Aug 25, 2026

Opel has announced that 16-time race winner Mitch Evans will spearhead its entry into Formula E in the 2026-27 season.The Kiwi joins the German manufacturer after spending a full decade at Jaguar’s factory team, where he claimed the all-time wins record but fell short of winning the championship on several occasions.He will join 2023 Formula 2 champion Theo Pourchaire, who will be ...Keep reading

Aug 20, 2026

The FIA will enforce its sporting regulations more strictly in Formula E’s Gen4 era to clamp down on teams colluding to “manipulate” races.Manufacturers in Formula E hold significant influence over their customer teams, with some agreements extending far beyond the supply of powertrains. This was particularly evident in last weekend’s London finale, when Cupra Kiro driver Dan Ticktum ...Keep reading

Aug 18, 2026

Jaguar and Porsche. Formula E’s two heavyweights. Going head-to-head in the title decider. It doesn’t get better than that. Does it?Formula E has delivered some epic title battles over the years. London itself has been the scene of multiple championship deciders. And what happened at ExCeL over the course of the weekend will certainly go down as one of the defining moments in the history ...Keep reading

Aug 18, 2026

At the recent London E-Prix, an important chapter in the history of Formula E came to a close with DS Automobiles’ final appearance. From DS Virgin Racing to DS Penske, via the triumphant years with DS Techeetah, the French manufacturer has left its mark on the championship’s evolution, going out on a high note with Taylor Barnard’s victory in the final race.It is difficult to separate ...Keep reading

Aug 16, 2026

In its final Formula E race, DS Automobiles secured a superb victory. Starting sixth on the grid, Taylor Barnard made perfect use of his energy strategy to claim his first win in the championship, on home soil.DS Penske could not have hoped for a better finale. Following a season that was at times challenging, the Franco-American team returned to winning ways thanks to Barnard. At just 22 ...Keep reading

Aug 16, 2026

Pascal Wehrlein has become the 2025-26 Formula E world champion despite finishing outside of the points in the London E-Prix as Taylor Barnard won the frantic season finale.The Porsche driver has now joined Jean-Eric Vergne as the all-electric championship’s only two-time series champions after Wehrlein took his first in the 2023-24 London finale.He took this year’s title despite ...Keep reading

Aug 15, 2026

A tricky qualifying session and unfavourable starting positions at the Formula E London E-Prix did not prevent the two drivers from DS Penske from making their mark in this penultimate race of the season.Finishing 5th and 12th respectively, Taylor Barnard and Maximilian Gunther managed to hold their own in particularly challenging circumstances. The heatwave currently affecting Europe has not ...Keep reading

Aug 15, 2026

Pascal Wehrlein dominated the opening race of the London E-Prix weekend to grab the Formula E championship lead ahead of Sunday’s title decider.The factory Porsche driver won by six seconds ahead of erstwhile points leader Jake Dennis for Andretti with Jaguar’s Antonio Felix da Costa completing the podium at the tight ExCeL Arena.It leaves Wehrlein five points ahead of second-placed ...Keep reading

Aug 14, 2026

Sebastien Buemi has explained that Formula E and the World Endurance Championship’s expanded calendars will make it impossible for him to continue running dual programmes in 2027.Ahead of this weekend’s London E-Prix finale, Envision announced that Buemi will leave Formula E as a driver at the end of the season, instead taking on an advisory and development role with the team.Read ...Keep reading

Aug 14, 2026

After this weekend’s season-ending London E-Prix, the last two active drivers who competed in Formula E’s inaugural race in 2014 will bow out of the all-electric championship.Sebastien Buemi will now focus on his WEC programme with Toyota, while Lucas Di Grassi is retiring from racing altogether. Combined, they have taken 21 pole positions (including 17 for record co-holder Buemi) and a ...Keep reading

Aug 13, 2026

Sebastien Buemi will retire from Formula E at the end of this weekend’s London E-Prix to take on an advisory role with DS Virgin Racing, it has been announced.The Swiss driver will bring the curtain down on a glittering stint in the all-electric championship after 12 seasons during which he scored 14 wins, 36 podiums, 17 pole positions and the 2015-16 drivers’ title.Speculation has ...Keep reading

