The miracle turnaround from a major rules bust-up
In 2018-19, Formula E had its first major argument over its technical rules with the Nissan e.dams twin-motor powertrain saga. That left the team with little time to develop a new package - but the early signs suggest it has overcome the odds
"Well, we just chopped it in half and then showed up. It was pretty easy - just put a bandsaw down the middle and it's good to go," Michael Carcamo deadpans to Autosport as he explains Nissan e.dams' transition from a two-motor powertrain to a single-motor approach over the Formula E off-season.
His face remains stern. But, after a beat, there's a wry grin and chuckles from the small group he's addressing.
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Jake studied engineering at university, as his original ambition was to design racing cars. He was bad at that, and thus decided to write about them instead with an equally limited skillset. The above article is a demonstration of that. In his spare time, Jake enjoys people, places, and things.
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