Spark Racing Technology (SRT) is a motorsport manufacturer specialized in the development and engineering of high-performance electric vehicles and modules. The company was founded by Frédéric Vasseur to become the sole chassis supplier for the FIA Formula E Championship but is now involved in other projects as well.
History
The company was officially registered in October 2012.[1]
Formula E
In 2010, Frédéric Vasseur's ART Grand Prix team built the Formulec EF01 car in an effort to get a supplier deal for the newly forming all-electric series. It was later chosen as the base vehicle for the development of the new chassis.[2] In November 2012, the Formula E promoter and organiser, Formula E Holdings, declared that Spark Racing Technology was officially mandated to design and build all 40 Spark-Renault SRT_01E single-seaters.[3]
The FIA put the chassis supply for the seasons 5 to 7 out to tender. Spark won the new tender with a completely redesigned chassis which included the halo safety device.[3] The chassis' lifespan was later extended to four seasons, with a visual update package originally planned for the car's third season (2020–21), being delayed to 2021–22, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] This update package is known as Gen2EVO.[6] However, the Gen2EVO never debuted as the COVID-19 pandemic worsened before season 8, prompting FIA to scrap the project.
Spark Racing Technology is a shareholder and technical partner of FUELL.[8] The company, which is a partnership between Spark, Erik Buell and Vanguard Motorcycles, develops electric bikes.[9]
The Beltoise BT01: The first vehicle of Beltoise eTechnology. A 100% electric GT, designed for competition and driving courses. The BT01 reconciles motorsport and sustainable development.[10]
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