Race Highlights | 2021 Monaco E-Prix | Round 7

WHAT A RACE! Racing on the full Monaco Grand Prix track for the first time, Round 7 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship produced an instant classic in Monte Carlo. After an incredibly tight qualifying session, defending champion Antonio Felix da Costa started on pole position. Could the Portuguese driver go on to claim his first win of the season? Find out here!
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[@No-cw1ps]

I have never seen so much overtaking in monaco in my life. What a great race

[@FRT_Chelsea]

Benefits of less downforce and narrower cars than f1, Monaco suddenly becomes a good circuit

[@aloter1680]

Showing that, in F1, the problem is the cars, not the track

[@wgoulding]

@@aloter1680 Well, for Monaco at least.

[@FRT_Chelsea]

@@aloter1680 hopefully next year the new regs fix that

[@marcelo_1793]

@@aloter1680 the newer chassis im 2022 should bring closer racing in F1

[@KingdomChablo]

F1 in Monaco: track position is king so quali is important FE: SIKEEEEE

[@sumerrana6805]

underrated comment

[@TOYOTAHON]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXrcgYuDpsihfck

[@aZebruh]

Its like NFL to NBA. Formula E is basically a contact sport compared to any infraction is a foul in F1 and NBA lol

[@3DWorldMan]

i mean FE cars are also tiny

[@KingdomChablo]

@@aZebruh I think that strongly depends on the durability of the car. FE cars have basic aero compared to f1. So they are much more robust to collisions than f1. Also their wheels are covered. So yeah just like nascar they can get their elbows out without getting penalties and it doesn't ruin the other drivers races.

[@kertaspaper94]

"They say you can't pass in Monaco" Formula E: Hold my batteries

[@GTAracingUK]

The issue being an F1 car is 5 meters long if not 6,

[@RottenWeeblet]

@@GTAracingUK FE cars are as big as F1 cars

[@zeitito8733]

Orang Indo lu bang?

[@kertaspaper94]

@@junrowdy be less miserable will ya ?

[@GTAracingUK]

@@RottenWeeblet 5.7 meters long and 2 meters wide is significantly more than 5.1 and 1.7 wide.

[@thechrisyoung7717]

Hats off to Formula E - laughed at by some in the beginning but now delivering some of the best racing and action of any top series, all while pushing electric technology forward. 👏

[@PeterSliwka]

It's not top series

[@daxshell242]

@@PeterSliwka give it time. this tech is only just starting and i definitely feel more excitement watching this than F1. Imagine if they add recharging/battery changes for full 2 hour races.

[@nikomoin7604]

Most races are boring and e-cars have no future anyway

[@daxshell242]

@@nikomoin7604 lol. going to come back to this in about 10 years.

[@DeuteriumLicious]

@@nikomoin7604 this won't age well LOL

[@MrGUYSTYLAZ]

Probably the best race so far in Formula E history!

[@FIAFormulaE]

:) :)

[@xtheamazingax]

I agree.

[@juniorthehipster]

Agreed

[@markdemars7648]

@@FIAFormulaE Wow. I do not know how Da Costa got around on the outside but he literally dive bombed in the harbor chicane, locked the brakes and held on to it for the win. What a remarkable finish. One of the best overtakes I've ever seen in motorsport racing. I've watched motorsport racing for 20 years and I don't think I'll ever see that again. Because that was a one in a million.

[@philippderbauer]

@@markdemars7648 it was, even though da Costa would have passend Evans afterwards anyway because Evans' lack of remaining energy

[@tomwallach]

What a race. The full Monaco track did not fail to deliver.

[@TheTony024]

The cars fit very well on this track, you can actually race here with these cars

[@mikerodrigues2906]

Thst was a race I never want to see them run out of power again . Watching that felt like I wasted my time watching it .

[@RottenWeeblet]

@@TheTony024 they’re actually as big as F1 cars.

