Formula E Miami E-Prix: Electric Racing in Challenging Weather

Formula E Miami E-Prix

• ⚡ The Formula E Miami E-Prix took place outside Hard Rock Stadium despite rainy skies and incoming cold weather.
• 🏁 Formula E is the world's first all-electric motorsport championship.

Formula E vs. Formula 1

• 🏎️ While visually similar to Formula 1, Formula E cars are slower, reaching top speeds of 173 mph compared to Formula 1's 246 mph.
• 💡 This difference is due to Formula E cars using electric powertrains, whereas Formula 1 uses turbo engines.

STEM Engagement with Students

• 🔬 Formula E drivers, engineers, and mechanics served as STEM champions, engaging with students from five South Florida high schools.
• 🔧 They answered questions about the cars and their technology, fostering interest in science, technology, engineering, and math.
• 🚗 FPL provided car-building kits to students at six Miami-Dade schools, with a multi-year program aimed at developing future STEM leaders and engineers.
• 👧 The program emphasizes inclusivity, with girls playing a central role in building the e-race cars.
• 🌱 The initiative encourages creativity and ingenuity, guiding students toward potential careers in STEM fields, including motorsports or with FPL.