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Category: Formula E

  • Sophia Florsch joins Opel as Test & Development Driver

    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 commits to Gen4

    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 announce entry into Formula E

    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 to depart Formula E at the end of the season

    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.

  • Envision Racing name Lloyd for Rookie Test

    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 reveal drivers for Rookie Test

    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).

  • Dennis & Andretti agree multi-year contract

    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.

  • Tokyo to host first ever night street race

    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.

  • R5 – Jeddah E-Prix

    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.

  • R4 – Jeddah E-Prix

    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.

  • R3 – Miami E-Prix

    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.

  • Hughes joins Mahindra Racing as Reserve

    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.

  • R2 – Mexico City E-Prix

    Barnard started off well and forced Buemi into defensive manoeuvres in order to keep a hold of P1. The Swiss looked to have done just that but outbraked himself into Turn 1 gifting the DS PENSKE driver the lead – with the Envision finding himself all the way down in 18th.

    Wehrlein, down in P8, was the first to jump for his initial of two mandatory 50kW all wheel driver ATTACK MODE boosts.

    Meanwhile, on lap 5, Mortara put the pressure on Barnard for the lead into Turn 1, with Mueller able to follow.

    Wehrlein led Mortara, Mueller, Dennis, Barnard, Guenther, Evans, Ticktum, Rowland and da Costa on Lap 6.

    Da Costa and Maloney, 10th and 17th respectively, were next to take ATTACK on Lap 8 – the rest of the pack still held on.
    Meanwhile, Mueller slipped by Mortara for second into Turn 1 on Lap 9 and dispatched his teammate for P1 at the hairpin.

    Lap 11 and the pace began to pick up. Jake Dennis, Sao Paulo’s winner sat seventh with 0.5% energy in hand on the rest of the top 10.

    Mortara hit the front again, with Mueller, Ticktum, Wehrlein, Barnard, da Costa, Dennis, Guenther, Evans and Rowland the top 10 – and ominously, four Porsche powered cars in the top five positions.

    The scrap on the edge of the points-paying positions lit up at the half way stage as impatience looked to be building. Three-wide won’t work all that often through the hairpin.

    A full course yellow was required with Nyck de Vries Mahindra needing recovery – leaving Rowland’s Attack Mode ticking to zero under caution, as Jaguar’s Da Costa avoided Barnard and swerved in front of the Brit and onto the grass at the hairpin.

    The race was back green on Lap 22 with Mueller, Mortara, Wehrlein, Dennis, Evans, Ticktum, Da Costa and Rowland the top 10.

    Several drivers came to blows at the hairpin as the field squeezed. Vergne, da Costa and Guenther looked to be the ones most entangled on Lap 26.

    Dennis was next to make moves, on Lap 32. He was told he had a lap’s energy to the good on the lead few by his engineer and was able to make it as far as third.

    From there, it looked like Cassidy’s to lose – the Kiwi having gained 12 spots from his grid slot. Mortara was his closest competition with two minutes more ATTACK MODE to use to hunt the Citroen driver down.

    With the top 10 all in ATTACK, reigning champion Rowland made it by Mueller and Dennis in one swoop for third at Turn 1 on Lap 35, only for Dennis to return the favour half a lap later.

    The whole top five were within half a second of each other through the stadium on Lap 36 – Rowland squeezed back by Dennis the final podium spot.

    Cassidy held on in style to lead Mortara and Rowland home for the French giant Citroen’s first Formula E victory in their second outing.

    The top 10 are- P1: Cassidy, P2: Mortara, P3: Rowland, P4: Barnard, P5: Dennis, P6: Wehrlein, P7: Marti, P8: Vergne, P9: Mueller, P10: Nato.

  • Mahindra Racing commits to GEN4

    Formula E has announced that Mahinra Racing has committed to an additional four years in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship as a manufacturer, securing its participation in the highly anticipated GEN4 era.

    The news extends a strong, long-term relationship between Formula E and the Indian manufacturer, stretching back to 2013 when Mahindra became a founding team from the first season of Formula E and the first OEM to commit to the championship at its inception.

    That journey is now set to continue until at least 2030, building on a transformative 18 months that has seen Mahindra Racing rise from the back of the grid to become regular podium contenders under CEO and Team Principal Frederic Bertrand and with the valuable support of the wider Mahindra Group.

