Formula E and the FIA have announced an update to the 2026/27 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship calendar, with the 2027 Monaco E-Prix now scheduled to take place on 1st and 2nd May 2027.
This date change, which moves the event from the originally scheduled 15th & 16th May, serves to accommodate the country’s events calendars and removes a scheduling clash with the World Endurance Championship (WEC).
Furthermore, Formula E and the ACM are delighted to confirm a long-term commitment to the Prinicipality, extending their agreement to hos the Monaco E-Prix until 2030.
This extension marks a landmark chapter in the partnership between Formula E and Monaco. From its modest beginnings as a biennial event, the E-Prix has grown into an annual cornerstone of the calendar, competing on the legendary full-length track shared with other single seater series.
The 22 year old Frenchman will make his Formula E debut next season, at the start of the Gen4 era.
Despite his young age, Pourchaire has already made a name for himself in the motorsport world, winning the FIA Formula 2 title in 2023. Since then, he has raced in Indycar, the European Le Mans Series and the FIA World Endurance Championship, as well as taking up a driver development role in Formula 1.
And although the 2026/27 Formula E season will mark his debut campaign in the championship, Pourchaire’s skill and growing experience behind the wheel of all-electric machinery has been on display in rookie tests, including this year’s Miami Rookie Free Practice session and Madrid Rookie Test Pourchaire impressed many in the paddock with his performance in Miami, after finishing the session in P2, just 0.093 off the fastest time.
Fielding the Frenchman for his debut season is Opel GSE Formula E, the newest team to enter the championship. As a German brand with a long motorsport tradition and success in rallying, touring cars and endurance racing, Opel is now bringing its technical expertise to welcome the Gen4 era – Formula E’s most exciting evolution to date.
It feels great to be joining the Opel GSE Formula E Team and the Opel family – an iconic brand with a rich racing history which is now making a name for itself in the World Championship. It’s the next step in my career and the biggest single-seater opportunity I’ve had so far. The new GEN4 generation is a perfect fit for my transition from Formula 2: more power, all-wheel drive and incredible acceleration – that’s exactly the kind of car I love. I want to learn, continue developing further and I will give my all from day one to ensure Opel’s succeed. Pourchaire on the news.
Citroen Racing have confirmed that they will field an unchanged driver line-up for the 2026/27 Formula E season, the first of the Gen4 era.
Capable of reaching speeds in excess of 335kph, 0-100kph in approximately 1.8 seconds and 0-200kph in just 4.4 seconds – Gen4 will deliver 50% more power in race mode than the current Gen3 Evo race car.
The Gen4 car will be an average of 10 seconds faster per lap than the Gen3 car in qualifying mode. In Attack Mode, Gen4 produces to 600kW of power, a 71% increase in base output over Gen3 Evo, delivering performance that pushes the limits of electric racing. Gen4 is the only single-seater race car with permanent all wheel drive.
To take on the challenge, Citroen have opted for experience within their driver line-up with Cassidy and Vergne undoubtedly one of the most consistent and formidable pairings on the grid.
Cassidy finished Season 12 in 8th on 114 points, whereas Vergne in 12th on 68. Overall the team finished 5th in the Teams Standings.
I’m very happy to continue with Citroën Racing Formula E Team for Season 13. We’ve built a strong relationship within the team, and I’m looking forward to continuing the development of the GEN4. It’s an exciting time for Formula E, with a new generation of car that represents a completely new challenge. I can’t wait to keep working with the whole team and unlock the full potential of the GEN4 once it hits the track. Nick Cassidy, Citroen Racing Formula E driver.
I’m proud to continue this journey with the team. Developing a new generation of race car is always a unique challenge for a driver. The arrival of the GEN4 is incredibly exciting and will mark a major step forward for the championship. We still have plenty of work ahead of us, but I’m confident we’ll arrive at the start of Season 13 with strong foundations and be ready to fight from the very first race. Vergne on the news.
Nissan have confirmed that they will provide powertrains to Andretti across Gen4 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The multi-year deal unites two of the championship’s most established teams to build a powerful technical alliance for the sport’s next generation.
Andretti confirmed in May that they would be concluding their relationship with Porsche going into the Gen4 era, but did not provide more information on which powertrains would be taking their place as Formula E prepares for an exciting new generation.
Launched at the start of the 2022/23 season, the Andretti-Porsche alliance quickly became one of Formula E’s most formidable and rewarding partnerships. Together they helped Jake Dennis win his first drivers’ title.
We’re delighted to welcome Andretti Formula E as our customer team for the GEN4 era. Formula E is an increasingly competitive championship, and having a strong partner is an important part of maximizing both performance and technical development. Andretti is one of the most successful names in motorsport, including Formula E, where it has established itself as one of the leading teams in the sport, consistently competing at the front and securing a Drivers’ World Championship. We look forward to working closely together and building a strong partnership. Tommaso Volpe, Nissan’s Team Principal and Managing Director.
With a motorsports legacy lasting over 80 years and multiple wins and championships across a diverse range of categories including the current Formula E World Drivers’ Championship, Nissan has more than proven its pedigree at the highest echelons of the sport. As an early pioneer of electric vehicles, Nissan has developed vast knowledge in this category and through their time in Formula E have shown how immensely competitive they can be. It’s these characteristics that align so well with the approach of Andretti Formula E and why we are extremely proud to be aligned with the Japanese manufacturer entering the highly anticipated GEN4 era in Formula E. Roger Griffiths, Team Principal of Andretti Formula E.
Formula E’s Gen4 era is fast approaching, and ahead of the start of the 2026/27 Formula E season, Porsche and Kiro Race Co have confirmed the continuation of their technical relationship into the next season and beyond.
Since the start of the partnership at the beginning of the 2024/25 season, the CUPRA Kiro team have been able to utilise the highly efficient, championship-winning Porsche 99X Electric powertrain package. This has seen the small but mighty team put in some impressive results over the last few seasons, including a race win and two pole positions.
Heading into Gen4, both manufacturer and customer are faced with an all-new challenge. The Gen4 car will be an average of 10 seconds faster per lap than the Gen3 car in qualifying mode, Gen4 produces up to 600kW of power, a 71% increase in base output over Gen3 Evo, delivering performance that pushes the limits of electric racing, Gen4 is the only single seater race car with permanent all-wheel drive.
Andretti has become the first Formula E team to confirm their line-up for the 2026/27 season, with both Jake Dennis and Felipe Drugovich set to continue with the team.
The Brazilian born racer joined Andretti at the start of the 2025/26 season, having already made a name for himself in single seater racing as 2022 FIA Formula 2 champion, and reserve driver for the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team (2022-2025).
After a challenging start to the season, Drugovich has found his footing in recent rounds, scoring his first podium at the 2026 Monaco E-Prix. Starting fifth, his best qualifying result at that point in the season, he produced a calm and controlled drive around the principality.
The podium marked an important turning point for the Andretti driver, after admitting in Berlin that he was still learning how to fully adapt to Formula E’s all-electric machinery.
For Andretti, maintaining stability in their driver line-up has been important, especially as the championship looks to enter unchartered territory with the start of the Gen4 era, Formula E’s most exciting chapter yet.
