Better the second time around: Hong Kong E-Prix rolls into action again
Big crowds are expected over the weekend as teams and drivers look for a winning start to the new Formula E season at Central Harbourfront
It’s always better the second time around, so the saying goes, as the hottest property in motor racing rolls into town with a show promising to be even better than 2016.
With more world-class drivers, more car manufacturers coming into the fray, more interest and more spectators pouring in for the two days of action at the iconic Central Harbourfront, this year’s HKT Hong Kong E-Prix double header will be out to prove the city belongs at the forefront of the fledgling series.
Hong Kong kicks off season four with a mission to deliver an even better show than last year’s inaugural race and things are already looking rosy for organisers.
Crowd attendances will easily top last year’s figures with tickets for the two-round championship almost sold out according to the chief executive of Formula E Racing Hong Kong, Alan Fang.
As of Thursday morning, about 33,700 tickets were sold, representing 87 per cent capacity.
With about 20,000 fans expected to throng the E-Village free zone over the weekend, the 2017-18 Formula E season is set for a rip-roaring start under glorious sunshine.