Aug 11, 2026

Formula E’s Gen3 Evo era is set for an epic conclusion in London this weekend, with the fight for the 2025-26 title going down to the wire.As many as nine drivers remain in mathematical contention heading to the ExCel double-header, the most since the chaotic 2020-21 season when 18 drivers went into the final races in Berlin with a chance of becoming champion.Prior to last month’s ...Keep reading

Aug 06, 2026

Autosport: Let’s talk about your current role at Williams. Can you explain what impact you have on the car?Victor Martins: “I can have an impact on the car, but is it direct? Not necessarily, I’d say, because there are many people in the team, many departments, many things to improve, to analyse – so ‘direct’, I’d say no.“However, taking part in development, yes – be it ...Keep reading

Aug 04, 2026

Theo Pourchaire will make his return to full-time single-seater racing after signing with Opel for the 2026/27 Formula E campaign - which will debut the Gen4 car.The 22-year-old has contested various championships since winning the 2023 Formula 2 title, starting six IndyCar races in 2024 - the same season in which he entered a Super Formula race.Neither were full-time campaigns, though ...Keep reading

Aug 04, 2026

Formula E has brought forward the 2027 Monaco E-Prix by two weeks to eliminate a clash with the World Endurance Championship.The two races on the famous streets of Monte Carlo will now take place on 1 and 2 May 2027, a week before the scheduled double-header in Berlin.When the full 2026/27 Formula E calendar was released in June, Monaco was slated to host the 10th and 11th round of the ...Keep reading

Jul 26, 2026

There are days when things don’t go as one might have hoped, and when valiant drivers aren’t rewarded. While a podium finish – or even a victory – seemed within reach for the young Taylor Barnard, neither the weather nor the course of the race went in his favour.As has often been the case during this week in Tokyo, the sun was out in the morning, then the sky clouded over in the early ...Keep reading

Jul 26, 2026

Nyck De Vries came out on top of a chaotic second Formula E Tokyo E-Prix in a final-lap fight, as Jake Dennis claimed the championship lead while Porsche clinched the constructors’ title.In a race completely shaped by the rain that fell before the start, leaving the track wet throughout the first part of race, de Vries took advantage of a red flag that came at the perfect moment with just a ...Keep reading

Jul 25, 2026

The Formula E world championship is breaking new ground this season with a double-header held at night in the Japanese capital.The 2.58km street circuit, featuring 18 corners and fully floodlit, offers a unique spectacle but also poses a real challenge for the drivers. “At night, and if it rains on top of that, it could get very tricky,” said Taylor Barnard ahead of practice, having ...Keep reading

Jul 25, 2026

Dan Ticktum stunned Jake Dennis with a last-lap overtake to clinch victory in the Formula E Tokyo opener, while Mitch Evans reclaimed the drivers’ championship lead as Pascal Wehrlein failed to finish.The Cupra Kiro driver outfoxed Dennis on the final lap, despite having communicated over team radio a few laps earlier that he would not attack and settle for second.Using a smart ...Keep reading

Jul 20, 2026

Citroen Formula E team principal Cyril Blais has passed away at the age of 43.The news of his death was communicated in a joint press release issued by Citroen, Stellantis, Monaco Sports Group (MSG) and Formula E on Monday.No cause of death was disclosed, with the team stating that no further information would be shared out of "respect for the family's privacy and wishes"."We are all ...Keep reading

Jul 07, 2026

A pioneer amongst the premium manufacturers competing in Formula E, DS Automobiles celebrated its 150th start in the championship in Shanghai last weekend. A symbolic milestone that provides an opportunity to look back on more than 10 years of electric racing, crowned by four titles and a consistent presence at the forefront of the field.One hundred and fifty races represents nearly 11 seasons ...Keep reading

Jul 05, 2026

For the second race of the weekend, the weather proved even more challenging than the day before. Following a stormy night, the rain set in and persisted, and by 6am grey skies and heavy downpours provided the backdrop for the weekend’s third practice session. The teams and drivers looked haggard, as the gloomy weather was compounded by humid heat that took its toll on their bodies. The ...Keep reading