Establishing a relationship in the form of fitting into the bigger picture was always the plan. When we brought Felipe into the team, we centered our relationship as a long-term commitment from both sides with him playing an important part in our future. He’s shown strong speed, great professionalism and has already achieved his first podium in his rookie season, demonstrating his capability of integrating quickly into the team. Roger Griffiths, Andretti Formula E Team Principal.
I’m very happy to continue this journey with Andretti Formula E. From the moment I joined the team, the goal was always to build something that could carry into the future and I’m excited to be part of the team as we enter the GEN4 era. Felipe Drugovich, Andretti Formula E Team.
Envision Racing have announced the continuation of their customer relationship with Jaguar into Formula E’s Gen4 era.
Envision Racing and Jaguar have enjoyed a long and successful relationship together in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, accumulating 58 podiums, 23 wins and 13 poles since the start of their partnership in Season 9.
The Jaguar I-TYPE 7 has been central to this success, racking up 11 race wins in the Gen3 Evo era – the most of any manufacturer.
Heading into the 2026/27 season, the partnership prepares to write a new chapter, as Formula E welcomes the start of the Gen4 era. Capable of reached speeds in excess of 335kph, 0-100kph in approximately 1.8 seconds, and 0-200kph in just 4.4 seconds – 1.5 seconds faster than it predecessor – Gen4 will deliver 50% more power in race mode than the current Gen3 Evo race car.
The Gen4 car will be an average of 10 seconds faster per lap than the Gen3 car in qualifying mode. In Attack Mode, Gen4 produces up to 600kW of power, a 71% increase in base output over Gen3 Evo, delivering performance that pushes the limits of electric racing. Gen4 is the only single-seater race car with permanent all-wheel drive.
Continuing our relationship with Jaguar into the GEN4 era is an important step for Envision Racing. Over the past four seasons we’ve built a strong technical partnership founded on collaboration, innovation, and a shared ambition to compete at the highest level. Together we’ve celebrated race wins, podiums and a World Championship each, and we believe there is more to come. GEN4 represents an exciting new chapter for Formula E, bringing an unprecedented level of performance alongside the championship’s continued commitment to sustainability. Having the confidence of a proven partner gives us a strong platform from which to fight at the front, and we’re excited to continue pushing the boundaries of electric racing together. Sylvain Filippi, Envision Racing Team Principal.
We have had an exceptional relationship with Envision Racing throughout the GEN3 era, and we’re delighted to be continuing this partnership as Formula E enters its next technological chapter. Over the past four seasons, our shared commitment to performance, innovation and electric racing excellence has delivered race wins, podiums, World Championships and a Manufacturers’ title fight that both teams can be proud of. As we move into GEN4, Jaguar’s focus remains on providing a world-class powertrain and working closely with Envision to ensure both teams can compete at the very front of the grid. We look forward to building on the success we’ve achieved together and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in this championship. Ian James, Jaguar TCS Racing Team Principal.
Extending our partnership with Jaguar reflects Envision Racing’s long-term commitment to competing at the forefront of electric motorsport while advancing the technologies and ideas that will shape a more sustainable future. Formula E is a powerful platform where innovation, performance and purpose come together, and this collaboration has consistently demonstrated what can be achieved through shared ambition. As we enter the GEN4 era, we are excited to build on this successful relationship and continue challenging for victories while showcasing the potential of cutting-edge electric mobility. Franz Jung, CEO & Chairman of the Board, Envision Racing.
Formula E and the FIA announced the first provisional calendar for the 2026-27 season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship following validation from the FIA World Motor Sport Council.
Featuring it’s most expansive season yet with 21 races across 13 global cities, highlights include new races at The Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin and MASCOT Zandvoort Circuit, as well as a new home for the London E-Prix at the iconic Brands Hatch circuit.
Round
Location
Circuit
Date
1 & 2
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Jeddah Corniche Circuit
18th & 19th December 2026
3
Mexico City, Mexico
Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez
16th January 2027
4
Austin, USA
Circuit of the Americas
06th February
5
Miami, USA
Miami International Autodrome
20th February
6
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Anhembi Sambadrome Circuit
13th March
7
Sanya, China
Haitang Bay Circuit
17th April
8 & 9
Berlin, Germany
Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit
8th & 9th May
10 & 11
Monaco
Circuit de Monaco
15th & 16th May
12 & 13
London, UK
Brands Hatch
29th & 30th May
14 & 15
Zandvoort, Netherlands
MASCOT Zandvoort Circuit
18th & 19th June
16 & 17
Madrid, Spain
Circuito de Madrid Jarama
26th & 27th June
18 & 19
Shanghai, China
Shanghai International Circuit
10th & 11th July
20 & 21
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo Street Circuit
24th & 25th July
As Formula E and the FIA prepare to unleash the Gen4 car, its massive boost in power and velocity requires tracks built for extreme performance. This has driven a natural shift toward established permanent circuits, through the series remains firmly committed to its city-centre roots. The new locations strike a perfect balance – offering tracks that can handle Gen4’s raw speed while remaining accessible from major city hubs.
Sustainability has been central to the development of the calendar, with race events grouped by continent across the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific, reducing freight mileage and Co2 emissions.
New Race Format
The 2026-27 season and start of the Gen4 era will also welcome a transformative new race format for double-header race weekends, featuring the classic race (E-Prix) and an all-new shorter race (E-PrixUnleashed).
Introduced to showcase the full, unrestricted power of the GEN4 car, this new approach delivers a completely different, fast-paced racing style. The complementing formats will offer fans a highly entertaining mix of tactical, strategic racing and pure, high-speed performance drama across a single weekend.
E-Prix Unleashed
E-Prix
30 minute sprint
45 minute race
High downforce aero setting
Low downforce aero setting
6-minute Attack Mode
8 minute Attack Mode
No PIT BOOST
Mandatory PIT BOOST
We are incredibly proud to unveil our biggest and most ambitious calendar to date. Expanding to 21 races across 13 iconic cities is a huge milestone, and welcoming world-renowned tracks like COTA in Austin, Zandvoort, and Brands Hatch provides the ultimate stage to showcase our new GEN4 era. Every stop on this calendar has been chosen to deliver maximum sporting drama. Launching the season with our first-ever opener under the lights in Jeddah to showcase the speed of these GEN4 cars sets a spectacular tone, while grouping our races into distinct continental clusters ensures we do so as sustainably as possible. The tracks are faster, the competition is fiercer, and we cannot wait to get this historic season underway. Alberto Longo, Co-Founder & Chief Championship Office, Formula E.
We are delighted to support the expansion of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship calendar into key markets such as the USA, as well as on circuits that we believe will truly showcase the dynamic capabilities of the new GEN4 car. This is also a particularly significant moment for us, as we are now able to reveal the framework of the GEN4 sporting regulations. Working in partnership with Formula E and in close consultation with the competitors, we have adapted these regulations to match and highlight the incredible performance of the GEN4, and we believe the result will achieve exactly that. Marek Nawarecki, Director, FIA Circuit Sport Department.
Dennis led the pack away as the 20 cars funnelled through the tight first sector – sadly not unscathed as Nico Mueller and Nyck de Vries both needed to pit for repairs after contact.
Lap 10 and Dennis led Mortara, da Costa – who made it back by Barnard at Turn 1 with the Brit now fourth – Ticktum, Cassidy, Wehrlein, Guenther, Vergne and Nato.
