Formula E’s autonomous racing venture should be perceived as a technology showcase rather than a motorsport, said Formula E boss Alejandro Agag.

Speaking in a press conference today at the Punta del Este circuit, the Spaniard responded to a question about RoboRace, the driverless racing event announced recently. “A driverless race is not motorsport,” he said. “It is a technology demonstration. We’ve been seeing humans race each other since the Roman times and before. Formula E will still be the main race.”

Agag went on: “We have an open mind and a vision for the industry. This is where the industry is going. We hope the first race will take place sometime at the end of the third season.”