Tokyo Street Circuit
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| Location | Tokyo International Exhibition Centre, Tokyo, Japan |
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| Time zone | UTC+09:00 |
| Coordinates | 35°38′00″N 139°48′02″E / 35.63333°N 139.80056°E |
| FIA Grade | 3E |
| Opened | 29 March 2024 |
| Major events | Current: Formula E Tokyo ePrix (2024–) |
| Formula E Circuit (2024) | |
| Length | 2.585 km (1.606 miles) |
| Turns | 20 |
| Race lap record | 1:19.731 ( Sam Bird, Nissan e-4ORCE 04, 2024, F-E) |
The Tokyo Street Circuit is a 2.585 km (1.606 mi) street circuit located around the Tokyo International Exhibition Centre in the Japanese capital. The Tokyo Street Circuit hosted the 2024 Tokyo ePrix and is set to host further Formula E events in the future.
History
The Tokyo Street Circuit was unveiled on October 25, 2023, representing the first time the electric category will compete in Japan. The event has been seen as a way to achieve the city's goal of ensuring that all new cars are gasoline-free by 2030, with city governor Yuriko Koike stating that "the championships will provide impetus to spread the zero-emission vehicles."[1] The circuit takes places around the Tokyo Big Sight convention center.[2][3]
References
- ^ "Tokyo to host Japan's first Formula E race in March 2024 | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis". The Asahi Shimbun. 9 July 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "2024 Tokyo E-Prix - ABB FIA Formula E World Championship". The Official Home of Formula E. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ "Circuit layout unveiled for Tokyo's first world championship motor race". The Official Home of Formula E. 25 October 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2024.