Buemi was the first to jump for his 50kW, all wheel drive Attack Mode boost, and clambered to second – up 12 spots on his grid slot came Lap 17, finally muscling by Edoardo Mortara.
Drivers started to hit the PIT Boost window, with Guenther, Nato, Eriksson, Ticktum and Cassidy the first to jump. In the melee, Da Costa was fed to the wall but managed to carry on. Wehrlein was the driver he clashed with and the standing leader was left worse off and with front wing damage – passed by Evans and left 12th and eventually to retire.
Dennis remained out front and jumped into the pits some time later on Lap 21. He emerged behind compatriot Ticktum who’d gone for Attack Mode to make up enough ground to hit the front.
Ticktum was the eventual race leader once it all shook out, with Mortara, Cassidy and Dennis, four, six and seven seconds back – but the latter pair both in Attack and making up ground fast.
Mortara again put up a staunch defence with Cassidy finally able to squeeze by ahead of Turn 16 on Lap 28 for P2. Dennis still had a couple minutes of Attack in hand.
Dennis dispatched of Cassidy, and within another lap, on Lap 29, Dennis had caught the leader with 20 seconds of Attack to play with. Dennis made it by on the lead up to the final chicane for the race lead.
Evans and Rowland went late with their Attack Mode activations, with energy in-hand. The Kiwi managed to climb up to fifth once his 50kW boost came to an end.
From there, Dennis looked like he’d control things to the flag but right at the last, into the final couple of corners Ticktum jumped Dennis for the win – the pair heading home Nick Cassidy who sealed an emotional podium for Citroen Racing.
Before the race had started, Mitch Evans’ race was run. A technical issue saw his team working away on his Jaguar but they weren’t able to rectify the problem to get him out on the grid for lights out.
The conditions meant a couple of laps behind the Safety Car before the static start, with polesitter Drugovich leading the field through the sweeping right-hand Turn 1.
Taylor Barnard, Pepe Marti, Edoardo Mortara and Nyck de Vries immediately jumped for the first of their two mandatory Attack Mode 50kW, all-wheel drive boosts to make use of that extra power and grip while the pack was bunched up.
Barnard had the front on what was Lap 5, with Drugovich, Wehrlein, Marti, Mortara, Rowland, de Vries, Mueller, Dennis and Maloney following as the field ran two and three wide through Sector 1.
Wehrlein’s overlap in Attack saw him cycle to P1 come Lap 7, heading teammate Mueller by a couple of seconds – though Nico did have a couple more minutes overlap in Attack to make use of himself.
The Porsche’s then worked together to stretch a gap to Drugovich in third, pulling out three seconds as the race passed Lap 10.
Da Costa went later with Attack and made up good ground to third on Lap 16 by the time his first 50kW, all-wheel drive jolt had run its course – behind the lead Porsche pair. He’d clipped Rowland’s Nissan earlier through Turn 1 and damaged his front wing but looked to have avoided any further action.
Buemi sat fourth with three percent of usable energy in-hand on Lap 18 – well placed to pounce as he took Attack Mode number two. He immediately made it by da Costa at the hairpin, setting about Mueller and leader Wehrlein a couple of seconds up the road.
Mueller responded to the charging Envision pair, taking Attack a lap later. However, Eriksson was able to sweep around the outside of Mueller and Buemi at the start of Lap 21 at Turn 1 – the Swede second ahead of Buemi as they navigated Mueller’s Porsche and it was now Eriksson with the energy in hand.
A tour later and Eriksson swept by Wehrlein on the run to Turn 1 – a 16 place gain on his starting berth. He still had an Attack Mode to use, too.
The drivers that had set up for drying conditions were flying – Eriksson 4.4 seconds out front, Vergne flying through the field to P2 on lap 23 while di Grassi joined the party in P3 leaving Wehrlein outside of the podium positions. All three had made up 16 spots on their grid slot.
A Full Course Yellow was required on Lap 24 with Maloney’s Lola in the wars and needed recovery. This left his teammate di Grassi in the ideal position; P3 but with Attack Mode still to use as those around him saw theirs ebb away under caution.
On the restart, Eriksson had it all to do to keep two champions at bay. Vergne was right on the rear of the Envision, with di Grassi in Attack with the pair of them.
Vergne then made a move at the hairpin stick as di Grassi lunged – the pair past Eriksson and now scrapping over the provisional win.
Through Turn 1 on the final lap, di Grassi swept right around the outside of Vergne to pinch P1. He held on in Attack to take the team’s first Formula E win, heading Vergne and Eriksson home on track.
Wehrlein led the pack away down through Turn 1 with Dennis going the long way around Evans for P2 with everyone keen to get on with it and push for track position as the win rose and dark rain clouds loomed large.
The Porsche scrapped with Dennis’ Andretti, briefly changing places for the lead on Lap 4 with the field three wide wide for large parts of the lap. The Brit did take P1 on Lap 6 through Sector 2, and the instruction over his radio was “elbows out” with the drizzle continuing to fall.
Dennis led da Costa, Wehrlein, Guenter, Evans, Buemi, Mueller, Rowland, Vergne and Drugovich on Lap 7.
Porsche told Wehrlein to fight back and put his foot down to hit the front, even if it meant using more energy. The Season 10 champion did just that at the end of Lap 7 to retake the lead from Dennis.
Standings leader, Evans had a percent or so of usable energy in-hand on the rest of the top 10 as he sat sixth.
The Pit Boost window opened on Lap 13, with Drugovich leading a gaggle into the pitlane a lap later.
The first of the front runners to box were Werhlein, da Costa and Rowland on Lap 15. On track leader Dennis pitted next lap.
When the race order all shook out, Wehrlein, da Costa and Vergne led Dennis, Rowland and Evans.
The rain really closed in on Lap 19, with the safety car deployed due to the conditions. Lap 23 and the racing resumed with Wehrlein the field away as the majority jumped for their 50kW all wheel drive Attack Mode boost – a good move with the water down on the circuit.
Mortara – who’d gone early in Attack – then had a fight on with Dennis for P3. He held on for half a lap but ultimately the all-wheel drive Andretti in Attack Mode was able to make it by.
Wehrlein strode away from the restart to take the chequered flag, heading da Costa and Dennis home.
Dennis took off from pole to lead the pack through Turn 1 and into Lap 1 with teammate Drugovich and Mitch Evans.
The Andretti’s sat one-two out front early on, with the pair dictating the pace and keeping energy use in check while making their cars wide enough to keep Evans and the rest back.
Wehrlein made his move to the front, splitting the Andretti’s with a move by Drugovich for P2 on Lap 7. Dennis led the German, his teammate, Evans, Ticktum, Rowland, Buemi, Cassidy, de Vries and da Costa.
The Porsche driver took the lead a lap later, though his move from P6 to P1 had cost him an extra percent of energy compared to those in the chasing pack.
Dennis retook the lead on Lap 10 as Ticktum and Maloney became the first to take the initial of their two mandatory 50kW, Attack Mode boosts.
Ticktum used that to clamber up to second come Lap 11 and chase the leader – Wehrlein once again. The Brit made it my the Porsche driver a lap later as his Attack Mode drew towards an end.
