Formula E has pledged to donate at least €50,000 ($54,000) as part of a comprehensive support initiative which will provide immediate relief and long-term support to communities impacted by flooding in Valencia, Spain.
The series, which has its technical and logistics headquarters in Valencia, has hosted pre-season testing at Circuit Ricardo Tormo since 2017. This season was set to be no different, but the four-day test was instead moved to Jarama just outside Madrid in the wake of the disaster.
Formula E has reiterated its commitment to Valencia by supporting with urgent assistance and sustainable recovery efforts. In addition to its initial €50,000 donation, Formula E has also set up a GoFundMe page for fans, partners, teams, and staff to also contribute.
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Formula E’s support won’t just be financial. It has also committed to offering hands-on support via volunteer initiatives alongside local leaders.
“As my birthplace, Valencia has always been a very special place for me and my heartfelt condolences go out to all those affected in the region,” said Formula E co-founder and chief championship officer Alberto Longo. “From the pictures alone parts of Valencia look completely devastated, so I can only begin to imagine what the reality must be like for those living and working there.
“We feel it’s only right to support as many people as possible who are impacted both in the short and long term, given their support for us since 2017. Together as a Formula E community, we want to show our support and solidarity in any way we can.”