[@chrisorr8601]

@@mikerodrigues2906 but in the wider sense, they are a lot slower so the 2 straights and the run to turn 3 actually feel like straights and mean you can pull off a move

[@metrofilmer8894]

@@mikerodrigues2906 Agree. They should bring back double cars

[@rasmushalonen2726]

Actually making Monaco a great circuit, you love to see it

[@mrbungle3310]

Monaco is great, doesn't need 100 overtakes to be great

[@moisesmaciel5123]

@@mrbungle3310 But there's not even one

[@andre_star7776]

The nature of Formula E makes Monaco the perfect track for them

[@Felipe_Rosso]

4:59 That champagne bang-to-open was cool

[@WynnofThule]

Not the only cool thing he did today

[@realracing3garyman806]

@@WynnofThule Lando Norris style of opening champagne become the trend😂

[@xyckaradwbinhw]

@@realracing3garyman806 ...except Da Costa has been doing it way before Lando has

[@Bibi-ji2dz]

@@realracing3garyman806 actually lando learned from da costa 😂 they're friend tho

[@bojanbaic6038]

This race did a lot of good things for formula e

[@the13rook]

That was one of the best Monaco races I've ever seen

[@kimichr12]

Shame that Evans didn't take the win. It was a hell of a race. Da Costa is back on the charge!

[@aloter1680]

He cur 2 times the chicane, should not even have finished on the podium

[@ChrispyNut]

@@aloter1680 I concur, because of all of the reckless weaving as well.

[@guifev]

@@aloter1680 yeah I still dont understand how he didn t get a penalty for overtaking Vergne .... he should have given back the position at least. It's an obvious overtaking outside track limits when Vergne had the job done and made the effort not to cut!

[@zxr-cade2026]

What a race at Monaco of all places This is a track that if if famed for being notoriously difficult to overtake on and yet there was more overtakes in this race than what there has been in f1 over the last 7 years

[@SuperSocks7]

gotta remember that the track was designed for smaller, thinner, shorter, slower f1 cars with less dirty air. the cars today are just too big and dirty for it to work. The new regs will help but long term the cars have to begin to decrease in size to bring this kind of racing back. Not nessercarially slower, just smaller

[@marcelo_1793]

I watch Formula e since 3 Weeks. And iam a total fan of it now. Its a amazing series. Close racing, much Action and so unpredictable. Love it.

[@FIAFormulaE]

Great to hear :)

[@elmurcis1]

Amazing race. Formula E fits Monaco GP full layout so great - it felt like home - barriers around but in places they have to be. Gave that late 80's/early 90's F1 feeling of this track.

[@harshvardhanchowdhary5413]

I remember when you guys were uploading onboard videos of practice and qualifying people were hating it for being to slow or boring. I guess Formula E produces better races at Monaco compared to F1. F1 cars are too fast for Monaco now, this race had so much overtaking. Loved it❤

[@anthoslykos6294]

People were just being plain IGNORANT during the practice sessions complaining about speed....they weren't even running full power.

[@pathmaker2337]

Formula E is the future whether they like it or not.

[@niplbby0073]

@@pathmaker2337 honestly F1 will last, its simply something too ingrained into motorsports and wider sport in general.

[@SkeleCrafteronYT]

Not too fast, too fking big

[@RD19902010]

@Wind Rose that's what they claimed 50 years ago. Given that petrol can by produced synthetically, it will be available to any one who is willing to pay for it.

[@DlRJENPAJAK]

i have never heard "wheel to wheel racing" and "in monaco" in a sentence until now. heck of a race. seems like monaco and FE were made for each other. glad they dont use the chopped at nouvelle version.

[@zacariascisneros6399]

Since I started playing Real Racing 3, I get interested in Formula E After watching this (and my first) race, the only thing I can say is: 'THIS is Real Racing'

[@megagaspi6655]

Yo said that because you didn’t see F1

[@zacariascisneros6399]

@@megagaspi6655 I watched (and watch) Formula 1. And the first two races were really good. But, I liked the Monaco E-Prix more. And I think that the Monaco E-Prix (FE), it will end being more entertaining than the Monaco GP (F1) Just my opinion, bro

[@_fiftyseven_]

I think u still didn't see F1 -_-

[@zacariascisneros6399]

@@_fiftyseven_ and I think you didn't watch Formula E

[@_fiftyseven_]

@@zacariascisneros6399 I did watch Formula E and that's why I think Formula 1 is 100000000000000000x is better than not only Formula E but any other motorsport!

[@nighttimer5487]

Please Formula E, upload the full race on your KZbin channel, I adored it when you did it when I was waiting for the F1 2020 season to start and, by looking at the amount of action in this race, I think everyone would like that !

[@wesselheerink8600]

They still do - it's just that they wait a few weeks (maybe a month?) before uploading, probably something with the TV rights. But it's cool that they do still upload the full races, totally agree on that!

[@graemewilliams6697]

Put the video on the Monday after the inevitable dull processional F1 race just to show them up.