Cassidy was another to go early into Attack and carved his way from the back end of the top 10 to P1 on Lap 14 – he loves these tactical races and he’d all be set to try and put his stamp on things from here.
Mortara had fended off Wherlein with Dennis, Drugovich, Cassidy, Evans, Ticktum, Vergne, Eriksson, Buemi in the top 10. The Andretti’s though, went late into Attack and both had an overlap with more than a minute left to use.
Duly, Dennis took the lead once again on Lap 19 with Drugovich back in P2 as it was off the line – while Ticktum went flying over the back of Mortara under braking.
Half a lap later, standings leader Evans got all tangled up with Maloney down at the Hairpin, throwing a red flag for the ensuing traffic jam.
Once the track was clear, Dennis and Drugovich again led the pack away from the grid while Rowland instantly went for his first Attack on what was Lap 21 on the restart.
That saw the Nissan driver take top spot by the end of Lap 23, with the two Porsche’s – Wehrlein and Mueller – splitting the Andretti’s of Dennis and Drugovich behind.
Lap 25 and da Costa was next to lead. Two Attacks to use post-restart for the Jaguar driver and he made full use to slice through the top 10 to P1.
Nato and Wehrlein came to blows on Lap 26 with the Nissan winding up in the wall, throwing a full course yellow.
Once green, da Costa flew away to a two-second lead over Rowland but was slapped with a five second time penalty for causing a collision at Turn 6.
The Nissan driver was the net lead but an Attack overlap saw Dennis drive straight by the Brit for the effective race lead at the start of Lap 34.
Late drama, saw Rowland throw it away finding the wall. A brief full course yellow wouldn’t prevent Andretti’s first one-two with Dennis heading home Drugovich and Pepe Marti.
However, it changed after the race, Dennis remaining in P1 but Drugovich got a penalty which dropped him to fifth.
So the top 10 are- P1: Dennis, P2: Marti, P3: De Vries, P4: Da Costa, P5: Drugovich, P6: Guenther, P7: Mueller, P8: Vergne, P9: Barnard and P10: Di Grassi.
An exciting young talent, Doriane Pin will support the development of Citroen Racing’s Gen4 package.
The young French driver has already achieved a lot in her racing career, including the 2022 Ferrari Challenge Europe title, a class win at the 2022 24 Hours of Spa and most recently, the F1 Academy title in 2025.
Her new role with Citroen Racing will see Doriane support the team in the development and refinement of the team’s Gen4 package, helping to optimise performance, energy management systems, and software calibration ahead of next season. As such, the team have confirmed that the 22 year old will have multiple opportunities to get behind the wheel of Formula E machinery in the coming months.
The news follows a strong run of form for the Citroen squad, who have already accomplished a race win, a pole position and multiple podiums in the first half of their debut season.
This year, Doriane is competing in the European Le Mans Series with Duqueine, alongside her duties as a Development Driver for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team and Development Driver for Peugeot Sport Hypercar program.
I’m really looking forward to this new role and to joining this project. Formula E is a rapidly growing championship, and it’s both exciting to watch and to drive. I’ve already started working on the GEN4 simulator with the team, which has been a great way of understanding the systems and the driving approach. As a French driver, it’s a special feeling to join Citroën. It’s a brand with a strong motorsport heritage, and being part of that story means a lot. I’m excited to get started and to build something together. Doriane Pin, Citroen Racing Development Driver.
Doriane is one of the most promising and complete young drivers we have seen in recent years. Beyond her results, she brings strong technical insight and a clear ability to translate feedback into performance gains, which is critical in Formula E where we have limited development time. Her involvement in the refinement of our GEN4 package will be extremely valuable as we prepare for the future of the championship. Just as importantly, having a talented young French driver join the team is a proud moment for all of us. Cyril Blais, Team Principal Citroen Racing.
Formula E veteran, Lucas di Grassi, will call time on his Formula E career at the end of the 2025/26 season.
Back in 2014, Lucas became the first driver to commit to the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, quickly becoming one of the most vocal advocates for the series – as well as the first-ever race winner.
Since then, Lucas has gone on to become one of the most successful drivers in Formula E history, with 13 race victories, 41 podiums, 4 pole positions and 1077 championship points. His greatest achievement came in 2017, when he was crowned Formula E champion after an incredible title fight with Sebastien Buemi.
Away from the track, Lucas’ technical insight and expertise has been invaluable in supporting the development of the championship, with the Brazilian driver playing a key role in the development of the original prototype that was used as a proof-of-concept for the GEN1 car.
After a lifetime dedicated to racing, 2026 will mark my final season as a professional racing driver and the beginning of a new chapter. Motorsport has been my life for as long as I can remember, giving me discipline and grit before I knew why I needed them, and purpose in moments when the road ahead was far from clear. From the suburbs of São Paulo to Monaco, racing shaped my life in ways I could never have imagined. It changed me profoundly as a driver, person, father, and human being. I gave everything I had to this sport, and in return, it gave me a life beyond anything I could have dreamed of. I am deeply grateful to my family, who supported me from day one through every sacrifice, difficult decision, victory, and defeat. Without their love, patience, and belief, none of this would have been possible. It is with them, especially my wonderful wife and children, that I have made this decision. I’d like to say a very special thank you to Formula E, where I have spent the last fourteen years surrounded by extraordinary people, people who started writing on napkins and created an amazing championship that I now consider my home. This decision comes with emotion, but also with peace. Every great race has a final lap, and I want mine to be driven with the same intensity, commitment, and love that brought me here. I will give everything in my final races and I will share more news with you soon about the bright future ahead. Di Grassi on the news.
Lucas is not just a driver; he is part of the Formula E family. From the inception of Formula E, which he helped shape, and the very first race in Beijing in 2014, Lucas has been a strong competitor and a fundamental part of the championship’s growth. His passion for electric racing has been invaluable to the series. While we will miss seeing him behind the wheel, his legacy as a World Champion and passion for innovation in sustainability lives on in Formula E. We wish him nothing but the best in his next chapter, and I have no doubt he will continue to be a driving force in the future of motorsport. Alejandro Agag, co-founder and chairman of Formula E.
The pair that ended Round 9 in contact led the pack away with double Monaco polesitter Ticktum heading Jaguar’s da Costa through St Devote.
Vergne, meanwhile, made a move fro third at the Nouvelle Chicane with da Costa spinning out of second spot in contact with Mortara and all the way down to P15 at the same spot – no luck for the Jaguar driver.
Over the line on Lap 2, Mortara swept by Ticktum for the race lead with Citroen’s Vergne following. The Mahindra driver flew to a two-second lead with Citroen’s Vergne behind with Mortara looking to make the pace in his car – as shown by teammate de Vries’ Round 9 win on Saturday – count.
It was short lived for Mortara, though, with the stewards slapping him with a 10 second time penalty for that contact on lap 1.
Nico Mueller in the Porsche was the first to jump for the initial of his two 50kW all wheel drive Attack Mode boosts on Lap 4. He made use to fire to provisional lead.
Mueller led Mortara, Ticktum, Vergne, Rowland, Evans, Drugovich, de Vries, Barnard Marti and Dennis were top 10. Jaguar’s Evans used six minutes of Attack to slice to the race lead at Mirabeau on Lap 11 – some move from the Kiwi at the same spot as his famous overtake in Season 7.
