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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
Formula E has officially broken the current acceleration of F1 cars from a speed of 0-100 kilometres per hour, and the landmark moment has been achieved by Saudi Arabia's female driver Reem Al Aboud.
The feat, achieved by the Formula E GENBETA race car, has broke the myth about electric cars losing speed for sustainability, having traditionally been 0.2 seconds behind the bigger rivals.
Al Aboud achieved a 0-60mph time of 2.49 seconds, eclipsing the 2.6-second benchmark for current single-seaters. The achievement showcases the advanced capabilities of Formula E's GENBETA program, which features an 'unlocked' GEN3 race car created by Formula E and the FIA and enhanced by championship partners, while also underscoring Formula E's mission to break barriers for women in motorsport.
"Being a part of this landmark moment is a dream come true," Al Aboud said.
It took 150 years for racing to change. It took 2.49 seconds for her to change racing.
— Formula E (@FIAFormulaE) March 6, 2024
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"It's not just about the speed; it's about breaking barriers and showcasing the immense potential of women in motorsports. Formula E has given me the platform to make a statement, and I'm honoured to be a part of this journey towards gender equality in racing."
Reem Al Aboud's relationship with Formula E dates back to 2018 when she became the first and youngest Saudi woman to drive hot laps at a Formula E circuit in a Nissan GEN2 car, the same year women were first granted the right to drive in the Kingdom.
The GENBETA car is the product of a development programme created by both Formula E and the F1 world body using the all-electric GEN3 car with 400 kilowatt of power and enhanced by other technology partners. Formula E's Season 10 continues on March 16 when the spotlight turns to Brazil for the São Paulo E-Prix.
