The event combines edge-of-the-seat street racing and cutting-edge electric vehicle technology
Moët & Chandon is proud to partner with Formula E for the ninth season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. 2023, the fifth consecutive year of this alliance, marks the first Formula E race in sub-Saharan Africa on the streets of Greenpoint and Waterfront, Cape Town. That Moët & Chandon will be the official champagne sponsor of this historic and celebratory day for Africa is a privilege.
Kicking off on 25 February, the City of Cape Town sets the scene for the much-talked-about event, which combines edge-of-your-seat street racing and cutting-edge electric vehicle technology. As the world’s first international road racing series, Formula E dominates the planet. Through pioneering alternative energy solutions, Formula E is changing the script to achieve a cleaner and faster future.
This determination to revolutionize the industry to respect nature suits Moët & Chandon. For the Grande Maison, sharing the magic of champagne with the world is a legacy, but creating a sustainable future is a promise. Through Natura Nostra, the Maison’s extensive biodiversity program, Moët & Chandon is working to reduce its carbon footprint by 50% by 2030 (compared to 2018) through transformative changes in its interaction with the environment. The ongoing Formula E partnership is one such sustainability initiative.
For the big day in Greenpoint, Cape Town, Moët & Chandon will be on the winner’s podium as well as in the exclusive VIP lounge. Invited guests will celebrate the long-awaited return of road racing to South Africa with champagne-filled glasses. A glamorous gala dinner will be held on the night of the event to emphasize the Maison’s Natura Nostra initiative and its promise to the planet.
About Moët & Chandon:
Founded in 1743, Maison Moët & Chandon contributed to introducing champagne to the world. Headquartered in Epernay, France, the Maison includes the brands Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon and Mercier, and is part of the Moët Hennessy group (from LVMH – Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton). The Maison’s avant-garde vision focuses on the four precious foundations that guarantee the excellence of champagne: nature, time, people and heritage. Today, Maison Moët & Chandon employs 1,440 people worldwide, and its champagne is available in more than 150 countries. www.moet.com
About Formula E and the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship
Formula E exists to accelerate sustainable human progress through the power of electric racing. The first sport to be net zero carbon certified since its inception, Formula E was founded to combat climate change by accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles.
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship brings intense and unpredictable all-electric racing to the heart of iconic cities around the world. In the first six seasons Formula E crowned five different champions and celebrated 17 championships in 69 races. With more automotive manufacturers on the grid than any other motor sport, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is not only one of the most exciting racing series on the planet, but also an unrivaled testament to the race-to-road and mobility of electric vehicles. sustainable. technology.
Driven by purpose and united by a passion to deliver edge-of-your-seat racing, the positively charged Formula E community of teams, manufacturers, partners, broadcasters, host cities and fans work together to illuminate the world with the transformative power of electric racing. . www.fiaformulae.com