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Is Formula E going to overthrow Formula 1?

Formula E during Donington testing 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 Formula 1 for the spot at the pinnacle of the sport 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...
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