    This commitment also gives Mahindra Racing the opportunity to continue to use Formula E – a place where sport, human ingenuity and cutting edge technology intersect – as a platform to take learnings from the track into a wide range of markets.

    The vision as Mahindra Racing develops its GEN4 contender is clear – to keep building momentum, chase marginal gains and become an established contender for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in the near future, competing on a global stage against world-class manufacturers.

  • Sam Bird signs as Nissan’s Reserve & Development Driver

    Nissan has announced that Sam Bird will be the squad’s Reserve and Development Driver for the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

    Bird has been ever-present on the Formula E grid since its maiden race in 2014 and has taken wins across all three generations of car in the championship.

    A title contender in several Formula E seasons, Bird claimed victory in the series’ second-ever race in Putrajaya, Malaysia and has competed in 144 races, scored 27 podiums and claimed 12 wins – the fourth highest in Formula E history.

    His most recent victory came at Sao Paulo in Season 10 (2023/24), when he crossed the finish line first in the Nissan e-4ORCE 04 for NEOM McLaren Formula E team, who were then a Nissan customer team.

    The team say Bird’s extensive knowledge of the Nissan Formula E powertrain will be a major asset to the squad throughout Season 12, as he works alongside Oliver Rowland, Norman Nato and Abbi Pulling to push the team forward.

    I’m extremely happy to be joining Nissan Formula E Team. I’ve worked closely with Nissan over the past two seasons, so I feel prepared as I know the Nissan Formula E powertrain well. I’ve got a great relationship with both Oli and Norman and they are two drivers I respect very highly. I’ll help them in any way possible trackside and by aiding to further develop the current GEN3 Evo and future GEN4 car. The knowledge I have built up over the last two years will mean I can jump straight into the simulator and give feedback instantly, supporting the squad to build on its recent success in Season 11.
    Bird on the news.

    We’re very happy to welcome Sam as our Reserve and Development Driver for Season 12. He is one of the most experienced and successful drivers in the championship and has competed with our powertrain for the past two seasons, so there was really no question that he would be a great fit for the team. He will play an important role as we look to keep consistently fighting at the top in the upcoming campaign while we get ready for GEN4.
    Tommaso Volpe, Managing Director and Team Principal, Nissan Formula E Team.

  • Porsche Motorsport announce additional entry

    Porsche Motorsport has announced that from Season 13 (2026/27) onwards, the German manufacturer plans to field two teams under its own marque, to compete in the Formula E World Championship marking its ambitions in top-level motorsport.

    With the two additional cars raced by Porsche, plus a customer team, a total of three teams would be supported by the Porsche 99X Electric package, demonstrating the German manufacturer’s commitment to the championship and furthering the development of electric technology.

    Porsche’s additional entry would consolidate the grid for the beginning of the Gen4 era, where they would be joined by four other confirmed manufacturers – Jaguar, Nissan, Stellantis and Lola Cars – a strong indicator of the health of the Formula E Championship.

    Porsche’s success in the all-electric series can also be seen in the transfer of race to road technology, with improvements in direct oil cooling and energy recuperation developed in Formula E deployed in their Porsche Cayenne road car.

    Porsche has competed in Formula E since Season 6 (2019/20). It’s factory team has since secured 13 wins and 32 podiums as well as a Drivers’ and a Teams’ World Championship.

    Motorsport shapes our brand. Our heritage in traditional motorsport is unique and is reflected in every Porsche. In the future, we want to be able to say the same about electric motorsport. Compared to other racing series, Formula E offers a very attractive balance between effort and return. It also gives us the opportunity to further develop technical solutions that are relevant to our production sports cars. Among other things, we want to use this adaptation to find and promote new talent at all levels, not just drivers. In marketing the additional cars, we want to create as much independence as possible and not simply expand our existing presence. Next year marks 75 years of Porsche Motorsport – a success story that shall be shaped by a wide variety of stories from electric motorsport in the future.
    Thomas Laudenbach, Vice President of Porsche Motorsport.

