Global all-electric motorsport series the FG Series has unveiled what it states is the world’s first all-electric dual-championship race car, the FG-Twin.
The car, which will be used in two levels of racing, FG1 and FG2, is a dual-power single-seater racer. The design is by Daniel Simon, an automotive designer known for his work in films like Tron Legacy, Oblivion and Top Gun: Maverick.
FG2 serves as the entry-level for the series, and uses the FG-Twin car at a lower power setting, focusing on training drivers on their professional racing path. FG1 operates the FG-Twin cars at a higher power level, for experienced professional drivers, offering enhanced performance capabilities, increased downforce and greater setup freedom.
In anticipation of its inaugural season in 2025, the FG Series has revealed the design of the dual-power single-seater race car. Simon collaborated closely with FG Series founders Dilbagh Gill and Nick Heidfeld to ensure the car embodies the series’s ethos of championing electric and accessible motorsport.
Nick Heidfeld, FG Series co-founder and chief sporting officer, said, “Defining the styling targets was a collaborative team effort but surpassing them while meeting the latest safety requirements and technical specifications was only possible due to Daniel Simon’s exceptional skills.
“Our goal with FG Series is to enable talents from all over the world to pursue their motorsport ambitions and we hope this is just the first of many dreams to be fulfilled.”
In terms of design, the company says the FG-Twin breaks away from traditional single-seater categories with its modular design, featuring an all-electric powertrain capable of rear-wheel and four-wheel drive. The model can operate the front and rear axles at 350kW of peak power. The car also includes an easy-change system for quick hardware adjustments, to facilitate simple transitions and tailored racing experiences for drivers in both championship levels.
Daniel Simon said, “FG Series presented me with an intriguing proposition: to design an advanced open-wheel monoposto that meets performance and regulation goals and adds modern automotive styling. As a car designer passionate about motorsports, my task was to make it poster-worthy from every angle. The result is a machine with an iconic, rocket-inspired shape, automotive crease lines, balanced proportions, a dynamic stance and sci-fi lighting details. Such attention to aesthetics is rare for racing cars, and I hope this excites racers and spectators of all generations alike.”
The race car is designed so that multiple drivers can use it over a race weekend, to promote affordability for teams and drivers.
Sustainability is also a key feature of the FG Series. The car also includes advanced technological features to enhance the spectator experience, such as digital screens displaying live ‘infotainment’ with vital stats like battery levels, race position and performance information.
Updates regarding development, the FG-Twins specifications, drivers, teams and partners will be announced in the coming months.
