Hong Kong Formula E race to stay at Central Harbourfront in 2017, says Tourism Board’s Peter Lam
Drivers are in favour of the scenic location but organisers are to take into account requests such as making the circuit longer
Hong Kong’s Formula E race is likely to stay at the Central Harbourfront next year although officials admitted improvement work was needed, especially on the circuit.
Peter Lam Kin-ngok, chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, said at the conclusion of the two-day event that drivers were in favour of returning to the same location.
“I think this is the most suitable venue for an event like Formula E racing,” said Lam. “The government has spent a lot of effort in closing the roads in Central in order to make the event happen. All the drivers are also in favour of the location where you can enjoy many scenic spots in Hong Kong such as Central, Kowloon Peninsula and Kai Tak.
“Of course, this is the first year we staged the Formula E race and they say the track can be longer and wider and in better condition. We will discuss this with the government in order to sort out these issues before we come back to Central next year.”
Lam said he understood some of the fans were not happy with the ticket prices. Some members of the public also complained that the view (E-Village) was blocked.