[@ntlespino]

@@graemewilliams6697 that sort of attack is forbidden under the Geneva Convention, omg ahahahahaha

[@alistairwall5470]

You've got your wish

[@anthoslykos6294]

Absolutely deserves a full race upload. Everyone deserves to see the amazing show Formula E put on here.

[@kenchen704]

Didn’t know that Monaco could produce brilliant racing, phenomenal stuff Formula E.

[@aloter1680]

The proof that, if there isn't much action in F1 at Monaco, it is the cars, not the track. WHAT A RACE 🤩🤩🤩

[@jacobbleile7540]

The only reason these cars can overtake at Monaco is because they are A TON slower than F1.

[@aloter1680]

@@jacobbleile7540 Wow, you have a good view...

[@afonsomarinho101]

@@jacobbleile7540 yes but their size also plays a role here

[@Spido68_the_spectator]

@@jacobbleile7540 No. A ton less dirty air and shorter and slightly less wide cars

[@xander1052]

@@jacobbleile7540 they also have a lot less downforce and smaller. And is it really more important at Monaco to watch faster cars not overtake eachother or watch an exciting race with slower cars?

[@nicolamelone-dutch6803]

jesus, is this Monaco?? so many overtakes!! this is a dream!

[@pknivett]

Cracking race, some great moves and close action. Nice work Formula E, this is the perfect response to Valencia and showcases electric motorsport at its best.

[@muhammadshofwan5309]

That was a hell of a move from da costa

[@MegaGabriHell]

With Champagne too

[@Nick18Racing]

I think I’m becoming a Da Costa fan! Crazy overtake there! Fun to watch

[@CountDadLord]

Brilliant race. Maybe the best I've watched in any formula

[@FIAFormulaE]

WOW! Love that :)

[@A_S12042]

first time i'm watching a formula e race- won't be the last!

[@FIAFormulaE]

Welcome to the team :)

[@A_S12042]

@@FIAFormulaE the sound of these cars is insane

[@xtheamazingax]

You won’t regret it.

[@zacariascisneros6399]

Me too!

[@ridthetwoladders2870]

@Rayan Suleman ay I'm kinda on his side; idk why but they sound cool, in a different way to formula one cars

[@amnaah653]

Been watching Formula E since season 5 and had caught up on my history of the races before. Honestly best race I have ever seen, absolutely speechless. Up there as one of the greatest races I have seen from any racing series ever. And at Monaco🤯

[@KATFYR]

This was, hands down, the most exciting race I've ever seen in Monaco.

[@gc1709]

@ABB Formula E I'll admit I was a doubter at the beginning, but I'll eat my words now. Your series is producing some of the most exciting racing in any series anywhere. Barring some kind of miracle, this E-Prix will s**t all over this year's F1 Grand Prix. Hats off.

[@manuelgerson6501]

One of the best races I’ve ever seen in all motorsports.

[@FIAFormulaE]

😍

[@matkarp]

This is not motorsport. xD Hoovers racing

[@karlacarvalho6265]

Just love the way Antonio Felix da Costa opens the bottle of champagne each time he wins. Very stylish.

[@solitaryreaper1005]

Amazing race! I think we really got to see the cars finally being pushed to the limit. Some "traditional" street circuits are probably the way to go once Gen 3 kicks in with more range and recharge pitstop. Would be interesting to see this in Baku or Singapore.

[@matt_dobson0614]

Would Baku be possible even when the Gen 3 cars come around? Surely the straights are way too long and I don't think the track is wide enough to put temporary chicanes in place. A shortened version of Singapore would be great, though.

[@danielvilliers612]

I must be the only person who liked valencia. I am a bit tired of many of these street circuit, while this monaco one was just superb. But lots of these street circuit or even the german one on a tarmac is not that great.

[@mazdaroadster-mx5]

Baku is an absolute nono, maybe a shorter version that sticks around the castle section, but not a shot for the long straight, if not for the battery, for the top speed. Singapore is probably a good bet. I'd still love to see a race in Sydney, because they didn't flatten Sydney before building it. It has immense San Fran style elevation changes and it's bumpy enough to cause some brilliant racing

[@FIAFormulaE]

That was pretty good!

[@Lastname6955]

Understatement of the year!

[@benkirby]

Brilliant Race may be the best as a certain Mr Nicholls says

[@Blueflag04]

Agree

[@nighttimer5487]

Pls upload the full race on KZbin

[@finnocelestin9144]

Actually one of the best since the first three seasons. But why ruining the chicane if you're gonna use the whole circuit?

