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Hong Kong E-Prix returns as Formula E announces mainland China race for new-look 2018-19 calendar
Central Harbourfront race moves to a later date on new calendar after doubts over return, while electric motorsport series is back on mainland
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Hong Kong’s iconic Central Harbourfront will once again be abuzz when the fledgling Formula E series returns to the city for a third outing next season, with the electric racing spectacle also in line for an overdue return in mainland China.
Hong Kong may have lost its status as the star attraction on the 2018-19 calender, with Saudi Arabia to host the season-opening double header in December – a slot Hong Kong filled in 2016 and 2017 – but Formula E has pencilled in a date of March 10 for its return.
The city will host the fifth race of the season with a Chinese round following on March 23, though a location has yet to be announced. Beijing hosted Formula E races in 2014 and 2015.
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The location of the third E-Prix of the season on January 26 is also unconfirmed, with English city Birmingham and Bosnian capital Sarajevo having expressed interest in hosting races.
The new calendar, which was published following a meeting of the FIA World Motor Sport Council in Manila, features 13 races in 12 cities across four continents.
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