For the second season in succession , the MotoE™ World Cup has turned the doubters into believers . As it did in its inaugural season in 2019 , the one-make class produced exciting racing , unquestionable drama and a title fight that went all the way to the wire .
With 18 entrants competing aboard identical Energica Corse machines capable of 165mph and super sticky Michelin MotoGP™-spec tyres , the formula for close racing was complete . In five out of the seven races witnessed last year , the victory fight
There was variety to boot , with five different race winners and nine podium finishers . And as many as four riders went to the final round in France with hopes of claiming the overall world crown . Considering the difficulties posed by the Corona virus pandemic , it was a testament to the willpower of all involved that the seven-race series passed with such distinction .
Now in its third season , the MotoE™ World Cup is back for its third season with an expanded series being held over seven races and six rounds running from May to September . Grand Prix winners Dominique Aegerter and Jordi Torres ( also the reining MotoE™ World Cup winner ) head the grid , while 2019 champ
Matteo Ferrari will also provide stiff competition .
As was the case in the past two years , each of the MotoGP satellite teams will run two entries for this year ’ s MotoE World Cup , with Avintia Esponsorama Racing , LCR , Octo Pramac , Tech 3 , Petronas Sprinta Racing ( in the guise as One Energy Racing ) and Gresini all represented . Some of Moto2 and Moto3 ’ s most respected teams , including Ajo Racing , Intact GP , Join Contract Pons 40 , Ongetta SIC58 Squadracorse and the Openbank Aspar Team will also field competitive entries .
The series kicks off at the Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez on 2nd May before travelling to France , where the famous Le Mans circuit will host round two on 16th May . Next up come two new additions to the MotoE™ World Cup calendar : First the glorious Circuit of Barcelona plays host to round three on 6th June before a trip to the Netherlands , where the historic Assen venue is the scene of round four on 27th June . Round five will come from Austria ’ s high-speed Red Bull Ring before the final round at the San Marino Grand Prix at Misano sees the season end in style with a double header on September 18th and 19th .
18 riders representing 10 countries will battle it out this season ,
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