'It has been a good circuit to me' - Stoffel Vandoorne looking forward to Formula E race in Rome

Mercedes-EQ’s Stoffel Vandoorne says he is relishing the opportunity to return to a winning track in Rome ahead of this weekend’s double-header for Rounds 4 & 5 in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. After being forced to race behind closed doors during the pandemic, the series welcomes back fans to the Circuito Cittadino dell'EUR for the first time in three years ahead of what is sure to be a hotly contested weekend at one of Formula E’s best street racing circuits.

Ad/> With or without fans, Vandoorne has an exceptional record in Rome – the Belgian secured his first Formula E podium in the Eternal City during Season 5, before going on to win the second race of last season’s double-header. /> Mexico City ePrix'That was really satisfying' — Wehrlein reflects on winning in Mexico City13/02/2022 AT 08:45 And speaking ahead of the race, Vandoorne insisted he was raring to get back on his ‘favourite’ circuit with his previous success there adding to his confidence.

“It has been a good circuit to me, and good circuit to the team, so let’s hope we can capitalise on that,” he said. “Obviously, it's not a guarantee, but I feel like we've put in a lot of good work, and we should be in a good position this weekend.

“It doesn't bring any extra pressure [winning previously in Rome]. I would say, if anything, it gives me a boost going into this weekend, because I know I've done well here in the past and I just got to try and repeat and do the same this weekend.

“For me, Rome is probably my favourite [race] of the season. I think it's one of the longest ones, it’s got a lot of corners, a lot of different tarmac changes, the fact that it's a proper street circuit where the traffic is still running at the moment makes it