[@joshpemberton8128]

Now that’s a Monaco Grand Prix. So much drama and action and fantastic overtaking. F1 could take some notes from this series especially in terms of wheel to wheel racing

[@joshjackson5867]

except it wasn't a Monaco Grand Prix

[@onetripwonders]

A classic track that current f1 cars have grown out of is now ideally suited for formula e. Awesome race, please confirm Vancouver!

[@Jackson85094]

i was never really interested in formula e but seeing this makes me wanna become a fan, great racing, it feels like i'm watching a video game

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

A good race in Monaco.. in 2021, strange times.

[@gilbertosantos2806]

One of the most exciting race that i have had the fortune to see Live, Da Costa is the MVP of this sport.

[@mattiacisternino2402]

What a race that was, so many twists!

[@RobbyKingPin]

I haven't seen a more exiting race in Monaco since F1 1996

[@lemonkeshitpostsjpeg5116]

I only recently got into FE, at the beginning I laughed, but now I love it. You guys produce a very good sport, in fact FE is very underrated

[@DANLi_]

The full Monaco GP track suits Formula E so much! Such a great race, and so much overtaking, love to see it!

[@suryac850]

As a formula 1 fan, watching this is really entertaining.

[@muhammadzakuanmusa2696]

Formula e just officially make F1 into expensive cars show parade in Monaco

[@armaanamod]

No qualifying highlights, no extended highlights, no post race interviews, and this was the best race ever......

[@narkxis5691]

Que orgulho, Toninho, que orgulho... Carrega, mano!

[@daejv3305]

Please 2 races there every season ... my 1st season watching FE, but I love this street circuit racing. Best race in Monaco I have ever seen.

[@johnl1358]

Now this: is what you call racing. Amazing job how this race made up after that controversial Valencia race, kinda surprised how everyone is so positive about the track and the cars. Hopefully with Gen 3 coming soon, it can be like an electrifying (and entertaining) Formula 1.

[@tejbergin6393]

This is what a race at Monaco is supposed to look like!! Absolutely amazing racing, formula e took a big step forward in this race

[@TheThirdKiller]

That was a proper race right there. None of that Valencia bollocks, more of the same please

[@SCPlntrCll096]

To be honest, fans did ask them to race in a traditional circuit, while the management is already aware they're not into that level yet. So the half of the fault should be on to the fans' wish to race in a traditional circuit. At least ABB Formula E is proven ready for full monaco.

[@TheThirdKiller]

@@SCPlntrCll096 They literally admitted they bottled it by saying they'd change the rule that caused it though. At least it means we can get back to proper stuff like this

[@jobian1279]

One of the best races this season so far!

[@ivanjose200]

Incredible race, best seen in any motorsport in Monaco. Congratulations to Da Costa 🎉

[@Macho_Fantastico]

An action packed race around Monaco, only in Formula E. What a race it was.

[@daksh2953]

What an amazing race ! FE clearly is a racing spectacle at Monaco with so close and wheel to wheel racing

[@yak2188]

Wowwwwwww the da costa overtake at the end..that's incredible

[@rodrigoginha9515]

What a race!! Da costa this my best pilot! Portugal ❤️

[@astroknight5]

Perfect use of Monaco. Flow of corners, elevation and scenery are there. Just needed the cars of the right size and speed.

[@MudhaffarAdhwa]

FE making my weekend better as usual

[@pabloramos7702]

Simply amazing racing, every race i see, it increases my love for Formula E

[@mriduldubey1883]

This for me was one of the best races in Formula e history

[@nickthaskater]

Literally the only FE race I've ever enjoyed. Amazing what racing on a proper circuit will do rather than a parking lot full of 90 degree corners.

[@MudhaffarAdhwa]

then the berlin race would be right up your alley

[@GlyntTheCat]

That was one of the best overtakes in Monaco by Evans. He should be proud of that one.

[@MerwynAlex97]

That is why it is called the most iconic track in motorsports

[@rohitburra3337]

There was more passing here then the last 10. Years of F1 in Monaco combined

[@dsnodgrass4843]

A pleasant reminder that what makes FE such a great series isn't the cars or the circuits, but the fierceness and guts of the drivers.

[@miguelmc2289]

That lockup is racing history now. Da Costa = Mestre!

[@TheWahyuwirawan]

This is racing and i like it. Not much drama or cry baby. Overtaking like a man with bravery with almost equal cars

[@blueflags599]

Can we just appreciate how these guys reply to a lot of comments and heart almost all of them

[@TheBrothiest]

Incredible race. This was my first time tuning in and I'm hooked for the rest of the championship season.

