History Formula E has raced in Italy since 2018 with the
Rome ePrix taking place at the
Circuito Cittadino dell'EUR. However, following a review by experts following a multi-car pile up crash in the
2023 edition, it was decided that a new Italian venue should be found. Multiple other tracks were considered by Formula E, such as
Imola Circuit and
Vallelunga Circuit. On 22 November 2023, it was announced that the
Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli would host the new Italian race in the
2023–24 season, with a double-header weekend.
Circuit On 23 February 2024, it was announced that a specific layout would be built and used for the Formula E race, in which the layout will have length and 14 turns.
Championship standings Pascal Wehrlein enters the ePrix weekend as the leader in the Drivers' Championship with a two point lead over
Nick Cassidy, followed by
Oliver Rowland (nine points behind) and defending champion
Jake Dennis (10 points behind). Prior to the race,
Jaguar hold a 17 point lead over
Porsche in the Teams' Championship, with
Andretti in third and
Nissan in fourth. In the Manufacturers' Trophy,
Jaguar hold a seven point lead over
Porsche, with
Nissan in third. ==Classification==