New MotoE test set for Valencia in June

After last month's Jerez test fire destroyed much of the MotoE material, the inaugural electric bike championship will be back on track for a new final test at Valencia in June.

With the support of suppliers, Energica are expecting to have built all the machinery for the season in less than three months.

A rescheduled race calendar, starting at Sachsenring in July, has already been announced but it has now been confirmed that Valencia - venue for the season finale in November - will host a three-day test starting on June 17.

'Primarily, the test will pick up where Jerez left off, with riders and teams focused on gaining experience with the bike and setup. Sessions will start from the grid for everyone to get to grips with race starts and grid procedures,' said a Dorna statement.

'Subject to weather, the last day - 19th of June - will kick-off with an E-pole simulation as riders test out qualifying with just one single fast lap at a time.

"The day will finish with a full race simulation, where riders will get a chance to practice overtakes and race strategy, with Energica awarding the winner with their very own motorcycle Energica Eva – the streetfighter model available for sale.

'Simulating qualifying and a full race is useful not only for the riders and teams, but also for the organisation of the Cup in order to fine tune procedures ahead of MotoE’s debut at the Sachsenring in July.

'For example, there will be a sighting lap ahead of the race but there is no need for a Warm Up lap on this parallel path of electric racing – so the three-day test will ensure everything is ready for lift off in Germany.'

Revised 2019 MotoE calendar

• Race 1 - July 5th -7th - Sachsenring, Germany
• Race 2 - August 9th -11th - Red Bull Ring - Spielberg, Austria
• Races 3 & 4 - September 13th -15th - Misano World Circuit, San Marino and Riviera di Rimini
• Races 5 & 6 - November 15th -17th - Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Comunitat Valenciana