    The commitment by Porsche to acquire an additional license from Season 13 (2026/27) of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship demonstrates significant strength in our series and its dedication to innovation and electrification at the pinnacle of motorsport. Porsche has been an important part of the Formula E family since 2019, during which time they have been successful in securing Teams’, Manufacturers’ and Drivers’ World Championships. They are a proven success in transfer of race to road technology, with their road cars boasting innovations that have been developed directly from the race track in Formula E. With the significant performance advancements planned for the GEN4 cars, the grid for the 2026/27 season is already looking strong.
    Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E.

  • F1 Teams Support F1 Academy in Multi-Year Partnership

    In a landmark agreement, F1 Academy and Formula 1 have announced that all 10 current Formula 1 teams have reaffirmed their commitment to sponsor an F1 Academy livery and driver in the all-female series as part of a multi-year partnership.

    Cadillac Formula 1 Team, who are joining the grid next year, have also confirmed that they will join the F1 Academy grid as a sponsor from 2027.

    The agreement not only reiterates the sport’s deep commitment to increasing female participation in motorsport, on and off the track, but also reflects the rapidly expanding and highly competitive pool of drivers competing for a seat in the all-female F4 level series.

    In addition, with a focus on deeper talent development, from 2027, drivers who have competed in the two previous seasons may be granted an exemption to race in the series for a third season, in accordance with the updated 2027 regulations.

    This new provision reflects a tailored approach to nurturing talent and will be granted exclusively to drivers whose performance indicates strong potential for continued growth throughout a third campaign.

    The commitment of long-term support from all ten current Formula 1 teams, and the addition of Cadillac to our grid from 2027, sends a powerful message about the future of F1 ACADEMY. We’re not just providing a platform for the current generation of female drivers; together, we’re building a pathway to support generations of talent to come. We continue to be impressed by the depth of female talent coming out of the world of karting and are encouraged by the growth and strength of the emerging talent pool. A sharpened focus on individualised talent development, including the opportunity for drivers with high potential to compete in up to three seasons, will give stand out drivers the support and platform needed to fully realise their potential, while ensuring that the F1 ACADEMY grid consistently features the very best female talent.
    Susie Wolff, Managing Director of F1 Academy.

  • Jaguar TCS Racing confirm reserve roles

    Jaguar TCS Racing has today announced Stoffel Vandoorne will join the team as Reserve Driver for Season 12, alongside long-serving simulator and reserve driver Tom Dillmann.

    Vandoorne, the 2022 ABB FIA Formula E Drivers’ World Champion, joins the team after a year at Maserati MSG Racing.

    With more than 100 Formula E race starts to his name, the Belgian brings a wealth of experience and momentum from an impressive 2024/25 season – capped by his performance in Tokyo that lead Maserati to its sole victory in the GEN3 Evo era.

    His Formula E journey spans seven seasons and includes a standout rookie year with HWA Racelab, a three year tenure at Mercedes-EQ Formula E team, where he secured the Drivers’ world title and two seasons with DS PENSKE before his move to Maserati.

    He joins Tom Dillmann, Jaguar TCS Racing’s long-serving simulator and reserve driver, who enters his sixth year with the team. Together, Vandoorne and Dillmann will play a pivotal role in shaping the team’s technical development – contributing both on track and behind the scenes as they help develop a competitive GEN4 contender for the 2026/27 season.

    I’m thrilled to be joining Jaguar TCS Racing as reserve driver for the upcoming season. It’s a team I’ve long admired for its performance and professionalism, and I’m excited to contribute to their continued success. I’m looking forward to supporting the team both on and off the track and helping push the Jaguar I-TYPE 7 to its full potential.
    Vandoorne on the news.

    It’s a real pleasure to be continuing with Jaguar TCS Racing for my sixth season. Over the years, I’ve seen the team grow into a true championship contender, and I’m proud to have played a part in that journey. There’s a great energy heading into this season, and I’m looking forward to what we can achieve together.
    Dillman on the news.

    We’re proud to welcome Stoffel Vandoorne to Jaguar TCS Racing as our reserve driver for the upcoming season. Stoffel’s credentials speak for themselves – a former Drivers’ World Champion with over 100 race starts and a wealth of experience across seven seasons. We’re also glad to retain Tom Dillmann, who has been a hugely valuable member of Jaguar TCS Racing for the past six years. His dedication and technical expertise have played a key role in our development, and we’re grateful for his continued support as we prepare for Formula E’s most exciting era of racing yet.
    Ian James, Jaguar TCS Racing Team Principal.

