Porsche Taycan selected as Formula E safety car for season 8

Electrek.co by Jo Borrás

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2021 was a big year for the Porsche Taycan.

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Learn more about the Porsche Taycan Formula E safety car, see additional photos, and read Electrek's take at Electrek.co.

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