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Formula E drivers prepare for wet/dry London E-Prix double-header

Formula E drivers are set to deal with the challenge of racing in both dry and wet conditions at the same time during the London E-Prix double-header this weekend. 

The ExCeL London venue is unique on the Formula E calendar, and in world motorsport, as it consists of elements both indoor and outdoor. 

The opening three turns and final bend are sheltered inside the ExCeL building, while the remainder of the track is open to the elements along the service roads surrounding the venue. 

Although the track has been on the Formula E calendar for the last two seasons, none of the four races to be held at the venue have been run in the wet. 

But the forecast for the weekend remains mixed, with a slight chance of rain on Saturday and a greatly increased probability for Sunday.  

“It’s going to be an absolutely massive challenge [if it does rain],” said Jaguar’s Sam Bird

“This track is already tricky enough without it raining, so I can see it being incredibly difficult if it does rain.” 

Source: Autosport

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