Formula E needs better race frequency

Running a global competition is hard when it comes to logistics but is Formula E waiting too long in between races?

Formula E has absolutely nailed the racing quality, cars (especially with the Gen2), and track locations. The progress the series has made is incredible. There’s just one detail that could be improved and we aren’t talking about Fanboost.

For fans that follow the series closely, there is a ton of waiting time in between races. There is typically a month or more between every race which can cause some attention issues. This has been a common theme throughout the four seasons as well.

In a world where artificial attention disorders have been created with technology, having such large gaps can be devastating for fan retention. That being said, the hype and build up that is created with those big breaks makes every race that much more exciting.

Nick Heidfeld during the 2017 Formula E Monaco ePrix — (Image: Formula E)

Along with that, you can argue that planning these events in some of the world's most popular cities is very hard. You’re right. Timing Formula E races with other events happening in these cities to create a good flowing calendar is extremely difficult.

One solution could be to simply have more races to fill the gaps. This is something the series is actively working on. However, lots of drivers in the series also have other commitments with the WEC and if Formula E takes up too much of their time, they might be more inclined to pass on the series. This isn’t good if the series wants top tier drivers.

Let us know what you think. Do you find the gaps in between the races are too much? Or do you not care at all? It certainly keeps most motorsport fans busy on weekends without Formula 1 or WEC races. Hopefully this piece can inspire some good discussion.