[@vaniuk1572]

My first Formula E race and now I'm totally hooked now. Loved it ❤️

[@viniciusalexandre550]

Yes, this is amazing race in full Monaco circuit. Thanks FE!!

[@autthaphonsriprasert1209]

OH MY! two years to wait for this race very fantastic race

[@francesco5254]

It's beautiful. I've been watching it for 5 hours now.

[@terguo]

First FE race I’ve watched and It was very entertaining

[@FIAFormulaE]

Glad you liked it!

[@whipzyy670]

As a longtime F1 fan i have to say I’m absolutely in love with this 😍

[@ewipoodt4933]

Formula E is perfect for Monaco. Whát a race! 😱

[@bobbobby2092]

I love the contacts between cars which we do not see often in the Furmula 1.

[@peppenappe4469]

I think the format should be always with double headers ! But anyway brilliant race today !!! Love formula e 🏎️⚡❤️

[@nelsonclub7722]

Monaco: You shall not pass. Formula E: We are different.

[@ihibimy6726]

Formula E need to up their marketing department, like I completely forget it exits, I didn't even know there was a Monaco E-prix till I saw it in a video about F1 and this looks so amazing, even the highlights are intense! Also get a dedicated sky sports channel or something cause I have no idea how to watch it and their website legit says nothing. Damn I'm disappointed having missed this but sadly I'm probably gonna forget it exits by the next race too.

[@christophstahl8169]

This is one for the ages. If you want to promote formula e, share the full race. Let everyone one see how mad and exciting racing at monaco should be.

[@noorazfaruddin467]

Absolutely great race in Monaco. The future of motorsport take actions in full spec Monaco circuit. Who said you cannot done so much overtaking manoeuvre in Monaco. Formula E had show how it done.👍

[@omarsilva2365]

New follower right here. I've never seen so many overtakes in a single race.

[@StruggleGaming]

Who knew that the thing you needed to make Monaco a great track in the modern day was to make the cars electric?

[@noorazfaruddin467]

Absolutely, Electric is the future of motorsports. As been shown by Formula E World Championship Series.

[@noorazfaruddin467]

@Rayan Suleman I do enjoy F1 in 3.0 V10 engines. Nowdays, they cannot live up as during that era.

[@noorazfaruddin467]

@Rayan Suleman what car do you drive now?

[@noorazfaruddin467]

@Rayan Suleman great car. I just drive Honda Accord 2.0.

[@mariolis]

Actually its the less downforce and less width

[@alvaronunesdesousa878]

That battle was epic and fair!!! I'm glad that we're finagling seeing Formula E on real circuits!

[@CountFisco]

Formula E cars are 1.77m wide, and they allow for overtaking and good racing at Monaco. This would be my ideal width of an F1 car.

[@jakobsichler8775]

From watching the race yesterday I would have never guessed that the top 6 finished exactly in the same order in which they started. Also, great race from Sam Bird: P16 to P7.

[@campov00]

What a race! The best monaco race i've ever seen!

[@ShimmeringSpectrum]

An incredible race from start to finish. Thank you for using the full layout. It worked perfectly for Formula E.

[@n00tn00t]

Wow! This is Formula E at its best!

[@BigBlack81]

I haven't enjoyed watching racing like this since the first time I saw Red Number 3 tear it up in the Sand Marble Rally. THIS is drama. THIS is what a real lover of athletic drama craves. Bravo, Formula E. I'll be looking out for the next race AVIDLY.

[@DaveMcKeegan]

Proof that can you actually race in Monaco when the cars aren't as wide as boats 🤣

[@timshottakes4673]

This was an amazing race. I still don’t love fan boost just as a concept but the racing is absolutely phenomenal.

[@BeckerFlag]

What a concept. A racing league where more than 1-2 teams/drivers have a chance each week to win the race.

[@fern]

Whatever Formula E is doing, keep heading that path as this was a very exciting edge of your seat race and I WANT MORE!

[@KimiMTZ17]

Legend says that Jack Nicholls is still shouting in excitement watching this race!!!

[@FIAFormulaE]

Can confirm 😂

[@jacknicholls3163]

Can also confirm

[@monkeyman8671]

Thank you for this race Formula E!!! That was truly epic, one of the best, if not, the greatest race in Fe!

[@m_ttis]

So unfortunate for Rast! He’s really going for it this season and he’s the best in energy saving too.

[@gnzonos]

crunch of carbon fiber - best commentator ever, more first person view with analysis data like gyrosensor and speed