Spark Racing Technology
| Company type | Private company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Motorsport manufacturing, Electric vehicles |
| Predecessor | ART Grand Prix (related roots) |
| Founded | October 2012 |
| Founder | Frédéric Vasseur |
| Headquarters | France , France |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Frédéric Vasseur (Founder) |
| Products | Electric racing chassis and vehicles (Formula E chassis, Extreme E SUV, electric GT car) |
Spark Racing Technology (SRT) is a French company specializing in motorsport manufacturing, focused on designing and engineering advanced electric vehicles and related components. Founded in 2012 by Frédéric Vasseur, the company initially set out to serve as the sole chassis supplier for the FIA Formula E Championship and has since diversified its portfolio with additional ventures.
History
SRT was created in October 2012, with its roots linked to Vasseur’s ART Grand Prix outfit, which had previously developed the Formulec EF01 in 2010 as part of an effort to become a supplier for the then-new all-electric racing category. This model laid the groundwork for what would become the Formula E chassis.
Formula E
In November 2012, Spark Racing Technology was selected by Formula E Holdings to design and manufacture all 40 Spark-Renault SRT_01E single-seater cars for the championship’s debut season.
SRT01-e
The development of the SRT01-e chassis involved collaboration with McLaren Electronic Systems, Williams Advanced Engineering, Dallara, and Renault. This standardized car was used during the 2014–15 season, while from 2015–16 onward, teams were permitted to develop their own powertrains and software but continued to use the spec chassis. Some competitors, such as Team Aguri and Amlin Andretti, retained McLaren’s original powertrain during this phase. In 2016–17, Spark introduced updates to the chassis including a more intricate front wing design.
The SRT01-e participated in four seasons (2014–15 through 2017–18) across 45 ePrix events, cementing Spark’s position as a leading manufacturer in electric motorsport.
SRT05e
For seasons five through seven, the FIA opened chassis supply to competitive bidding, which Spark won by delivering a redesigned model incorporating the halo safety feature. The lifespan of this chassis was extended to cover four seasons. A planned aesthetic upgrade for the 2020–21 season was postponed to 2021–22 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Known as Gen2EVO, this update was ultimately canceled as pandemic conditions deteriorated ahead of season eight.
Other projects
- In 2019, Spark became the official vehicle supplier for the Extreme E championship, presenting the Extreme E SUV named Spark Odyssey 21 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
- Spark Racing Technology holds shares in and serves as a technical collaborator with FUELL—a partnership involving Erik Buell and Vanguard Motorcycles—focused on electric motorcycle development.
- The Beltoise BT01, Spark’s inaugural electric GT car developed under Beltoise eTechnology, is intended for racing and driver training programs, combining high-performance motorsport with sustainability goals.
Vehicles
| Year | Model | Category | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Spark-Renault SRT_01E | Formula E | |
| 2018 | Spark SRT05e | Formula E | |
| 2021 | Spark Odyssey 21 | Extreme E | |
| 2022 | Formula E Gen3 | Formula E |