Jul 05, 2026

Lucas Di Grassi delivered a sensational first Formula E victory for Lola Yamaha Abt in the second Shanghai E-Prix, as Pascal Wehrlein took the championship leader after Mitch Evans failed to start the race.Evans was hit by a technical problem before the start leaving him consigned to the Jaguar garage as the race got under way, initially for two laps behind the safety car due to heavy rain ...Keep reading

Jul 04, 2026

Until a rainy Saturday afternoon, Shanghai had been synonymous with victory – and even a 1-2 finish – for DS Penske, as both DS E-Tense FE25s, led by Maximilian Guenther, had triumphed in the first of the two races in 2025. But seasons come and go, and no two are alike; the Franco-American team was less fortunate in this opening round of the 2026 season. There was, however, one similarity ...Keep reading

Jul 04, 2026

Pascal Wehrlein dominated the opening race of the Shanghai Formula E round as he converted pole into victory despite rain and a safety car intervention.Having retained the lead form pole, the Porsche driver only briefly handed top spot to Jake Dennis, before pitting at the end of lap 15 and then cycling into the lead once everyone had completed their stops.The much-anticipated rain, which ...Keep reading

Jun 23, 2026

When Formula E unleashes its brand-new generation of machinery– the 600kW, all-wheel drive Gen4 car– it will do so on its most diverse calendar yet, with a mixture of street circuits, classic permanent venues and abridged grand prix tracks.The time when relatively slow and unimpressive Formula E cars had to be kept to tight, chicane-laden venues to keep their batteries humming along ...Keep reading

Jun 23, 2026

Brands Hatch is set to make its world championship return as Formula E has launched a record-breaking calendar for the 2026-27 campaign.The Kentish venue will replace the ExCeL as host of the London E-Prix for what will be its first world championship event since the 2010 World Touring Car Championship.It comes as Formula E has announced a 21-race calendar for next season, up by four races ...Keep reading

Jun 22, 2026

At first glance, the link between an SUV and a Formula E electric single-seater isn’t obvious. However, behind the comfort, silence and refinement we’ve come to expect from DS Automobiles lies another reality. Some of the technologies now fitted to this new model stem from the French brand’s nearly 11 seasons in Formula E. Since joining the electric championship in 2015, DS has turned its ...Keep reading

Jun 20, 2026

Formula E returned to Sanya for the first time since March 2019. On the championship’s previous visit to this street circuit, DS Automobiles had claimed victory. Six years later, the French manufacturer returned to Hainan Island as the most recent winner, now teaming up with its partner Penske Autosport.Situated at the southern tip of the island, Sanya is a popular seaside resort which, for ...Keep reading

Jun 20, 2026

Jake Dennis triumphed in a scrappy Sanya E-Prix, as Formula E championship leader Mitch Evans retired following several incidents.The Porsche-powered Andrettis locked out the front row on the Chinese track with Dennis ahead of team-mate Felipe Drugovich, and while many rivals got a chance to lead the race, they still ended up achieving a 1-2.All runners were quite cautious early on, until ...Keep reading

May 17, 2026

The Franco-American DS Penske team confirmed throughout the Monaco Formula E weekend that it was among the most competitive teams on the grid. Despite a convincing pace and both cars consistently in contention for points, the second race in the Principality ended with a result that fell short of expectations.After securing third place in qualifying and setting the fastest lap in the first ...Keep reading

May 17, 2026

Reigning Formula E champion Oliver Rowland drove a perfect race and carefully executed his strategy to register his first win of the 2025-26 season in the Monaco E-Prix.The Nissan driver, who started from eighth position, gradually made his way up the field while others lost ground due to battles, penalties and accidents. He bided his time, conserved battery power in the first stint, and ...Keep reading

May 16, 2026

With the sun finally shining brightly over the Principality, following difficult conditions earlier in the week, the first day of the Monaco E-Prix delivered a tactical and exciting race for DS Penske, who secured vital points after putting in a strong performance on the track.As has now become tradition in Formula E in Monaco, the cars took to the track at 7.30am on Saturday morning for a ...Keep reading

