Moscow will join the Formula E 2014-15 calendar, series organiser FEH announced today.

The race will take place on June 6 2015, around a 13-turn street circuit in the heart of Russia’s capital. The event will slot into the schedule before the London finale, becoming the ninth round of the championship and taking the inaugural season back to 10 cities. The Berlin race has been brought forward to fit the new event in.

The news confirms the story we broke last week. In a snap poll, more than 70% of voters said they would watch the race.

Image courtesy of FEH.

FIA president Jean Todt commented: “Russia’s presence in motorsport dates back to the beginning of the 20th century but the growth rate which we’ve seen in the last few years is incredible. After the debut of WTCC two years ago and of Formula One last year, the launch of another FIA championship in the country is an important milestone in this growth path. Formula E represents a new form of racing and entertainment as it’s aimed to attract and engage not only motorsport fans but also a new audience and, in particular, the younger generations.”

FEH boss Alejandro Agag said: “We are delighted to be welcoming Moscow onto the 2014-15 Formula E calendar as our tenth host city. Russia’s automotive market is steadily growing, as is its electric vehicle industry and I am confident that Formula E will help to promote the concept of sustainable mobility in this country.”

Sergey Ivanov, executive director of the Russian Automobile Federation, said: “Formula E is a very interesting and above-average project which links motorsport with innovative science and technology. It is a historic event for Russian motorsport – for the first time ever a real race will take place in the very heart of the city.”

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