Formula E Heading to Australia and Hong Kong

Hong Kong and Australia look set to join the Formula E calendar for season three it has been revealed by Motorsport.com.

The plans for both ePrix are in the “advanced stages” of planning as agreements look set to be confirmed as part of the first half of the 2016 / 17 season.

It has been revealed that Montreal looks likely to host the season opener with the Hong Kong/Australia races holding the next slot on the calendar.

Formula E Holdings (FEH) has recently visited Hong Kong, Sydney, and one other site in Australia about a potential race.

Alejandro Agag, Formula E CEO, couldn’t give more details on the Australia race.

“Probably the first race in season three will be Montreal, and then we go to Asia where we have had very good conversations with Hong Kong, but nothing is announced yet.

"We are talking to two cities in Australia, which will bolt on to the Asian leg at the end of the year. Then we plan to go from Australia to South America.”

Looking ahead, Agag said that there is potential for New York to join the calendar for season four which would expand the calendar to around 15 races.

“We are having some conversations with New York. It is a good long-term prospect.”

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