Already since 2013 a Formula E track in Tokyo has been under discussion. The petrol-free Formula E cars, serve to demonstrate the feasibility of sustainable mobility. In Tokyo, the organization of an E-Prix was therefore seen as a step towards the city’s goal of ensuring that all new cars are petrol-free by 2030.
In 2022, an agreement was finally reached between Formula E and the Tokyo government to organize a race in spring 2024.
Tilke was contracted to design the track and began planning immediately. After many different feasibility studies and track layouts were designed and presented, the decision was made in favor of a street circuit, leading around the Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo’s International Exhibition Centre. The track was originally planned with 18 turns and a length of approx. 2.5 km. In the course of planning, however, the layout was extended by a further two corners.
Since summer 2023, the Tilke team was on site regularly to ensure that the construction was completed accurately and on time for the first Tokyo E-Prix.
The first race took place as planned on 30 March 2024.
