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Official designer and builder of first formula E cars.
Founded by Frédéric Vasseur, Spark Racing Technology is a company specialized in the development and engineering of high-performance e-mobility cars and modules. The companys foundation coincides with the birth of the Formula E project. In November 2012, the Formula E promoter and organizer, Formula E Holdings, declared that Spark Racing Technology was officially mandated to design and build all 40 Spark-Renault SRT_01E single-seaters.

2013
Our first prototype is homologated
In June 2013, the FIA homologated Spark’s prototype and made Spark the exclusive provider of all electric single-seaters for the inaugural season of Formula E.
2013
2014
Formula E Championship’s first season
Starting of the Championship’s first season, Spark Racing Technology was the unique provider of all Formula E teams for their racing cars and spare parts. Spark also provided racing assistance and engineering services to some of the teams.
2014
2016
Spark won the new FIA Formula E Tender
Spark won the new FIA Formula E Tender with a completely redesigned race car including increased autonomy and safety features, at very affordable costs compared to most highly competitive Racing Series.
2016
2019
New adventure with Extreme E
Spark becomes official car provider, until 2024, for the brand new Extreme E Championship that started in 2021. Spark also provides race assistance and spare parts for Extreme E.
2019
2020
Spark won the all new FIA Formula E Tender Gen3
FIA has renewed its trust in Spark Racing Technology by granting the development and engineering of the all new Generation 3 Formula due to start in 2022. This is an incredible achievement for our teams, a true sense of responsibility in view of the technological challenges.
2020
2021
Beltoise prototype finalized
and tested on circuit conditions.
2021
2022
Extreme E launches Extreme H
deriving its highly successful electric SUV into an hydrogen version. Spark to write down this chapter as well.
2022

And also it is a huge motivation to pull forward our innovation. All Sparks employees and partners are enthused by the project and we will all give our utmost best to beat FIAs expectations. Stay tuned…