Ricardo and DS Performance to Continue Collaboration in Formula E
Ricardo and DS Performance decided to prolong
their impactful cooperation within Formula E season 6. The new deal is based on
a fruitful cooperation of many years between two parties, residing in the
production and delivery of Ricardo transmission solutions for last season’s car
which came out on top in the drivers’ and teams’ competitions.
Formula E, the racing competition between E-cars,
has become an extremely helpful platform for major automakers and mobility
suppliers to put automotive technologies of the future to test under real-life
conditions. Established in 2012, this competition has been helping
manufacturers all around the globe in testing and improving new technologies for
EVs, thereby contributing to electrification of conventional road cars.
Learn more about Formula E powertrain technologies
The Formula E vehicles are exposed to extreme
loads on the track, therefore Ricardo engineers have to use the most advanced
and precise technologies during the production of performance transmissions.
The British company has been providing its products to DS Performance for
several years now, including the gear shifting solution installed in the victorious
DS’s car used in the last season.
Due to extremely high loads, gearbox weight and
endurance optimization plays a key role. To comply with such technical demands,
Ricardo utilizes its advanced technologies, testing infrastructure, as well as
sophisticated production technology to provide DS Performance with its products
for the new season.
Learn more about Ricardo products for motorsports
Ricardo is happy to continue providing its driveline solutions for racing competitions, where efficiency is vital. The company is inspired by its contribution to the last year’s success of DS Performance, and is looking forward to the start of the new season.
