Mouser-Sponsored DRAGON Team Ready for Berlin E-Prix

May 16, 2018 - With a tough race in Paris behind them, the Mouser Electronics-sponsored DRAGON team is now eagerly preparing for the very challenging Berlin E-Prix, set for May 19 at historic Tempelhof Airport. Returning to Berlin for the fourth straight year, the ninth round of the 2018 ABB FIA Formula E Championship series features several hairpin turns on a tight 1.47-mile course.

The Mouser-sponsored cars are piloted this year by single-seater ace Jerome D'Ambrosio and three-time FIA WTCC drivers' champion José María López, who is no stranger to the German venue: López set the lap record of 1:07.67 during a practice run last year. DRAGON scored an astounding first- and third-place finish at the inaugural Berlin E-Prix in 2015 with D'Ambrosio taking the checkered flag.

This is the fourth season of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship and the fourth season that Mouser Electronics is a team sponsor along with valued supplier Molex. Mouser and Molex are sponsoring the DRAGON team throughout the season in collaboration with TTI, Inc.

"Both D'Ambrosio and López have had great success on the Berlin course and we look forward to seeing them take to the track this weekend," said Todd McAtee, Vice President, Americas Business Development for Mouser Electronics. "Teaming up with Molex and TTI to sponsor the DRAGON team is a big win for us also as we align Mouser with cutting-edge of automotive technology."

The ABB Formula E Championship features cars that are powered solely by electric power and represent a vision for the future of the motor sports industry, serving as a framework for research and development around zero-emission motoring. Racing is all about speed and endurance, and racing sponsorships are an innovative way for Mouser to communicate its performance-driven business model and promote the newest technologies from its manufacturer partners.

"TTI is excited to again partner with Mouser and Molex in supporting the DRAGON team and this exciting automotive technology," said Mike Morton, TTI Chief Operating Officer. "We are proud to be a part of this cutting-edge endeavor."

"We at Molex are honored to continue our collaboration with Mouser and TTI to sponsor the DRAGON team this season," said Fred Bell, Vice President of Global Distribution for Molex. "Our participation furthers our commitment to innovative technology that contributes to advancements in the automotive industry."

To further support D'Ambrosio and López, fans are encouraged vote for their favorite driver in FANBOOST, which allows fans to play an active role in influencing the outcome of the race. FANBOOST gives fans the opportunity to vote for their favorite driver and award them an extra boost of power during the race. The three drivers with the most FANBOOST votes are awarded a significant burst of power, which they can deploy in a 5-second window during the second half of the race. FANBOOST voting opens six days before the race and is available all the way up to six minutes into the race. To learn how to register for FANBOOST and to see the full Formula E schedule, visit www.mouser.com/formula-e.

After Berlin, the series travels to Zurich on June 10, and then New York City on July 14 and 15 for the season-ending double-header.

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