By alley - Sep 21, 2016, 1:30 PM ET

FE: New York City ePrix track layout revealed

The track layout for Formula E's inaugural New York event has been revealed. The New York double-header will take place in the Red Hook area of Brooklyn, on a circuit next to the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal and within sight of the Statue of Liberty. The race is provisionally scheduled for July 29-30 as the 2016-'17 season finale, although the announcement referred to the date as "mid-July."

The 1.21-mile circuit for the inaugural New York City ePrix track was revealed in front of a gathering of assorted media, city and state authorities, local dignitaries, Deputy Mayor for Economic Development Alicia Glen, ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport driver Lucas di Grassi, FE CEO Alejandro Agag and FIA President Jean Todt at a press conference on the shores of New York Harbour at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal.

“To race in New York City is a historic moment not only for Formula E, but for motorsport in general and
again highlights the philosophy of Formula E to bring fully-electric racing to the world’s greatest
cities," said Agag. "When we originally started the project we could only dream of bringing Formula E to a place like New York, with arguably the most recognizable skyline of any city in the world. I’d like to thank
everyone involved in helping bring Formula E to New York for many years to come.”

“New York is one of the world's great cities. I think it will be an amazing event, particularly with that backdrop!" Buemi enthused. "I can't wait to race there – I expect it's going to be one of the most spectacular tracks we have been to so far. Formula E is always pushing the boundaries with where we go and, along with Hong Kong, Paris and Berlin, we can genuinely say we have the most exciting calendar ever seen in motorsport.”

Added Todt: “Just being able to bring a motor race to the heart of a great city like New York is already an amazing achievement in itself. I am really pleased that this city is going to feature on the calendar of an FIA championship, especially Formula E, which provides the best possible combination of the two pillars that form the basis of the Federation, namely sport and mobility. Formula E brings motorsport to the heart of the most important and fascinating cities in the world – New York joins a list that includes, among others, Hong Kong, Buenos Aires, Paris, Marrakesh and Montreal, proving just how vibrant and attractive this series has become, even though it is about to embark on what is only its third season.”