Andre Lotterer argued against Red Bull F1 team leader Christian Horner, who criticized Formula E for “no passion” and “no atmosphere.”
Christian Horner said of Formula E: “Electric motorsport isn’t working, it’s not catching people’s hearts. It’s no noise, it’s not passionate, it’s not atmosphere. Now car makers are withdrawing from the championship again. I’m seeing it, “he said in an OMR podcast.
Andre Lotterer, who has participated in the 2014 F1 Belgian Grand Prix from Kateham, admits that there are challenges he faces to make Formula E stand out in 2017.
Formula E is now in its eighth season, last year being approved by the FIA (International Automobile Federation) as a world championship, with Nyck de Vries becoming the first world champion.
Andre Lotterer, who has won the Le Mans 24 Hours three times, says Formula E has made great strides in the institutions he participates in. And he can’t compare F1 with Formula E, but he thinks it’s good for Christian Horner to discuss it.
“I quickly realized that the situation was tough and the challenges were huge. The championship has a future and manufacturers don’t have many options for presenting e-mobility,” Andre Lotterer told Speedweek. rice field.
“He (Horner) talks about Formula E as a compliment because it shows that Formula E is indirectly important to him, but they are two different worlds that cannot be compared. “
“If that didn’t work, Formula E wouldn’t be there. It was a challenge at first, but the steps are big.”
“We know how electric cars can perform. Combining them in motorsport is a cool story.”
McLaren will make a decision within the next few months to take over the withdrawing Mercedes team and join Formula E from next season, and the Formula E grid is flooded with former F1 drivers.
Andre Lotterer responded to Christian Horner’s criticism that Formula E drivers are in the series on their own and that F1 can’t reach the grid without the money to bring to the team.
“Both series have the best talent. Formula E is all, and no one brings money, so on average they are more talented. They all gained their position through talent. “Andre Lotterer said.
“In F1, there are drivers who wouldn’t get the place without the package.”
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