Rome
Shivraj Gohil / Spacesuit Media
- Country
- Italy
- Continent
- Europe
- Population
- 2.837.332 (2020)
- Hashtag
- #RomeEPrix
The "Eternal City" on the banks of the river Tiber looks back on more than 2,000 years of eventful history. During the centuries of the Roman Empire, the metropolis flourished into a world power. Today, cathedrals, expansive piazzas and the world-famous Colosseum adorn the image of the Italian capital. Due to the Pope, who resides in the Vatican within Rome, the city is also the religious center of the Catholic Church.
Formula E is hosted in the EUR district in the south of Rome. EUR, short for "Esposizione Universale di Roma," was built by the fascist regime under Mussolini as part of the planned 1942 World's Fair, although the outbreak of World War II meant work could not be completed until the 1960s. Today, EUR is considered an important business district and is home to several international companies as well as some of Italy's ministries.
Formula E first raced in Rome in 2018 and adapted the track layout in 2021 in favor of a longer lap distance. The popular circuit is characterized by its uneven asphalt and large differences in altitude. After a mass collision in 2023, the racing series decided to move the Italian race to Misano for the following year.