May 16, 2026

Nyck de Vries has taken his first Formula E victory in four years in the Monaco E-Prix opener, as Dan Ticktum was denied a podium after he was penalised for a late clash with Antonio Felix da Costa.Front-row starter de Vries failed to beat polesitter Ticktum into the lead at the first corner, and given the tight nature of the Monte Carlo street circuit the Mahindra driver bided his time behind ...Keep reading

May 13, 2026

Formula E is preparing to reshape its sporting format for the start of the Gen4 era, with a combination of “performance” and “efficiency”-focused races under discussion for next season.The current regulations have been successful in producing plenty of action on track, with close pack-style contests becoming a hallmark of the Gen3 era.But the arrival of a faster and significantly ...Keep reading

May 05, 2026

Jay Penske’s eponymous squad looks set to remain in Formula E following the departure of DS Automobiles, with an announcement regarding its Gen4 plans expected soon.The American business magnate has been part of the all-electric championship since its inception in 2014, with the team that was originally known as Dragon Racing evolving into the factory DS Penske squad in 2021.However ...Keep reading

May 03, 2026

Points on Saturday and a strong performance on Sunday. That sums up DS Penske’s weekend in Berlin, following Taylor Barnard’s eighth-place finish on Saturday and his second spot on the starting grid on Sunday.Following Saturday’s race, which featured a mandatory Pitboost stop and a single Attack mode (providing extra power for six minutes), Sunday’s race took on a different character ...Keep reading

May 03, 2026

Jaguar driver Mitch Evans claimed an unlikely Formula E win from 17th on the grid in Sunday’s Berlin E-Prix, while Pascal Wehrlein finished third to retake the points lead.Having missed out on the duels in what appeared to be a tactical move, Evans bided his time in the early phases of the race, with Saturday’s opener proving that conserving energy at the back would pay dividends later ...Keep reading

May 02, 2026

Taylor Barnard drove a smart race to steer his DS E-Tense FE25 to eighth place in the first of the two Berlin races. His team-mate Max Gunther finished just outside the points in 11th place.After a six-week break, the teams in the Formula E world championship returned full of enthusiasm for the traditional Berlin E-Prix, the German capital being the only city to have hosted the series since ...Keep reading

May 02, 2026

Nico Muller pulled off a strategic masterclass in Saturday’s Berlin E-Prix to deliver Porsche a home victory in Formula E.Starting sixth on the grid, Muller dropped back in the early stages to focus on energy saving, before working his way back through the field.With the pack running closely throughout, the Swiss was able to wrestle his way back to the top five before taking full ...Keep reading

Apr 29, 2026

The FIA has promised to keep the ‘biggest asset’ of Formula E for when it enters the Gen4 era in the upcoming 2026/27 campaign.Formula E launches innovative Gen4 car at Paul Ricard and features 800+bhp, permanent all-wheel drive and power steering.It was recently unveiled at Circuit Paul Ricard, where the all-electric championship consistently spoke about its aims for the new ruleset ...Keep reading

Apr 27, 2026

Formule E Evolution A new era of racing begins Motorsport has always been about pushing limits—of speed, technology, and imagination. But over the past decade, one championship has redefined what […] The post Formula E: From Bold Idea to the Future of Motorsport appeared first on Formula E Chronicles.

Apr 22, 2026

Formula E boss Jeff Dodds reckons his championship is helping Formula 1 to understand its new set of regulations which he thinks have been unfairly criticised.F1 introduced a radical new ruleset for 2026 with battery management now playing a key role in grands prix due to the power unit almost being 50% electrical alongside a nimbler chassis.That’s led to F1 teams signing various ...Keep reading

Apr 22, 2026

When Formula E launched its Gen4 car on Tuesday at Circuit Paul Ricard, a much-discussed paddock topic was the yet to be announced calendar for the 2026-27 campaign when it will make its debut. That is because the all-electric championship faces a dilemma over whether to stick to its mantra of city-centre, street venues, to or visit more traditional and permanent tracks due to the insane ...Keep reading

Apr 21, 2026

Formula E officially launched the highly innovative Gen4 car on Tuesday with a track run at Circuit Paul Ricard ahead of its debut in the 2026-27 campaign.It is the all-electric championship’s fastest machine yet with a top speed of 208mph and a peak output of 804bhp during qualifying or Attack Mode - approximately 70% more than its predecessor.Read Also:Formula EFormula E ...Keep reading

