but it seems that many in Formula 1 seem to be against the electric type of racing.