Formula 1 Flying Cars: Airspeeder, the world's first electric flying car racing series, is coming this year!

The organizers of the first racing world series of flying electric cars, Airspeeder, they say that the first races are expected to take place this year. They also expect that next season there will be world championships with grand prize races. Meanwhile, they have "big ambitions to accelerate the sustainable transport revolution", says Matt Pearson, founder of the race.

As soon as the restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic are lifted, the Speeders (flying electric cars) will be further tested. Otherwise, they already are successfully passed the first unmanned tests using the remote control. A group of test pilots from the US Air Force and Martin Aviation will be tasked with testing the MK3 prototype, which will be driven across California's Mojave Desert at speeds of up to 200 km/h and 5 to 40 meters above the ground.

An Australian company is responsible for the race Alauda, which plans to have a number of technical experts on its team from leading aerospace, motorsports and engineering companies. They are already on the list of participants Rolls Royce and Babcock Aviation. Their vision is to provide the many teams and manufacturers with the hardware they need to build flying cars, to be free to set strategy and to provide them with pilots.

Will this really be Formula 1 for flying cars?

"Lovers of traditional motorsports will certainly recognize many elements of our racing series," Matt Pearson himself. He goes on to say that the plan is for them to have "diverse teams, stops, pilots and a focus on bringing the sport to as many fans as possible through global live broadcasts."

“However, we differ in the sense that Alauda, the production arm of our company, develops the technology and sets the rules. This means that we will be focusing heavily on driver skills and outstanding race strategy.” Pearson believes motorsports fans will love this approach “very inspired”.

In every sense it is " ... motorsport for the 21st century. It will inspire people who are familiar with e-sports, as well as those who are fans of more traditional motorsports." he adds.