  • Pepe Marti joins CUPRA Kiro

    CUPRA Kiro is excited to announce that Spanish racing driver, Pepe Marti, will join the team for the upcoming 2025/26 FIA Formula E World Championship season.

    The 20 year old from Barcelona, Spain, joins CUPRA KIRO following a two-season spell in Formula 2, where he has established himself as one of the brightest young talents in single-seater motorsport.

    Marti started his single-seater career in 2021, finishing third in the F4 Championship and as the runner-up in the Formula Regional Asian Championship before stepping onto the Formula 1 support bill in FIA Formula 3 in 2022.

    After claiming three wins and four podiums in his second F3 season, Pepe graduated to FIA Formula 2 for 2024 and has since added four wins and eight podiums to his name.

    Managed by A14 Management, a driver development group co-founded by Fernando Alonso, Marti’s career has been defined by a clear statement of intent and trajectory of ambition, discipline and performance and aligns closely CUPRA KIRO’s ultimate competitive targets in Formula E.

    I’m very excited to join CUPRA KIRO for the 2025/26 Formula E season. Obviously, it will be my first time racing in the category, and I’ll be a rookie, but nonetheless, I’m looking forward to it. The team is coming into Season 12 off the back of a win in Jakarta, and I feel very motivated to get this new chapter started. With Dan [Ticktum] as my team-mate, I’ll have a lot to learn and catch up on at the beginning of the season, but my goal is to get up to speed, improve quickly and score points and hopefully get a couple of good results.
    Marti on the news.

    Welcoming Pepe to CUPRA KIRO marks an exciting new chapter for the team. Despite being just 20 years old, Pepe has shown exceptional levels of maturity, composure, and intelligence, which, when combined with his natural speed, makes him stand out as a top talent in modern motorsport. His decision to step away from Formula 2 and commit fully to our Formula E project is a real statement of intent, and not only validates our vision as a team, but shows belief in the future of the championship. His track record and drive align perfectly with our own goals, and together, we’re building something with long-term potential. I’m excited to see how our journey together unfolds over Season 12.
    Russell O’Hagan, Chief Operating Officer, CUPRA KIRO.

  • CUPRA KIRO confirm Dan Ticktum

    CUPRA KIRO has confirmed Dan Ticktum will stay with the team through the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

    Ticktum enters his fifth season in Formula E after joining the grid from FIA Formula 2 in 2021.

    In the 2024/25 season, the 26 year old produced a breakthrough campaign which saw the Brit claim a landmark maiden podium in Tokyo, a maiden Julius Baer Pole Position in London and an unforgettable first victory in Jakarta.

    The upcoming 2025/26 season will mark Ticktum’s second with CUPRA KIRO and fifth overall with the Silverstone-based team, with the collaboration marking one of the longest active driver-team combinations on the grid.

    I am back. And I’m happy to be back. Season 11 was far more positive than any season before it. Last year we faced a big challenge to get everything in the right window as fast as we could, and with limited time, but we achieved that halfway through the season. I’m looking forward to building on that this year, and I think that if we can hit the ground running, we have a car that can be good enough to get more wins. My personal goal is a top five finish in the championship, but overall, I want to really enjoy the environment in the team. I love all of the people in this team, and I’m really looking forward to this season.
    Ticktum on the news.

    Continuing our relationship with Dan for Season 12 was the easiest decision we’ve had to make as a team. Since joining us in 2021, we’ve been very fortunate to watch him grow and transform into one of Formula E’s most gifted drivers. From securing his first victory in Jakarta to taking pole in London, Dan’s performances last season proved what we’ve always believed: that he has the makings of a World Champion. He has the drive, the instinct, and the pure talent to be the best, and we’re very proud, and very excited to continue our journey together in Season 12. I can’t wait to see what we can achieve!
    Russell O’Hagan, Chief Operating Officer, CUPRA KIRO.

  • Sanya returns to Formula E

    The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship will return to the vibrant coastal city of Sanya for Round 12 of Season 12 in June, marking the series’ first visit to the city since Season 5 (2018/19).

