The Hong Kong ePrix will be held on October 9, 2016 on a street circuit in the city’s Central district, electrifying the harbourfront with the exhilaration of top-flight, international motorsport - minus the emissions. Set against the iconic skyline, the inaugural Hong Kong ePrix will be part of the third season of the FIA Formula E Championship, the world’s first fully-electric racing series and a ground-breaking innovation in sport and entertainment. The Hong Kong ePrix is privately funded, with the government providing minor infrastructure improvement works in order to ensure the track complies with all FIA safety requirements. Spectator stands and viewing areas are currently being confirmed, and the surrounding buildings will provide numerous vantage points for thousands more to watch all the action. The approximately 2km-long track will run between Lung Wo Road and the Star Ferry, with cars reaching speeds of up to 225kph (140mph). The circuit runs clockwise and features a half-a-kilometre main straight between Turns 1 and 2, which are also the circuit’s best overtaking opportunities, plus a chicane.