Motorsport

Formula E on Thursday announced a new multi-year partnership with COMSOL, which will become the Official Multiphysics Partner of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The partnership brings together Formula E, the world’s leading all-electric motorsport championship, and COMSOL, a company known for its multiphysics simulation and computer-aided engineering software. As part of the partnership, Formula E and COMSOL…

Lando Norris is “hopeful” McLaren have solved a problem with his car’s fuel system which he claims has compromised his performance in recent rounds. The McLaren driver says he has been losing speed on straights compared to his team mate because of the problem. McLaren believe they have identified the cause. However Norris pointed out the potential gain from the…

Tinder has joined forces with Formula E as the dating app makes its first move into motorsport. Earlier this year, Tinder became the first-ever dating app to partner with Formula E. It was named the ‘Official Sparking Connections Partner’ of the 2026 Hankook London E-Prix. The partnership is now being taken further with the launch of a new content series…

Come again? It’s true, Formula E and Tinder have officially upgraded their relationship from ‘first date’ (Tinder was, and no we’re not joking, the ‘Official Sparking Connections Partner’ of the 2026 London Formula E race earlier this year) to ‘situationship.’  Hang on, this has to be a joke, right? View gallery No, honestly, it’s not….

Lance Stroll has struggled to reach the chequered flag in his Aston Martin so far this season. He did get to the finish in Malaysia but it was a frustrating affair which prompted terse comments from the driver before he even left the grid to start the race. Here are some of his exchanges with race engineer Gary Gannon on…

The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is opening a new chapter with the introduction of the GEN4 cars starting in the 2026/27 season. Tire manufacturer Bridgestone will become the exclusive tire supplier for the world’s leading electric racing series—a milestone that also shines a bright spotlight on Hungary as a hub for the automotive and technology industries. Behind Bridgestone’s…

Before the unusually-named Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia began, Max Verstappen made it clear he wanted to avoid ending the season without a victory. He put that right on Sunday, ensuring he claimed a victory for the 11th season in a row. He only failed to win a grand prix in his debut season at Toro Rosso (now Racing Bulls)…

It can hit 60 mph in less than two seconds — the Paysafe Envision Formula E race car. The new electric formula car is preparing to compete next season at 21 races from Austin, Texas, and Miami to Madrid and Tokyo. But it was unveiled Friday in Jacksonville, literally down the street from Paysafe’s North American headquarters at 5335 Gate…

Bridgestone has officially joined Formula E to become the championship’s sole tyre supplier for the Gen4 era. The Japanese tyre manufacturer secured the contract in 2024 to supply tyres for Formula E’s upcoming Gen4 era, which kicks off later in 2026. Bridgestone made the announcement official at a launch event in Rome earlier this week, with senior executives, Formula E…

Lucas Di Grassi announces birth of daughter. (Image credit: Instagram) Lucas Di Grassi has announced the birth of his daughter Luisa. The Formula E veteran retired from professional racing at the end of last season and will now be doing his daddy duties. The Lola Yamaha ABT driver shared a footprint of the little one along with her name and…

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Campbell Hobson replaces Roger Griffiths as Andretti Formula E Team Principal. (Image credit: Andretti/Instagram) Andretti Formula E has appointed Campbell Hobson as its new Team Principal, with the Australian taking charge as the team prepares for the start of the GEN4 era. Hobson has been closely involved with Andretti for several years. He previously worked as Team Manager before becoming…

Briefs Posted on 5th October 2026, 13:075th October 2026, 13:17 | Written by Keith Collantine Audi will use a special livery for this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix. The design incorporates a Peranakan pattern typical of the region on the rear wing and engine cover. The team’s cars will also appear in a lighter than usual shade of silver. Audi’s livery…

Formula 1’s 2026 engine regulations faced fresh criticism yesterday following the farcical start to the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The race, which had already been delayed by rain, was postponed by almost an hour more after a software problem struck cars during the formation lap. Pole-winner Max Verstappen and several drivers behind him slowed to a crawl as their…

What did you think of today’s race? Share your verdict on the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Since 2008, RaceFans has surveyed its readers to discover which races they enjoyed the most – and least – during the season. Take part in our latest poll here. Give this race a score out of 10 based on how much you enjoyed…

The farcical scenes during yesterday’s formation laps which delayed the start of the race by almost an hour prompted criticism from several drivers. Grand Prix Drivers Association director Carlos Sainz Jnr was among those questioning why Formula 1 committed itself years ago to rules which have proved so problematic. “[F1] needs to have a hard look at themselves and see…

Which Formula 1 driver made the most of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia weekend? It’s time to give your verdict on which driver did the best with the equipment at their disposal over the last three days. Review how each driver got on below and vote for who impressed you the most at Sepang International Circuit. Driver performance summary…

Formula E GEN4 tyres to use 65% recycled, renewable materials: Bridgestone Formula E has announced Bridgestone as the official tyre supplier for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship from the 2026/27 season. The partnership comes as Formula E prepares to introduce its next-generation GEN4 race car, which will bring higher speed, more power and new technology to electric motorsport….

Isack Hadjar said he was unable to defend his podium position in the final laps of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The Red Bull driver held third place behind his team mate and Andrea Kimi Antonelli during the final Safety Car period. However he had both Ferraris close behind him. Once the race restarted, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc…