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With team mate and fellow driver , Edoardo Mortara
and then ultimately win the title . At this stage , however , I think we are in a very good position to fight for both the Drivers ’ and Teams ’ World Championships . Edo is a fantastic team-mate and I believe he will push me forward and motivate me to be the best driver that I can be .
In Formula E everybody is a competitor . This year the championship is gonna be tight and extremely difficult . We need to score and try to be more consistent .
: This year Formula E expects big changes …
LdG : Yes , there are quite a lot of changes in the regulations for Season 8 . To start , practice is now 15 minutes shorter which means we will have 20 % less time to practice in comparison to other seasons . Qualifying is also completely different and instead of running a group format , we will have a duel system that is unique to the world of motorsport . This will make qualifying fairer overall because track evolution will no longer pose a problem for the top drivers in the championship and consistency will be rewarded .
In the race , we also have 10 % more power with 220kW in normal race modes while Attack Mode is 250kW which is the maximum power in qualifying . This means we will have higher temperatures in the battery , more stress on the powertrain and a higher energy spend which means that we will have
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Preparing ahead of his first podium for ROKiT Venturi Racing in Diriyah , Saudi Arabia , January 2022
to lift and coast more often . I think these changes will make Season 8 very interesting !
: What are the main differences you see between Formula 1 and E-Prix ( in addition to the obvious technical differences ). Why did you leave for another “ league ”?
LdG : After Formula One , Formula E is the next in line in terms of prestige and also in terms of difficulty to win . We ’ re also the most sustainable form of motorsport and the fact that we ’ re developing new technologies that bring about a better future also motivates me . The better we do and the better we evolve , the better it is for everyone and this series should be at the top of everyone ’ s agenda . My plan is to retire in Formula E . I want to do a few more seasons , win more races and hopefully , championships , but this series is so special to me .
: On your Instagram , you post a video of your son driving a child ’ s car . Is he already showing interest in driving ?
LdG : Yes , he has an electric go kart . He loves cars , he loves driving , but he also
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