“This ain’t inspired by a fighter jet, this is inspired by Pythagoras!”- F1 Twitter laughs at the design of new Formula-E gen 3 cars

"This ain't inspired by a fighter jet, this is inspired by Pythagoras!"- F1 Twitter laughs at the design of new Formula-E gen 3 cars

Formula E recently revealed the design of their new gen 3 cars, and it’s safe to say that F1 Twitter didn’t think too highly of it.

The design of a vehicle in motorsport changes radically every few years. This year, we saw a radical change in the design of Formula 1 cars. They were revealed in a promotional event in July 2021, ahead of the British GP.

F1 altered the aerodynamic regulations massively, leading to a different looking car. The design however, was met with positive responses in majority. The same however cannot be said about Formula E.

During the launch, FIA Formula E Technical Manager and Gen3 project leader Alessandra Ciliberti explained what drove them towards making these changes.

“We expect the car to be much more enjoyable for the drivers while offering a new challenge,” she said. “It’s designed to be optimized for wheel-to-wheel street racing. It’s smaller and lighter with a shorter wheelbase. And narrower track compared to Gen2.”

“The car is visually disruptive and that fits the brief we’ve worked to. We were asked by the promoter to design something striking that goes beyond conventions in all areas,” Ciliberti added.

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F1 Twitter’s reaction to the Gen 3 Formula E car

Formula E hasn’t become as popular as other forms of racing so far. However, if we are to believe the FIA and organizers, it is definitely on the right track.

For the gen 3 cars on the other hand, they’re not off to a nice start (visually speaking). We haven’t seem them on track as of yet, so we don’t know how good the racing will be. Nevertheless, the triangular based design of the car seems off-putting to many racing fans.

The 2022 Formula E season continues with the Monaco E-Prix, which will take place on the 30th of April.

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Basketball Editor Somin Bhattacharjee first discovered the game during the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Not long after, he turned to the NBA and found himself drawn to the Golden State Warriors — right at the start of Stephen Curry’s rise. Over time, the admiration turned into full-blown support for the team, one that continues even as the Curry era approaches its twilight. A true hoophead, Somin also follows EuroLeague basketball closely and enjoys exploring the game beyond the NBA. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. Since 2021, he has penned over 3,000 articles for TheSportsRush, covering everything from breaking news to sharp opinion pieces and detailed exclusives. He thrives on writing about in-game moments and the reactions that make basketball a uniquely emotional sport. Beyond basketball, Somin plays different sports including soccer and remains a passionate fan of Spanish football giants Real Madrid

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