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Ever wondered if a Formula E rookie test is merely a box-ticking exercise? This year’s one proved that is emphatically not the case. Here’s what we learned about the drivers looking to unseat some of the current Formula E crop, those being evaluated for futures in the electric series, one junior sensation who lived up to their reputation and more…

Laurence EdmondsonMar 23, 2026, 06:59 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Multiple Authors Ferrari is not willing to make further concessions over Formula 1’s start regulations as it attempts to protect one of its key advantages under the sport’s new regulations. At the first two rounds of the season, the Italian team has…

The changes to the 2026 Formula 1 calendar resulting from America and Israel’s air strikes on Iran mean this weekend’s grand prix will be the last for five weeks. With the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian grands prix cancelled, and F1 stating no replacement events will take place in April, the season won’t resume until the Miami Grand Prix on the…

Madrid Rookie Test toppers Theophile Nael and Nikita Bedrin. (Image credit: Instagram) It was a remarkable day for Theophile Nael at the Madrid Rookie Test on Sunday, as the 18-year-old French driver topped the timesheets on his Formula E debut with Mahindra Racing. The rookie test was held at the historic Circuito del Jarama for the first time, just a…

Feature by Katy Fairman Madrid became the 40th different circuit to host an FIA Formula E World Championship event, and what a thrilling opening race the Circuito del Jarama delivered. From Citroën Racing’s first Julius Baer Pole Position to Antonio Felix da Costa achieving back-to-back wins in front of all his friends and family, the 2026 CUPRA Raval Madrid E-Prix…

Mahindra Racing’s Theophile Nael and Kush Maini dominate Madrid Rookie Test in morning session. (Image credit: Mahindra Racing/Instagram) The Madrid Rookie Test on Sunday proved to be a major success at the Circuito del Jarama, as rookies showcased their skills behind the wheel of the GEN3 Evo cars. Mahindra Racing emerged as the standout team, with Formula E debutant Theophile…

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Théophile Naël seriously impressed in his Formula E debut, topping the first session of the Madrid Rookie Test with a time of 1m29.216s. The Mahindra pilot, who currently competes in the FIA Formula 3 Championship, was the best of the rest at the Circuito del Jarama.  He was closely followed by his rookie teammate, and Mahindra’s official Reserve Driver Kush…

Pascal Wehrlein wins Madrid E-Prix. (Image credit: Instagram) Pascal Wehrlein was delighted to secure his third podium of the season at the Madrid E-Prix, admitting it was not something he expected. The Porsche driver went wheel-to-wheel with Cupra Kiro’s Dan Ticktum in the closing laps of Round 6 but ultimately managed to finish third. He also continues to lead the…

A very well attended maiden Madrid E-prix gave Formula E plenty to be happy about, and the drama on the Jarama circuit – much more old school in layout than many of the series regular races – delivered a feisty affair. The pole winner sinking like a rock, anger over team orders at the front, another nightmare for the team…

Formula 1’s new power unit regulations for 2026 have provoked much discussion over the effect they had on the racing. But a less obvious change to the regulations could have significant consequences for the competition later in the year. F1 introduced a new mechanism to even out the competition between the engine manufacturers. Any manufacturer whose internal combustion engine is…

Formula E founder Alejandro Agag recalled an anecdote about Toto Wolff from the period when Mercedes decided to pull out of the all-electric series. “Toto was here, he saw what was in place and said, ‘I’m going to take this to Formula 1 and effectively combine Formula 1 and Formula E’” – Alejandro Agag Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E Team competed…

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Antonio Felix Da Costa (Image credit: Formula E) Antonio Felix da Costa is on a roll after clinching his first victory with Jaguar TCS Racing in Jeddah. The Portuguese driver went on to lift the winner’s trophy at the maiden Madrid E-Prix on Saturday, securing his second consecutive win this season. Joining him on the podium was his team-mate Mitch…

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

The 2026 Formula 1 season was supposed to see the long-awaited expansion of the grid to 22 cars. But neither of the first two grands prix this year has seen a full grid yet. In China, four cars failed to start the race either from the grid or the pit lane: both McLarens, plus Gabriel Bortoleto’s Audi and Alexander Albon’s…

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

Racing Bulls has revealed the special livery it will use for next weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. Red Bull’s second Formula 1 team will run in a cherry-coloured livery to promote a new flavour produced by the energy drink manufacturer. The team held an event in Tokyo to promote the design including drivers Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad, plus…

Citroën Racing and Nick Cassidy achieved their first Julius Baer Pole Position together, with the Kiwi managing to achieve his eighth pole in Formula E. It was a close battle at the end, as Cassidy took on Season 7 World Champion Nyck de Vries (Mahindra), and the three points for pole leapfrogs Cassidy above Oliver Rowland (Nissan) and into third…