Hollywood actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio is to enter a team in the new FIA Formula E Championship, the world's first fully-electric race series, it has been announced.DiCaprio has co-founded the team with Gildo Pallanca Pastor, boss of EV manufacturer Venturi Automobiles, together with Bert Hedaya and Francesco Costa.“The future of our planet depends on our ability to embrace fuel-efficient, clean-energy vehicles,” DiCaprio said. “Venturi Grand Prix has shown tremendous foresight in their decision to create an environmentally friendly racing team, and I am happy to be a part of this effort.”The new Monaco-based Venturi Grand Prix Formula E Team takes the tenth...
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