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by napoleon_thepig 1515 days ago
The problem with this comparison is that F1 cars have a lot more downforce (and therefore drag) than FE cars, which means that F1 cars have a relatively low top speed.

Add to this the fact that race distance is a lot shorter in FE and that they race in street circuits where time with full throttle is low and brake regen is high and suddenly Formula e is not very impressive.

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My take is that what makes a sport exciting for spectators is different from what makes a sport exciting for the participants, which is also different from an exciting sports spec sheet.
I agree and I think that FE is a well designed entertainment product, considering the technology and budget limitations they have.