    Sanya joins Shanghai on the Season 12 calendar, with China now hosting two events in a single season – a clear reflection of the country’s strategic importance to Formula E and its longstanding place in the series’ history.
    It’s also a testament to China’s strong interest in Formula E, underlining the nation’s role as a key market and enthusiastic supporter of all-electric racing made possible through the support of the Government of Sanya, as well as trusted partners Sanya Lian Xin.

    Located on China’s Hainan Island, Sanya offers a unique blend of tropical scenery and a challenging street circuit layout, expected to deliver a unique racing experience for drivers and teams.
    As a city celebrated for its world-class tourism and positioned within the only free trade port with Chinese characteristics – the Hainan Free Trade Port – Sanya leverages Formula E as a global stage to showcase both its appeal to international visitors and its growing role as a hub for international business.

    China has played a pivotal role in the history of Formula E, having hosted the very first race of the Championship at the Beijing E-Prix in 2014.
    Since then, the series has raced in four different Chinese cities, including both Hong Kong and now Shanghai and Sanya. Across these eleven races, there have been ten different winners, showcasing the unpredictable and competitive nature of the Championship.

  • Mueller joins Wehrlein at Porsche

    Pascal Wehrlein will be joined by Nico Mueller at Porsche for Season 12 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

    The 33 year old Swiss driver Mueller moves from Porsche customer team Andretti to the Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer’s factory Formula E team.

    He succeeds Antonio Felix da Costa, the Portuguese driver having contributed significantly to the success of the Porsche Formula E Team over three years.

    Wehrlein, Drivers’ World Champion for the 2023/24 season, has been part of the Porsche Formula E Team since August 2020.
    Mueller joined the factory driver line-up in August 2024 and competed last season as a regular driver in the Porsche 99X for Andretti.

    Both drivers have already been conducting development work in the simulator in recent weeks for Season 13, when the fourth generation of Formula E cars will debut.

    Preparations for the first drives at the end of the year are underway at the Porsche centre in Weissach. Parallel to the GEN4 development, Porsche is embarking on the final season with the current, third-generation car, which begins on December 6th with the opening race in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

    I’m incredibly proud of this step and thank Porsche Motorsport for their trust. My last season wasn’t easy, but it was all the more instructive – that motivates me tremendously to repay the team’s trust on the track. I’m looking forward to getting to know the team even more and I am convinced that Pascal and I will form a strong duo. I want to contribute as quickly as possible to helping the team build on its recent successes.
    Mueller on the news.

    I am delighted that we continue to have one of the strongest driver pairings in the field. Pascal is, of course, a well-known figure. Nico has been able to familiarise himself with the Porsche 99X Electric at Andretti during the previous season and is therefore well prepared when he gets into the factory car. Our goals for the upcoming season remain the same: We want to fight for all three titles at the finale in London next year.
    Thomas Laudenbach, Vice President Porsche Motorsport.

  • Da Costa joins Jaguar TCS Racing

    Jaguar TCS Racing have confirmed Antonio Felix da Costa will take up a race seat alongside Mitch Evans for the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

    Da Costa – the 2019/20 Driver’ World Champion – joins Jaguar TCS Racing from Porsche. With 12 wins to his name, five of those in the GEN3 era of Formula E, the Portuguese has consistently shown his exceptional pace and race craft in the all-electric World Championship.

    A title contending driver in Formula E since its inception, da Costa is widely respected for his deep technical expertise and has earned a reputation as one of the most exciting and accomplished talents in electric motorsport.

    Together, da Costa and Evans boast 270 combined Formula E race starts, 26 race wins, 60 podiums and 18 poles – more joint race starts and wins than any other team pairing in Formula E history.

    Da Costa quickly rose through the ranks of junior single-seaters following a standout karting career. He impressed in the Formula 3 Euro Series, GP3 and Formula Renault 3.5, earning a coveted spot in the Red Bull Junior Team.

    By 2010, he made his Formula 1 test debut with Force India and, just two years later, became Red Bull Racing’s official test driver – cementing his reputation as a rising star.

