LONDON: A new car developed by Formula E and Saudi Arabia’s Basic Industries Corp., a global leader in diversified chemicals, is the new holder of the Guinness World Record title for the fastest speed achieved by a vehicle indoors and will be on display at the 2023 Hankook London E-Prix from July 29-30.
The GENBETA car was pushed to the limit by ABB FIA Formula E World Championship drivers Jake Hughes of the NEOM McLaren Formula E Team and Lucas di Grassi of Mahindra Racing in the Duals format used to qualify for Formula E races.
Hughes hit a top speed of 218.71 kph, setting a new world record. The vehicle is part of the GENBETA live development and innovation project, which aims at exploring new materials and technologies for future electric race and road cars.
SABIC supported the design and development of innovative parts for the GENBETA car, which is based on this season’s new GEN3 car, enabling the creation of the fastest, lightest, and most powerful and efficient electric car and reinforcing the company’s ambition to accelerate the world’s shift to electrification and carbon neutrality.
First announced as the electric racing series’ Principal and Innovation Partner in 2022, SABIC works closely with Formula E to develop cutting-edge solutions that will help drive further innovation in electric vehicle technologies and progress in sustainable practices across the sport’s wider ecosystem and operations.
As part of its presence at the London E-Prix, SABIC participated in Formula E’s sustainable innovations summit — “Change. Accelerated. Live.” — where they discussed in “The Power of Prototypes” panel discussion the advantages that development projects like the GENBETA bring to the EV industry and the world.
New car developed by Formula E and SABIC shatters indoor world record
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New car developed by Formula E and SABIC shatters indoor world record
- GENBETA sets new Guinness World Record for fastest speed achieved by a vehicle indoors, hitting 218.71 kph
- The car is on display at the 2023 Hankook London E-Prix races, taking place between July 29-30
UEFA rejects Benfica’s appeal against Prestianni ban for alleged racism toward Vinícius Jr
- UEFA said Wednesday, hours before the game was scheduled to begin, that its appeal body dismissed Benfica’s application against the suspension
- It confirmed the decision of its control, ethics and disciplinary body from Monday
NYON, Switzerland: UEFA has rejected Benfica’s last-minute appeal against the provisional suspension of Gianluca Prestianni, meaning he remains ruled out of the Champions League playoff second leg against Real Madrid on Wednesday.
Prestianni was provisionally suspended on Monday for one match following accusations he racially abused Vinícius Júnior in the first leg last week.
The game was halted for nearly 10 minutes after the Madrid forward scored and then celebrated by the Benfica corner flag, upsetting local fans and players. After being confronted by Prestianni, Vinícius accused the Argentine player of calling him “monkey.”
Prestianni, who covered his mouth with his shirt while talking to Vinícius, has denied racially insulting the Brazil star, who is Black.
UEFA said Wednesday, hours before the game was scheduled to begin, that its appeal body dismissed Benfica’s application against the suspension and that it confirmed the decision of its control, ethics and disciplinary body from Monday.
During the game, the anti-racism protocol was activated but no further action was taken as there had been no evidence against Prestianni.
Vinícius’ teammate Kylian Mbappé said he heard Prestianni use the racial slur five times.
But Benfica has supported their player, claiming Madrid players who said they heard the insult were too far away. The Portuguese club said they welcomed UEFA’s investigation and that they “fully support and believe the version presented” by Prestianni, “whose conduct while with the club has always been guided by respect” toward everyone.
José Mourinho also backed Prestianni and criticized Vinícius for his celebration after the goal – for which the player was booked. The Benfica coach said something always happens in stadiums where Vinícius plays.
Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said Tuesday it was wrong to use Vinícius’ celebration to justify the alleged act of racism.
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany was among those who also criticized Mourinho for attacking Vinícius after last week’s match.
Mourinho is suspended for the second leg because he was sent off late in the first leg for referee dissent. But he also traveled to Madrid with Prestianni, who trained with the rest of the team on Wednesday before UEFA rejected his club’s appeal.