The Andretti’s were next to move for Attack and clambered into the top six. Vergne took his second trip through the activation zone on Lap 12 to match the yellow cars ahead.
Mortara barged by Mueller at Turn 1 on Lap 14, with Drugovich able to follow and leapfrog the pair of them up the hill to steal P2. Ticktum finally jumped for his first Attack Mode on Lap 15 – the Cupra Kiro driver down the order in P8 at the time.
The polesitter was able to force the issue to climb to an eventual second as the group ahead fought between themselves – sweeping by net leader Evans at Tabac on Lap 17 with P1 Mortara to serve his time penalty post-race.
Pepe Marti and Nick Cassidy came together at Rascasse on Lap 19 – Cassidy managing to reverse out of the scene of the accident while Marti’s stuck car demanded a full course yellow for it to be cleared.
Da Costa had hit the front under Attack Mode in the meantime with Mortara, Ticktum, Drugovich, Evans, Rowland, Barnard, Dennis, Wehrlein and Guenther the top 10.
Rowland made a move for P1 at the chicane that same lap and looked to be in a good spot on energy, and with no driver behind having an overlap in Attack.
Barnard’s busy race came to an end in the wall at Portier after an overambitious move on da Costa went awry on Lap 26. Another brief Full Course Yellow for Rowland to navigate but the Nissan driver was able to convert from there to lead the field home.
The full top 10 are- P1: Rowland, P2: Drugovich, P3: Da Costa, P4: Evans, P5: Mortara, P6: Mueller, P7: Erikkson, P8: De Vries, P9: Di Grassi and P10: Maloney.
It was a fairly sensible start to the race with polesitter Ticktum leading the pack away and down to Turn 1. However, the calm was short lived and by Lap 4 we had our first Safety Car of the race with Nick Cassidy and Jake Dennis finding trouble.
Upon the restart on Lap 6, the race nearly witnessed a case of deja vu with Joel Eriksson and Nico Mueller coming close to contact – the tight Monaco streets requiring every ounce of driver of driver concentration. A few laps later, Mueller found himself in the midst of drama again, this time with Porsche teammate Wehrlein, the Swiss driver colliding with the rear of his German teammate.
Both drivers were forced to pit due to damage from the incident, Wehrlein with a puncture and Mueller missing the front portion of his Porsche machine. On the same lap, Oliver Rowland also suffered a puncture, the inevitable pit stop sending him to the rear of the field and killing his hopes of a points finish.
PIT Boost stops began on Lap 15, with Eriksson and Mueller the first to make the mandatory stop. De Vries followed them into the pits a lap later, and came back out in 7th, the cars ahead still needing to pit. As the Pit Boost cycle played out it was da Costa who found himself with the race lead on Lap 20, albeit with de Vries and Evans hot on his heels, the pair both using Attack Mode to challenge the Porsche driver.
As de Vries made the overtake and resumed the race lead, polesitter Ticktum returned to the podium positions with a move on da Costa, but reported on team radio that he was struggling for pace in the closing laps.
The close battle between the pair came to a head on Lap 28 with a dramatic crash into Turn 10 which saw da Costa lose a wheel and come to a stop at the side of the track.
Following the incident, the race returned to green flag racing for one final lap, but nobody could catch the Mahindra of de Vries, who had established a comfortable gap at the front of the field.
The full top 10 are- P1: De Vries, P2: Evans, P3: Marti, P4: Drugovich, P5: Buemi, P6: Eriksson, P7: Barnard, P8: Di Grassi, P9: Cassidy and P10: Gunther.
Mitch Evans and Jaguar TCS Racing will part company at the end of the season, following a successful ten year partnership.
New Zealand-born Evans joined Jaguar back in 2016, when both driver and manufacturer made their debut in Formula E. Since then, he has been a driving force behind the team’s development and success in the world’s leading all-electric championship.
In his second season with the team (2017/18), Evans put in several promising performances including Jaguar’s first podium finish in Hong Kong ad a Julius Baer Pole Position in Zurich. Another significant milestone came the following year, when the Kiwi driver secured both his and Jaguar’s first Formula E victory in Rome.
Since those early seasons, Evans has rarely been out of title contention, most notably in the 2021/22 season which proved to be his best yet in terms of points. Evans’ 180 points was a remarkable 75 better than his prior benchmark effort in his third campaign, bolstered by seven trips to the podium, including three wins.
The Kiwi took the title challenge right to the final weekend, but a gutting retirement in London meant he had it all to do to overturn Stoffel Vandoorne come the Seoul finale. He did all he could with a win in the opener but it wasn’t enough and Evans was forced to settle for second in the final standings.
The partnership between Jaguar TCS Racing and Mitch has been synonymous with the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Through his huge successes achieved with the team over the course of the past decade, Mitch has cemented his place in Jaguar’s motorsport history. Both Mitch and the team have reached this decision together and, with 11 races still remaining in our partnership, we will be doing everything we can at Jaguar TCS Racing to ensure we continue to support Mitch’s efforts in the Drivers’ World Championship, as well as our fight for the Teams’ and Manufacturers’ World Championships. Throughout my time in Formula E Mitch has been a formidable competitor and superbly gifted racing driver. His record-breaking number of wins have all been achieved with Jaguar, so on behalf of the whole Jaguar TCS Racing team, I’d like to thank Mitch and wish him all the best for the future. Ian James, Jaguar TCS Racing Team Principal.
To have been with Jaguar TCS Racing right from the beginning and achieved so much success throughout the last ten years in Formula E has been incredible. It has been a memorable experience and there have been so many highlights throughout our journey together, but the time is right to embark on a new challenge for next season. I am grateful to Jaguar for the opportunity to race for such an iconic brand and will be giving my all to win the Drivers’ World Championship this season while working closely with my team-mate and friend António [Félix da Costa] as we battle for the Teams’ and Manufacturers’ World titles. Mitch Evans, Jaguar TCS Racing driver.
Mortara led the pack down to the hairpin from pole, with Rowland jumping Wehrlein for P2 off the line. Energy looked to be critical, with temperatures also a push – drivers and engineers looking to conserve from the off.
Zane Maloney hit the front on Lap 6 for the first time in his Formula E career, with the Lola Yamaha ABT driver keen to press on while others conserved – Lucas di Grassi found himself fifth from 19th on the grid at lights out.
The lead changed hands by the turn early on, with Guenther cycling to P1 – the DS driver gaining 10 spots from his starting position.
In the energy stake a third into the race, the Porsche pair had a percent or so in-hand on the leaders as Mortara headed Rowland, Maloney, Cassidy, Guenther, di Grassi, Barnard, Ticktum, Wehrlein and Mueller on Lap 9.
Di Grassi then jumped four drivers in one move at Turn 1 to lead on Lap 11, with Maloney following his veteran teammate’s lead to take P2. The Brazilian approaching the halfway stage, sat among the best in terms of remaining energy.
The Lola’s did cycle back into the pack while Cassidy and Rowland elbowed their way to the front.
Ticktum, Da Costa, Drugovich and Wehrlein all pitted for their mandatory PIT BOOST stop – yielding 10% extra usable energy for the drivers to use. The Porsche driver’s stop, however, was enforced with what looked like a puncture leaving him at the back of the pack.
