Hong Kong E-Prix to consider move from Central harbourfront as Formula E chiefs hold talks with government
- Formula E chairman Alejandro Agag to discuss extending street circuit
- Organisers will consider other locations in the city if solution is not found
FIA regulations require tracks to be 2.2km long but Hong Kong, running on a 1.86km circuit in Central, was given special dispensation and will need to extend the track or find another location if they are to stay on the Formula E calendar.
“We hope to find a solution with all parties involved – the FIA, the Hong Kong government and the organisers – as they all want to see the flagship event continue to stay here,” Automobile Association governor Lawrence Yu Kam-kei said.
“The harbourfront circuit is preferred as it has been used for three occasions and we are quite happy with it, but of course we have to fulfil the requirements of the sanctioning body.
“If in the end we cannot come up with a solution for whatever reason to extend the circuit, we will then consider other locations.”