    Joining Jaguar TCS Racing, a team with a rich legacy in motorsport, is an incredible honour. The team’s resilience and pursuit of performance and innovation is something I’ve always admired, and I’m looking forward to getting behind the wheel of the impressive Jaguar I-TYPE 7. Partnering with Mitch, one of the most experienced drivers in Formula E and a close friend, is a privilege. I’m excited for this next chapter – to learn, push boundaries, and play my part in driving the team forward for Season 12 and beyond.
    Da Costa on the news.

    We’re delighted to welcome da Costa to Jaguar TCS Racing. His performance over the last 11 years in this championship has been consistently impressive, and his approach to racing aligns perfectly with our values as a team. As we enter the final season of the GEN3 Evo era, we’re confident that we will see great results with António and Mitch, as they form arguably the most competitive and exciting driver pairing on the grid.
    Ian James, Jaguar TCS Racing Team Principal.

  • Ian James joins Jaguar as Team Principal

    Jaguar TCS Racing have appointed Ian James as Team Principal starting in October to lead the team into the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship and then GEN4 era.

    James, who will also be Managing Director JLR Motorsport, has a proven record of leadership success in Formula E including four World Championship titles with Mercedes-EQ – two Teams’ and two Drivers’.
    His move to Jaguar follows his stint at the helm of NEOM McLaren.

    The 47 year old spent much of last season attempting to save the McLaren team via a deal that initially looked to include the Stellantis brand Citroen.
    But a combination of political manoeuvrings on both the Stellantis side and via Formula E Operations’ acquisition of the Maserati MSG licence scuppered the deal at a relatively late stage.

    That meant the McLaren team was closed, and its assets were disbanded and its staff let go throughout August and September. James is believed to have formally accepted the offer to succeed Barclay shortly after the end of the last Formula E campaign.

    James will take over a Jaguar team that will go into its 10th Formula E season as one of the favourites for titles after a strong end to the 2024 – 25 season.
    It notched up the most wins for a single manufacturer – seven – with four for Nick Cassidy, two for Mitch Evans and a single success for customer team Envision Racing after Sebastien Buemi won at Monaco.

    I’m incredibly proud to be joining Jaguar – a brand with a unique history of technical innovation through racing and now with an exciting all-electric future ahead of it. To be able to lead the talented team at Jaguar TCS Racing to fight for success on-track while pioneering EV development through competition will be a privilege.
    James on the news.

    Our JLR Motorsport programmes play a vital role within the business – developing and innovating technology for the future benefit of our customers and inspiring our global 40,000-strong workforce with a winning mindset. Ian joins Jaguar TCS Racing at a particularly relevant time for the Jaguar brand – as hardware and software technology proven on-track will transfer to the next generation of Jaguar all-electric road cars previewed by Type 00 – and also for Formula E as we are only a year away from the GEN4 era of regulations. I’m looking forward to working with Ian on leading the team to further success.
    Chris Thorp, Chairman JLR Motorsport.

  • Drugovich joins Andretti

    Andretti has confirmed that Felipe Drugovich will join the team for the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

    The 2022 FIA Formula 2 Champion will partner with Season 9 Drivers’ World Champion Jake Dennis to complete Andretti Formula E’s driver lineup for the final season of GEN3 Evo.

    The Brazilian driver brings a championship-winning pedigree and broad international motorsport experience in single-seater and sports car competition to the Andretti Formula E team, highlighted by a dominant 2022 FIA Formula 2 Drivers’ Championship run that saw Drugovich earn five wins, 11 podiums and finish 101 points clear of his closest rival.

    Since 2022, Drugovich has served as a reserve driver for the Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team, taking part in multiple Free Practice 1 sessions.
    He has also gained endurance racing experience at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and in IMSA with Cadillac Racing, while showcasing his speed in Formula E by topping the 2023 Berlin Rookie Test and scoring points on debut at the 2025 Hankook Berlin E-Prix.

    Drugovich becomes the first Brazilian driver to race for Andretti Formula E, joining a rich lineage of Brazilian talent who have competed in the series, including inaugural champion Nelson Piquet Jr, Bruno Senna, Felipe Massa and Season 3 Champion, Lucas di Grassi.