Rowland was one of the last to pit, and the overcut handed him the race lead on Lap 26 by half a second over Cassidy as he made his exit from the pitlane.
Mueller started his charge from sixth on Lap 28, with four percent energy in hand on those ahead and six minutes of his 50kW Attack Mode boost to use. Come Turn 1 on Lap 29, he’d sliced by Rowland, Mortara, Barnard and Maloney for P1 as it stood.
Cassidy followed with his jump for Attack and mirrored Mueller’s progress to take second while the Porsche driver stretched a three second advantage out front.
Lap times tumbled under the minute mark as the drivers teed up a sprint finish. Mueller headed Cassidy, Rowland, Mortara, Evans, Da Costa, Barnard, Marti, Maloney and Dennis the top 10 on Lap 31.
Two missed Attack Mode activation attempts for Dennis ruined what looked like a shot at silverware – with the Brit having managed energy well.
Mueller had four second on Cassidy while Rowland and Mortara in third and fourth held two more minutes of their 50kW, Attack Mode boosts remaining.
The Porsche driver was able to make that advantage count in the run to the flag, heading Cassidy and Rowland home for his first Formula E victory.
Opel has signed Sophia Florsch as Test and Development Driver as it enters the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
The 25 year old will make her first public appearance on April 21st and 22nd, when the new Gen4 cars of the all-electric series will be officially presented in France.
Florsch began her career in karting before moving up to motor racing in 2015 and making a splash in the British Ginetta Junior Championship as the youngest winner.
Through stints in ADA Formula 4, the European Formula 3 Championship and the Formula Regional European Championship, she established herself in single-seater racing and made history by becoming the first woman to score points and podium finishes in both the German Formula 4 and later in the FIA Formula 3 Championship.
In the years that followed, she successfully continued her career in prototype and GT racing, finished on the podium in the European Le Mans Series, finished in the top 10 at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, competed in the FIA World Endurance Championship and the German Touring Car Masters (DTM) – and is now considered among the most prominent women in international motorsport.
With Sophia’s signing, we at Opel are sending a clear signal for the consistent promotion of young talents in electric motorsport. Her precise technical feedback as well as her analytical way of working in the simulator and on the track will play an essential role in the further development of our GEN4 package. At the same time, her fresh approach fits perfectly with our OMG! GSE campaign, with which we present the emotional side of our all-electric high-performance models. We combine targeted talent promotion with high sporting standards and thus strengthen the visibility of a new generation in motorsport that combines sporting performance with public presence. Jorg Schrott, Team Principal.
Formula E is currently the toughest racing series in the world – and that’s exactly where Opel and I are now competing together. The fact that a brand with 125 years of motorsport DNA is now taking the step into a world championship is impressive. As a German driver, being part of this factory team is more than a privilege for me. The GEN4 car is a thoroughbred race car: over 800 hp, all-wheel drive, ultra-fast. I can’t wait to go into depth with the engineers, understand this car and get the maximum out of it. Together, we want to show what true teamwork can do – achieve sporting success and win the hearts of motorsport fans for Opel and Formula E. Florsch on the news.
Citroen Racing are the latest team to commit to Formula E’s Gen4 era.
The historic French manufacturer, who joined the all-electric championship at the start of this season, has already made a lasting first impression with their competitive performance over the opening six rounds.
Nick Cassidy picked up a podium in Citroen Racing’s first race during the season opener in Sao Paulo, followed by a win in just their second race in the championship back in Mexico City. Id Madrid, Round 6 of the 2025/26 season he ticked another box, after securing the Julius Baer Pole Position.
Citroen made the announcement of their Gen4 commitment during the Madrid E-Prix weekend, with their decision reinforcing Formula E as a central pillar of Citroen’s electrification and performance strategy.
At a race day media round table, the French team reinforced the importance of Formula E in helping the manufacturer achieve their electrification goals, calling the championship “the ultimate platform” for the “humble but ambitious” team.
Opel has announced its entry into the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship for Season 13 – the beginning of the GEN4 era.
Named the ‘Opel GSE Formula E Team’ the Russelsheim-based organisation is taking its commitment to electric motorsport to the next level, while showcasing its all-electric GSE models.
As a German brand with a long motorsport tradition and success in rallying, touring cars and endurance racing, Opel is now bringing its technical expertise to the world’s fastest-growing racing series.
The news was officially announced by Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds and Opel CEO Florian Huettl at a press conference.
Opel’s motorsport department, led by Opel GSE Formula E Team Principal and Motorsport Director Jorg Schrott, has already been established and is preparing for the German brand’s entry into the championship. A team of vehicle, development and strategy engineers and operational management is already preparing for the start of the season.
We are delighted to welcome Opel as a new factory team in Formula E. As a strong German brand with distinctive engineering expertise and a fresh, bold image, Opel brings a long and storied history in motorsport and a new dynamic to the starting grid. Opel’s commitment also shows the importance of Formula E for global car manufacturers in the transition to electric mobility. Jeff Dodds on the news.
Joining Formula E marks a new milestone for Opel on our journey towards an electric future. With Formula E moving to GEN4 cars as of the coming season, we see this as the ideal time to join this exciting, all-electric racing competition. Our Opel GSE Formula E Team will show what our brand stands for: German engineering, bold design and electrified performance, attributes that also apply to Opel’s fully-electric GSE models such as the Mokka GSE and soon the new Corsa GSE. Huettl on the news.
DS Automobiles has announced that it will be departing the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship at the end of Season 12.
DS Automobiles is one of the most decorated manufacturers in Formula E history, famously becoming the first brand to secure back-to-back double titles. Since joining the series in Season 2, the marque has secured four titles, 18 victories, and 55 podiums across more than 139 races.
They have a rich history in the sport, partnering with Virgin Racing before moving to Techeetah in 20218 and its most recent tenure being with Penske since 2023.
The team’s current drivers are Maximilian Guenther and Taylor Barnard with having the likes of Jean-Eric Vergne, Stoffel Vandoorne, Antonio Giovinazzi, Sergio Sette Camara and Nico Muller across many years.
At the end of Season 12 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, DS Automobiles is changing its sporting commitment to explore new areas of technological innovation. Within this framework, the Brand is focusing on its title partnership with SailGP Team France announced on January 15, 2026 and thus opening a new chapter in its evolution. The statement read.
Ella Lloyd will once again get behind the wheel of the GEN3 Evo, representing Envision Racing at the upcoming Madrid Rookie Test on March 22nd.
Lloyd from Wales, began racing competitively in 2022 in the Ginetta Junior Championship, finishing in the points at 15 of the 25 races that season. The following year, she competed in the Ginetta GT Championship, earning the vice-champion title in a competitive field.
At the beginning of 2024, Ella competed in the Formula Winter Series, taking the Female Driver Trophy multiple times. The same year, she competed in British F4, completing the season with three P2 results, one P3 and multiple points finishes.
In 2025, Ella competed in F1 Academy, finishing the season 4th in the championship with 109 points and has returned for her second season this year.
Madrid will mark Ella’s fourth opportunity to drive Formula E machinery – her second representing Envision Racing.
