Reem Al Aboud, Saudi Arabia’s pioneering female driver, has set a new FIA single-seater acceleration record, using the GENBETA Formula E race car and underlining the category’s commitment to innovation and diversity ahead of International Women’s Day. Driving the racing car […]
Reem Al Aboud, Saudi Arabia’s pioneering female driver, has set a new FIA single-seater acceleration record, using the GENBETA Formula E race car and underlining the category’s commitment to innovation and diversity ahead of International Women’s Day.
Driving the GENBETA electric racing car, Al Aboud achieved a 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) time of 2.49 seconds, surpassing the FIA single-seater record of 2.6 seconds previously set by one of the current Formula 1 cars. .
The result illustrates the advanced capabilities of Formula E’s GENBETA program, which features an “unlocked” GEN3 race car so to speak, with improvements made by championship partners, but which also highlights Formula E’s mission to break down barriers to women in motorsports.
“Being part of this record-breaking moment is a dream come true. It’s not just about speed; it’s about breaking barriers and showing the immense potential of women in motorsports. Formula E has given me the platform to make a statement and I am honored to be part of this journey towards gender equality in racing,” said Saudi driver Reem Al Aboud.
“Reem’s achievement is a testament to what we stand for in Formula E: innovation, equality and competition. Her success is not just a victory for Formula E, but a step forward for inclusion in racing, and we all applaud We join her in celebrating this milestone, especially ahead of International Women’s Day,” commented Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E.
Reem Al Aboud’s relationship with Formula E dates back to 2018, when she became the first and youngest Saudi woman to test drive a Formula E race car driving Nissan’s GEN2, the same year that women were granted the right to drive in Saudi Arabia for the first time. time.
The GENBETA car, an innovation and development program created by Formula E and the FIA using the 400 kW GEN3 racing car powered by ABB and modified by championship partners SABIC and Hankook, represents the pinnacle of electric racing technology . Generative AI, powered by Google Cloud, provided real-time telemetry performance data, enabling Reem to set a new acceleration record and push the limits of electric motorsports.
In a further demonstration of empowerment, young Saudi women from local schools shared inspirational messages for Reem, which were added to the car’s livery, promoting an atmosphere of motivation and support. This initiative coincided with the expansion of the FIA Girls on Track programme, a large-scale female empowerment initiative focused on careers and education in motorsport, underlining Formula E’s commitment to encouraging young women to pursue their dreams in motorsport.
The expansion of the FIA Girls on Track program to all 11 race weekends this season will offer more than 2,000 girls the opportunity to take part in workshops, meet inspiring women from the Formula E paddock and attend career talks at local universities. Formula E’s commitment to diversity is further highlighted by the recently announced NXT Gen Cup, which will feature both male and female drivers.
Changes to GEN3 as part of the GENBETA project include:
• Increased battery power by 400 kW, up from GEN3’s 350 kW, through activation of the front powertrain kit, providing all-wheel drive for the first time in a Formula E car. The battery was charged by ABB , main partner of the championship and responsible for uploading the championship.
• New softer compound for iON Race tires that allows for faster warm-up and better grip, developed by Hankook Tire, the official tire supplier of Formula E.
• 3D printed front wing end plates, wheel flaps and a wind deflector to optimize aerodynamics and increase the straight-line speed of the GENBETA.
• In addition to the technological innovations of the GENBETA car, Google Cloud provided generative artificial intelligence (AI) for analyzing drivers’ races. Using its leading platform, Vertex AI, Reem Al Aboud was able to interpret real-time telemetry data to generate recommendations on speed, power and grip. This gave you the ability to interact and chat with an interface to help you fine-tune your approach on the track.
Source: Terra
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