    I’m so happy to announce that I’ll be joining Andretti Formula E, and I’m really excited about what’s ahead. My team and I have been in touch with Andretti ever since I won the Formula 2 title, so it’s great  that we’ve managed to stay connected all this time and finally have the opportunity to work together. It’s been far too long for me without racing, so I’m incredibly motivated to get back on a racetrack. It means a lot to know I’ll be competing in every session and not just serving as a reserve, as I have done the past few years. I’m very thankful to the entire Andretti Global organization for believing in my potential and for being so supportive. A special thanks also to Roger [Griffiths] for reaching out and making this happen. I’m focused, motivated and excited for the future, and I know that Andretti has all the tools in place for me to achieve success. I’m confident this new chapter together will be a memorable one.
    Drugovich on the news.

  • Lola Yamaha ABT retains Di Grassi & Maloney

    Lola Yamaha ABT has confirmed it will retain the same driver line-up for the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, with both Lucas di Grassi and Zane Maloney continuing to compete for the team.

    The British manufacturer, in partnership with Yamaha and ABT, entered Formula E in Season 11 as part of the Gen3 Evo era.

    Despite facing the steep learning curve of competing in a championship with no prior experience, the squad made steady progress throughout its debut campaign.

    The team’s highlights included a surprise podium finish in Miami, where veteran di Grassi secured second place in only Lola Yamaha ABT’s fifth race.

    In total, the team scored 32 points in its inaugural season, with di Grassi’s expertise proving critical in helping the team move from the back of the grid towards the midfield.

    I’m pleased to confirm a second season with Lola Yamaha ABT in Formula E. Our first season was very positive with a podium in Miami and 32 points scored. We’ve worked extremely hard this summer and added reinforcements to the team to ensure our second season is even better. The long-term view and dedication of people from Lola, Yamaha and ABT to put this team where it deserves to be, winning races and fighting for championships, gives me so much motivation. I really enjoy working with the team and truly appreciate all the effort they’ve put in, which will hopefully result in many more successes in the future together.
    Di Grassi on the news.

    I’m very excited to be continuing with Lola Yamaha ABT for Season 12. Last year was mine and the team’s rookie season and I think we developed very well. I’m looking forward to working with Lucas and the entire team to continue that development into next season. Of course, it’s going to be a tough year but the more that we can carry on working hard and making progress with the car, while I continue to improve as a driver, the better we can do. Thank you to the fans for all the support and we look forward to seeing you all next season.
    Maloney on the news.

    Lola, Yamaha and ABT have all been working extremely hard to apply the learnings from our first season to put ourselves in the best possible position for Season 12 and we are thrilled that Zane and Lucas will be continuing to drive this progress forwards. The benefit of having a new driver to the series, along with one of the most experienced, has been clear from day one and their feedback and dedication is invaluable to the team.
    Mark Preston, Motorsport Director, Lola Cars.

  • Citroen sign Vergne & Cassidy

    French automotive giant Citroen have secured two top talents for their debut campaign in the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship campaign.

    Jean-Eric Vergne makes the move from DS PENSKE after an eight-season affiliation with the DS brand, with which he sealed his second Formula E Drivers’ title to become the only two-time and consecutive champion in the series’ history.

    JEV’s record speaks for itself as one of the OG drivers from Formula E’s very first season.
    The 35 year old is second in the all time Formula E entry list, has the most consecutive starts – all 144 of those entries – and is sixth in the all-time wins table.

    Vergne dovetails Formula E with a seat in the FIA World Endurance Championship with Peugeot, and he has also drove for Toro Rosso in Formula 1 prior to his decade-plus in Formula E.

    Nick Cassidy joins the fold alongside Vergne, with the New Zealander also among the most successful drivers in the paddock with 10 wins and 20 podiums to his name.
    He was runner-up in the Drivers’ World Championship in 2022/23 and third in 2023/24 after two close run shots at top spot.

  • Da Costa part ways with Porsche

    Porsche have announced that Antonio Felix da Costa will leave the team ahead of Season 12.

    Da Costa is one of a handful of drivers to have competed in Formula E from the very first season back in 2014/15.
    The season 6 champion celebrated five race wins and helped the German manufacturer to the Teams’ and Manufacturers’ World Championship in Season 11.

    Highlights include his unforgettable move in Cape Town, 2023, which sealed his first win with Porsche.
    In 2024, he clinched Porsche’s first home victory at the Berlin E-Prix. That same season, after an early setback, the 34 year old impressively fought back and claimed four wins – more than any other driver on the grid.

