How FAST is an F1 car compared to a Formula E? | 3D Analysis

We are comparing the lap time difference between the Red Bull F1 car and the Mclaren Formula E car around Monaco

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[formulaaddict]

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[dsdy]

Keep in mind that FE races only with street tyres, with a significant tread on them. i.e. they're running around the track on the equivalent of Pirelli Ultra Wets all the time

[freund_hein]

There is no section where the Formula E car stood any chance

[easantos]

Would be nice to see on a track that have longer straights and require more power than Monaco. Great video as always.

[dualstagef]

This actually speaks to how imporatant the size of the car is on raceability and the appearance of speed. Watching formula E racing, in isolation, the cars dont appear nearly as slow as the time deficit indicates and they appear much more nimble and the racing is much better than F1. In comparison, F1 cars looks like huge tanks around Monaco and look way too stable, with racing being almost non existent. I think this shows how beneficial a size reduction can be for F1.

[Re-InCarNation]

The last time the pole position for an F1 car was this slow in qualifying for the Monaco GP on a dry track was 1977.

[jesperhammarlund]

tbh quite impressive when FE has barely any downforce aero. Literally half the power at 470bhp vs 1050bhp of F1. And No slicks tyres and also smaller tyres.

And FE is improving fast.
They have already tested next upgrade on the Gen 3 car. Gen 3-evo which is expected to arrive in 2025, activating AWD/4WD which will improve traction alot. And looking further to Gen 4 car in 2027. Rumors point to 600kw of driving power
And so 350kw on the rear axle and 250kw on the front axle total 600kw. And ofc better tyres and aero i bet. And maybe a bit less weight down to 780kg or so. Vs 840kg right now.

Fun fact in season 1 FE had 150kw of race power. So huge improvements in just 9 years.

[antimatter]

Speed isn't really important when it comes to good racing. Things like how easy it is to overtake and how equal the cars are make racing interesting. I think for the first 5 races of the last season of FE there were 5 different race winners. That's how close and competitive it is. Almost impossible to predict a winner before the race. Add to this that the car in pole position is actually losing more energy and it creates some of the most insane races with hundreds of overtakes and drivers fighting their way from the back of the grid to pole.

[matthiasriemer]

It would be interesting for how much of the difference the tires are responsible

[eduziggy]

Do one for nascar so i can explain just how fast F1 is to my American friends

[BRNOOB_]

Thanks! Was actually waiting for it. Can you make a comparison between formula e vs formula 3/4/Indycar and formula e gen2 vs gen 3 if possible?

[laletemanolete]

Next one: How many overtakes around Monaco F-1 vs F-E

[frankhuurman]

really hope FE cars will be able to hit F1 top speeds at some point and start racing at more regular circuits as well(like a 50/50 mix between street circuits and regular ones).

[DonLee]

to be honest, if the FE car uses just 1 tire for both wet and dry and need to last a whole race on it. If it had proper slicks it would go easily 5s faster probably.

[MandalorianOfMiatas]

Love you how still had the McLaren ghost pop up at critical turns/points of the track to truly visualize the difference

[DannyLuckisReal]

Wish you could’ve done Formula 1 McLaren be Formula E Mclaren

[epicmetod]

FIA is paid to make electric car a joke probably, engine of Tesla Plaid 1000hp is same as F1 engine weight. How can Formula E ruled to only use 355 hp?

[CmdrVOODOO]

Watching Formula E looks so slow on TV, it's like watching F1 during a virtual safety car.

[Diby]

You can see that the formula e car very slightly catches up accelerating out of the hairpin

[adiplanb]

Great video. Next please do a video on Best line to drive on Spa.