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Formula E set to take on F1

September, 12, 2014 .- As a brand new, global single seater series prepares to launch off the grid, boss Alejandro Agag insists Formula E is not trying to take on F1. With battery-powered and nearly completely silent cars, designed with input from McLaren, Williams and Renault, the inaugural race will take place on the streets of Beijing on Saturday. "Changing a car halfway through a race is quite strange," said McLaren driver Jenson Button. "But it might work. It's all in city centres and it might attract people to the sport that aren't interested in motor sport normally. "If they aren't true racing fans, it's quite fun to watch some cars go around that are...
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