I’m really looking forward to driving the Formula E car again with Envision Racing. The test last year in Valencia was a fantastic experience and I learnt a great deal from the team. I’m excited to build on that progress and continue developing in Madrid. Lloyd on the news.
We are delighted to welcome Ella back to the team for the Madrid rookie test. She demonstrated impressive pace during her first outing in Valencia. This test will be a great opportunity for her to continue that progress and further integrate with the team. Sylvain Filippi, Managing Director & CTO of Envision Racing.
Porsche has confirmed Ayhancan Guven and Elia Weiss for the Madrid Rookie Test on Sunday 22nd March.
Reigning DTM champion, Ayhancan Guven will get his third opportunity behind the wheel of the GEN3 Evo in the Madrid Rookie Test. The 28 year old previously took part part in the Miami Rookie Free Practice session earlier in the season, as well as the Berlin Rookie Test held last July. During the test, Guven took the second fastest time of the day – an impressive feat against a highly talented field.
Joining Guven, and completing Porsche’s line up for the test, is 16 year old Elia Weiss. Last year, Weiss became the youngest driver to test Formula E machinery, having celebrated his 16th Birthday just three weeks before last year’s Berlin Rookie Test. The youngster has just finished his first season in the UAE4 Series (the successor of the F4 Middle East Championship).
2022/23 Formula E Champion, Jake Dennis, has signed a multi-year contract extension with Andretti Global and will remain with the team into Season 13 and beyond.
The news comes five years after Dennis’ Formula E debut at the Diriyah E-Prix in 2021. Since then, Dennis and Andretti have formed one of the longest running and most successful driver-team pairings in the history of the all-electric championship, accumulating seven race wins, 24 podiums and over 700 points.
Dennis 2025/26 Formula E campaign got off to a strong start, with a victory from pole at the Sao Paulo E-Prix. Since the opening race, the Andretti driver has managed to score points in all, but one, of the following rounds. He currently sits 8th in the drivers’ championship on 39 points.
I’m absolutely thrilled to be signing a multi-year deal with Andretti Global. For me, it made perfect sense to continue our partnership and my career with the team, a team which I’ve been with from the start of my Formula E career. The belief the team has shown in me over the years has been incredible, and that trust means a huge amount. We’ve built something really strong together, and I’m proud to continue that journey with a group of people I know so well and genuinely enjoy working with. There have been so many great memories together, and I’m confident we can continue our success into the future. Dennis on the news.
I am beyond pleased to be able to make this announcement. At the time, when the team, along with BMW, initially partnered with Jake, we never could have imagined how the relationship would develop. Jake has been an integral part of Andretti Formula E’s transformation into one of the series’ leading teams of today. His commitment to us, his belief in the team and ours in him, is one of the key reasons for all of the success we have been fortunate enough to have experienced together. We look forward to closing out the current season as strong as we started it before transitioning to Season 13 together. Roger Griffiths, Team Principal of Andretti Formula E.
The 2026 Tokyo E-Prix will return as a spectacular night race, with both of the races starting at 20:00 local time, making it the first time the all-electric series has raced after dark on the streets of Japan.
The inaugural Tokyo E-Prix in 2024 was a landmark event, marking the first ever FIA-sanctioned World Championship motorsport event held in the city.
The 2025 Tokyo E-Prix was a historic double header, where a Japanese team secured their first ever win on home soil. Nissan Formula E team’s Oliver Rowland took top step of the podium in Round 9, setting the stage to ultimately seal the 24/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship title.
Returning for a third year, this season’s double-header will take place on Saturday July 25th and Sunday July 26th. The world’s most advanced electric race car, the Gen3 Evo, will once again battle it out on the streets around the Tokyo Big Sight convention center on the Tokyo Bay waterfront.
It has been officially decided that the 2026 Tokyo E-Prix will be held as a night race. Tokyo E-Prix started in 2024 as Japan’s first-ever formal motor race on public streets, and 2025 Tokyo E-Prix ramped this up as a double-header. Each time the race is held, it draws many spectators captivated by the excellence of EVs and the intense and thrilling racing that takes place. The 2026 Tokyo E-Prix, the third time for Formula E to be held here in Tokyo, will be a night race to let the world know about Tokyo’s fascinating nightlife. I am confident that the 2026 Tokyo E-Prix will not only accelerate the spread of zero emission vehicles and initiatives for the realization of a sustainable world but will also add more brilliance to Tokyo’s nights. The race will be held on the two days of July 25 and 26. Let’s all cheer on a race that may be even hotter than the summer heat. Tokyo will join forces with the organisers and others related to the race to ensure its success. Yuriko Koike, Governor of Tokyo.
Hosting a Formula E night race event in Tokyo is a massive milestone. This is a city that is committed to our vision to accelerate change towards an electric future, and we thank Governor Koike and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government for their partnership. We are delighted to play a part in re-energising Tokyo’s incredible nightlife scene and bringing exciting racing to the streets of the capital. To see the world’s most innovative electric race cars – the GEN3 Evo – competing under the dramatic lights of the Tokyo Bay waterfront will be an unforgettable moment for our passionate Japanese fans and those watching on at home. Alberto Longo, Co-Founder and Chief Championship Office, Formula E.
Mortara led away from pole Dennis and Da Cost running two by two through the first sector – the Brit able to hold on to P2. At Turn 13, Dennis forced Mortara onto the defensive and Rowland sneaked by up the inside of the Mahindra in the process – the race lead for the reigning champion.
Buemi hit the front on Lap 4, with a leap from fourth around the outside of Rowland at the hairpin – the top six shuffling as drivers sought to look after energy.
Lap 5 and Buemi ceded the lead back to Rowland – with da Costa also making it by the Envision.
Come Lap 8, Rowland was backing the pack up some five seconds a lap slower than Buemi had dictated from the front earlier on – the Swiss briefly swapped spots with Rowland briefly, but the Nissan driver took P1 back at hairpin a lap later before da Costa again cycled to P1 on Lap 10.
Lap 11 saw di Grassi become the first to take the initial of two mandatory 50kW, all wheel drive Attack mode boosts, while Mortara took first position.
Rowland jumped for Attack on Lap 16, with the lead changing hands ever regularly – Buemi now out front with Mortara, da Costa and di Grassi in-behind.
Ticktum then made it past Rowland with the CUPRA KIRO making expert use of Attack – though he was still 2.5 seconds back from da Costa who’s made a break for it as it all kicked off behind.
Rowland was the first to take his second Attack Mode with the laps ticking down. Buemi and Mortara, dropping to fourth and fifth behind the Nissan driver, who was chasing Ticktum and da Costa – the Portuguese managing to jump through the activation zone while retaining the lead.
Da Costa led Ticktum, Rowland, Buemi, Mortara, Marti, Wehrlein, Evans, Vergne and di Grassi with four laps to run.
Rowland managed to make use of an Attack Mode overlap to take second from Ticktum, with Buemi also passing the Cupra Kiro driver before dispatching Rowland later that same lap.
Da Costa had checked out – leading the field home by some 3.5 seconds. Buemi held Rowland for P2.
After Nyck de Vries sticken Mahindra was removed from the initial grid line-up the pack fired away to Turn 1 with Edo Mortara bogging down in a huge burnout – losing P1 immediately as the front-runners swamped the Swiss’ car.
