The life of a world-class driver is not always easy. After the podium in Monaco, Vandoorne flew to Miami for the Formula 1 Grand Prix, before reuniting with his teammate Vergne for a series of simulator sessions in preparation for the Berlin Formula E races.
Meanwhile, the French driver has been closely following the preparations for the 6 Hours of Spa with Peugeot in the Endurance championship, with which he will participate in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in just over a month.
Furthermore, the end of the Formula E season promises to be very busy, with four double events between now and the end of July: Berlin, Shanghai (China), Portland (USA) and London (England).
In other words, the drivers’ abilities as high-level athletes will be constantly tested. To keep up, each driver can count on the unfailing support of an entire dedicated team, with a sort of family spirit that is often found in a group of people united for better (and sometimes for worse).
At DS Penske, fortunately, it is more often for the better, because with drivers who boast three titles in nine seasons, it can be said that the Franco-American team has one of the most solid and experienced lineups in the championship.
After shining in Monaco with their “Grand Gala” outfit, both electric cars and drivers are ready for the two races in Berlin, as we approach the second half of the season.
The new Berlin circuit
Initially designed with a distance of 2.585 km and a total of 15 corners, the track was revised bringing the length to 2.343 km. It contains two straights, including the starting one, two hairpins and a wide variety of corners, with two overtaking opportunities to add to the spectacle.
Stoffel Vandoorne, DS Penske, DS E-Tense FE23
Photo by: DPPI
“A circuit with a modular layout like the one in Berlin is unique in the season,” says Vergne. “We start from a very large surface area that is completely free to be used as the organizers want, which means we can design a circuit that adapts to the performance of our Gen3s.”
After Monaco, I wondered what the circuit would be like and I couldn’t wait to work on it in the simulator.”
“With the team we identified several possible strategies and we were able to see that our DS E-TENSE FE23s are at their peak performance. I can’t wait to be able to drive again in Berlin, where we have many good memories and where we hope to write other beautiful motorsport pages”.
The French champion has already obtained a pole position in Berlin (2015), as well as two podiums in 2019 and 2022. Winning the next two races taking place this weekend would project him into another dimension, having been the driver to register the highest number of points in the championship, even before the Monaco race.
For Vandoorne, Berlin was the scene of pole position and victory in 2020. What will happen this season?
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