    With these performances, da Costa played a significant role in all three titles won by the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team.

    I’m happy that it happened instead of being sad that it ends. I raced for one of the most prestigious brands in the world – that’s an honour for me, and I’m proud that this will forever be a part of my career. I’ve been part of the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team for its three most successful years, and I want to thank every single person that I got to work with during this time. This includes the management with Thomas and Florian, as well as the board. A special thank you goes out to my mechanics and my engineers, who accompanied me on this road. Obrigado!
    Da Costa on the news.

    After the title wins in London in July, Porsche has reached the pinnacle of electric motorsport – and that is very much thanks to António’s performances. He played a decisive role in enabling us to reach that achievement. Moments like his overtaking manoeuvre in Cape Town and our first home victory in Berlin will remain in our memories and are part of Porsche’s history in Formula E. We’re proud of all of this, and I’d like to thank him for it. I also greatly appreciated his consistently positive and relaxed manner. I hope to meet António again soon in paddocks around the world and wish him all the best for his future.
    Thomas Laudenbach, Vice President Porsche Motorsport.

    In three very intense years with us, António proved his class – with five victories in the Porsche 99X Electric. He impressed everyone in the team above all with his racecraft, how he could read the race and work his way forward. I thank António for his achievements, but also for his direct and transparent approach, as well as the appreciation he showed to every single person in the team. My thanks also go to his mechanics and engineers; they worked extremely hard to help him regain his qualifying strength. Only then were we able to become Teams’ and Manufacturers’ World Champions in July. We wish António all the best.
    Florian Modlinger, Director Factory Motorsport Formula E.

  • DS PENSKE sign Barnard for 2025/26

    DS PENSKE have confirmed rising star, Taylor Barnard will race for the team in the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship alongside seasoned race winner Maximilian Guenther.

    Brit, Barnard is fresh off the back of one of the best rookie season in Formula E history. He stood in for an injured Sam Bird at NEOM McLaren for his debut in Monaco and Berlin, Season 10, where he became the youngest-ever points scorer in the series’ history.

    In his first full campaign, he became the youngest driver to make the podium in Sao Paulo to open Season 11, before adding youngest polesitter to his list in Jeddah.

    The 21 year old has established himself as one of the hottest talents in motorsport, and team boss Jay Penske is more than happy with his capture.

    The team also confirmed that they will be retaining the services of Formula E’s youngest-ever race winner – Maximilian Guenther.

    The German driver is now an experienced head and multiple race winner – not least in Jeddah and Shanghai this year, the latter seeing Guenther head home an emotional DS one-two – the perfect complement to Barnard’s raw talent.

    I am thrilled to welcome Taylor to DS PENSKE. At just 21-years-old, he has already demonstrated remarkable speed, composure, and race craft, rewriting the record books and establishing himself as the most successful rookie in Formula E history. His talent, determination, and maturity make him one of the most exciting prospects in motorsport today.
    Penske on signing Barnard.

    I’m buzzing to be joining DS PENSKE for season 12. The team has a fantastic history in Formula E, and I an excited to work alongside Max to push for strong results. Formula E is such a unique challenge, and I feel ready to keep building on what I have achieved so far and fight at the front of the grid.
    Barnard on the news.

  • Citroen Racing joins Formula E

    French automotive giant Citroen has announced that it will join Formula E with Citroen Racing set to take to the grid from season 12.

    Citroen says its entry into Formula E provides a “new challenge” in “an electric, innovative and passionate adventure that embodies our values and our vision for the mobility of tomorrow.”

    Citroen Racing is a motorsport powerhouse which has won titles in every form of racing it has entered to-date.

    The storied outfit can count victories at Dakar, nine FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Drivers’ titles for its famed Sebastien Loeb/Daniel Elena partnership, eight WRC Manufacturers’ titles, three FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) Drivers’ titles, three WTCC Teams’ World Championship victories and even more title winning success in the FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup to its name.

    Citroën is returning to motorsport, an arena that shaped its history and legend – motorsport in its most visionary form: an 100% electric, responsible and committed competition with popular races in the heart of cities, a young, committed, connected audience and a technological, international showcase for the future of mobility.
    Citroen on the news.