Faraday Future announced an alliance with Formula E's Dragon Racing. Starting in the third season, taking place in 2016 to 2017, Faraday Future (FF) will be the official technical partner and title sponsor for the Formula E team.
"Formula E has placed a significant emphasis on electric performance and connectivity, which makes it a great fit for Faraday Future," said FF Global Chief Brand and Commercial Officer Marco Mattiacci. "Formula E has leveraged a community of fans and embodies the competitive spirit that we also share."
"We are thrilled to welcome Faraday Future into Formula E. Faraday Future is a brand that is targeting the highest standard in terms of design, R&D, and manufacturing of electric cars," said FIA Formula E President Alejandro Agag. "We couldn't be happier that they have chosen Formula E to challenge some of the greatest car companies in the world. This announcement again proves that Formula E is truly the future of motorsport."
"Partnering with Dragon Racing allows us to further showcase our electric vehicle leadership and technical capabilities in one of the most exciting Formulas in the world," said Faraday Future Senior VP of Global R&D and Engineering Nick Sampson. "I clearly see Formula E as the right venue to challenge our engineers and technologies in the most extreme performance conditions."
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