Guenther happily accepted the invite to take the lead into Turn 1 while Nato, Barnard and Wehrlein followed – Mortara finding himself fifth just ahead of the second Porsche of Nico Mueller.
A full course yellow followed on Lap 2 after Pepe Marti swept across the nose of the unfortunate Zane Maloney – whole Lola Yamaha ABT came off worst, with race-ending damage requiring a safety car.
Lap 4 and we were green and racing again with Guenther leading the field away. Wehrlein managed to make some forward progress with a move on Barnard for third heading down to the final chicane at the end of that lap on the restart.
Nato swept into the lead on Lap 6 and from there, the race settled into a fast-paced rhythm with energy becoming less critical thanks to the Safety Car.
Wehrlein pinched second from Guenther into the Bus Stop chicane on Lap 14 as the field compressed to within 7.5 seconds, and the PIT BOOST window approached.
The Porsche driver then hit the front at Turn 13 with the pace picking up. Guenther was the first to jump for his mandatory 50kW, all wheel drive Attack Mode boost on Lap 15.
The end of Lap 16 saw another half dozen to take to the pits for their stop. As it stood on Lap 17, Barnard looked to be the provisional leader – though two thirds of the pack were yet to take to the pit lane.
Out front, Wehrlein and Guenther were scrapping for P1, with Guenther making it by as Wehrlein slipped into the pits for his PIT Boost stop at the end of Lap 18.
The provisional lead, of those who’d stopped, switched hands to Jake Dennis – with Barnard jumping for Attack Mode. However, when it all shook out, it was Guenther who was able to retain the lead – Porsche’s Wehrlein second and yet to take Attack.
The German made than advantage count as he activated his 50kW, all-wheel drive boost to pass Guenther on Lap 20.
That early jump for Attack cost Guenther – with the German sliding further down the order as Dennis and da Costa made it by for second and third, then Ticktum making it through for fourth on Lap 22.
Ticktum defended hard to fend off Barnard but with the DS on Attack Mode, the Brit was powerless – Barnard making it by for fourth across the start/finish on Lap 23.
Wehrlein drew out a five-second lead on Dennis with da Costa, Barnard, Ticktum and Guenther the top six as it stood on that lap.
Barnard made it by Nato for third at the hairpin despite running in that standard 300kW mode – the latter having made his way up the order in Attack on Lap 25.
Lap 26 saw Mortara making use of his late Attack Mode activation – slicing by Nato for fifth and Barnard for fourth. Come Turn 13 and the Mahindra driver had recovered to second spot – hunting Wehrlein, who was some seven seconds clear out front.
A late Attack looked to be the way forward. Evans was next to slice through the field – making it as far as third come Lap 28.
Cassidy was next to move but could only make it as far as sixth spot at the end of his 50kW boost on Lap 31.
Wehrlein had it all in hand in P1, with Mortara held at arm’s length as the German took the chequered flag.
The full top 10 are- P1: Wehrlein, P2: Mortara, P3: Evans, P4: Mueller, P5: Da Costa, P6: Cassidy, P7: Buemi, P8: Vergne, P9: Dennis and P10: Barnard.
With wet weather making an appearance in Miami and no wet track-time so far, the race got underway behind the Safety Car.
The pack formed up after five laps under caution for a standing start, with the leaders scrabbling through Turn 1.
Mueller led away with Drugovich immediately jumping for the first of his two 50kW, all wheel driver Attack Mode boosts and back into P1 just a few corners later in tricky, damp conditions.
Mueller and de Vries followed suit with Attack a lap later and Eriksson and Wehrlein on Lap 8. The former pair hit the front on Lap 9 with their Attack Mode spells overlapping Drugovich’s.
The lead changed hands again on Lap 11, with Andretti’s Brazilian driver slicing by de Vries’ Mahindra for P2 with Porsche’s Nico Mueller still out-front. A couple of laps later and Drugovich was P1, moving by Mueller in Sector 1.
Conditions were super tough and slick with grip hard to come by. Da Costa was next of the leaders to jump for Attack – and quickly set about moving his Jaguar into the top three on Lap 17 in all-wheel driver.
Second became first out of the final turn for the Portuguese with a minute of his first Attack Mode remaining. Evans followed his teammate’s lead and took his first dose of Attack Mode to clamber into third from the back end of the top 10.
At the hairpin, Mueller moved back into the lead of the race and held track position through Turn 1 of the next lap to keep da Costa at bay as the Portuguese battled his teammate for second. Evans managed to sweep around the outside of Turn 1 on lap 26 to take P2 and set about Mueller.
That wouldn’t last, though as Drugovich clipped and spun da Costa as the rain began to fall more heavily – tumbling the Portuguese down to sixth and Drugovich into the pits for repairs and entirely out of contention.
At the end of Lap 27, Evans then sold Mueller the dummy to steal the race lead through the final couple of corners – some move – with de Vries now sitting third.
Evans had pulled a 1.5 second lead come lap 30 over Mueller and De Vries. The whole pack were yet to take their second Attack Mode activation, though, so all was liable to change.
Wehrlein was the first of the top 10 to leap through the activation loop for his second Attack. Four minutes of that 50kW, all-wheel drive surge. Mueller countered on lap 34 to cover him off as Wehrlein took P3 with Mueller moving into second.
The top 10: P1: Evans, P2: Mueller, P3: Wehrlein, P4: Eriksson, P5: De Vries, P6: Mortara, P7: Buemi, P8: Da Costa, P9: Marti and P10: Dennis.
Mahindra Racing has announced that Jake Hughes will join the team as a Reserve and Simulator Driver for the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
The Brit is no stranger to Formula E, having completed full-time in the championship for three seasons, two with NEOM McLaren and the other with Maserati.
Hughes quickly asserted himself in the series, with an impressive one-lap pace that started with third fastest in qualifying for the opening round in Mexico City, second in the first of the Diriyah double-header events before taking his first pole in the second.
The Birmingham born racer would go on to achieve two ABB Formula E podiums during his tenure in the series, as well as becoming a record-breaker in his rookie season, jumping into the GEN3BETA to set a new Guinness World Record for indoor speed, hitting 218.71kmh inside the London ExCeL that hosted the London E-Prix that weekend.
Hughes has already begun development work the Mahindra Racing simulator in Banbury, with the team hoping that Hughes’ support – alongside their official Reserve Driver, Kush Maini – will prove vital to the success of the team and their ultimate goal of fighting for the championship.
I’m excited to begin this next chapter in my Formula E career with Mahindra Racing. What Mahindra have built over the past few seasons is very impressive, and it’s clear that the team is on a really positive trajectory. I’m looking forward to playing my part and helping to move this team – which is one of the championship’s iconic names – back towards the front of the grid. Hughes on the news.
It’s fantastic to welcome Jake to Mahindra Racing as our new Reserve and Simulator Driver. Jake gives us additional strength in depth in our driver line-up, and equally a very experienced, talented driver who can make a significant contribution across our GEN3 Evo and GEN4 test programmes. We’re very excited to work with him and, alongside Nyck, Edo and Kush, believe this gives us one of the most complete and experienced driver line-ups in Formula E. Frederic Bertrand, Mahindra Racing CEO & Team Principal.
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