Mar 21, 2026

For the first time in its 12-season history, Formula E held a race at the Jarama circuit, located near Madrid. It had been 45 years since the Spanish circuit last hosted a round of a world championship. Formula E and its electric single-seaters – a championship born from the initiative of a Madrid-based businessman – was the logical choice for the series to bring this track back into the ...Keep reading

Mar 21, 2026

Antonio Felix da Costa claimed victory for Jaguar in a close finish to the inaugural Madrid E-Prix at Jarama Circuit.Mitch Evans joined team-mate da Costa on the podium in second, while Porsche's Wehrlein rounded out the podium after a late scrap with Dan Ticktum.At the start, Nyck Cassidy held the lead in his Citroen, ahead of Mahindra's Nyck De Vries and da Costa. Behind them, there was ...Keep reading

Mar 20, 2026

Opel will take over the DS entry into Formula E’s Gen4 era, as Stellantis reshuffles its brands’ involvement again.The group was involved in Formula E with DS Automobiles, which entered the series in 2015-16, and Maserati, which took over the Venturi outfit ahead of the Gen3 era.Maserati’s time in the world championship was short-lived, as the team was renamed Citroen ahead of the ...Keep reading

Mar 19, 2026

DS Automobiles has announced that it will exit Formula E at the end of the ongoing 2025-26 season.The French carmaker said it is evolving its “sporting and technology strategy” to focus on new ventures in golf and SailGP, rather than continuing into the upcoming Gen4 cycle of the all-electric championship.The decision comes amid speculation that Opel will join Formula E for the 2026-27 ...Keep reading

Mar 05, 2026

Formula E will take a massive leap in the 2026-27 season when it debuts its highly-anticipated Gen4 package. Featuring a more powerful 800bhp powertrain, more aerodynamic components and more advanced battery technology, the Gen4 car will propel Formula E to new heights and bring it closer to Formula 1 in terms of outright performance.Drivers will relish the improved speed and acceleration, and ...Keep reading

Feb 24, 2026

The E1 World Championship brought electric powerboat racing to the Red Sea waterfront, before Formula E returned to the Jeddah Corniche Circuit under floodlights. From racing on water to racing on asphalt, the city is demonstrating its capacity to host multiple top-tier events in quick succession.Saudi Arabia may have been a relatively late entrant to racing, but the Kingdom's ambition to ...Keep reading

Aug 11, 2025

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Apr 02, 2025

​Formula E, the premier all-electric racing series, has electrified the motorsport world with its thrilling races and commitment to sustainable innovation. The 2024/25 season, known as Season 11, has been […] The post Formula E Season 11 appeared first on Formula E Chronicles.

Jan 27, 2025

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Jan 15, 2025

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Dec 07, 2024

São Paulo Street Circuit The São Paulo Street Circuit is a street circuit in São Paulo, Brazil which hosted the São Paulo Indy 300 from 2010 to 2013, and the […] The post First race of season 11 in Brasil appeared first on Formula E Chronicles.

Aug 22, 2024

The 2024 Formula E season has been a landmark year for the electric racing series, bringing more excitement and innovation to the forefront of motorsport. This season has seen a […] The post The 2024 Formula E season appeared first on Formula E Chronicles.

Aug 22, 2024

Formula E is a fast-paced, all-electric racing series that has taken the motorsport world by storm since its debut in 2014. It’s unique in that all the cars are fully […] The post What is Formula E? appeared first on Formula E Chronicles.

Aug 22, 2024

Formula E is redefining the world of motorsports, offering a glimpse into the future where sustainability meets high-speed racing. As the premier electric racing series, Formula E has not only […] The post Formula E: The Future of Electric Racing appeared first on Formula E Chronicles.

Aug 22, 2024

In just a few short years, Formula E has rapidly emerged as one of the most exciting and forward-thinking motorsports series in the world. Launched in 2014, this all-electric racing […] The post The Rise of Formula E: Racing into a Sustainable Future appeared first on Formula E Chronicles.