How Formula E’s silly season is shaping up
As Robin Frijns looks to be out of Formula E following his departure from Envision, a huge grid shake-up is unfolding for the championship ahead of the 2025-26 season. McLaren’s exit from Formula E was unsurprisingly a big catalyst in this, guaranteeing at least two full-time drivers from last season would be out of a drive as only 10 teams remained. In…
Frijns out of Envision – what went wrong?
Robin Frijns will not continue with Envision Racing and is unlikely to stay on the Formula E grid for the 2025-26 season. The Race understands that Frijns was told by Envision earlier this month that he will not be retained for a third campaign in what was his second spell with the squad. The two-time race winner is not expected…
In the fast lane: Formula E’s top racers star in new Prime Video docuseries – ‘Formula E: Driver’ – now streaming on Prime Video
What does it take to race at 280 km/h — in near silence, powered by cutting-edge electric technology, and cheered on by tens of thousands in the world’s most iconic cities? That’s the world of Formula E — the all-electric motorsport championship that’s redefining speed, sustainability, and storytelling. Now new and old fans can step into the high-pressure, high-stakes lives…
Formula E turbocharges cloud production with Techex and Google Cloud
The cloud-based environment aims to streamline delivery of secure live video feeds from race circuits to partners across the globe Aiming to meet Formula E’s requirements for a scalable, secure and flexible cloud infrastructure, live broadcast software and solutions provider Techex has collaborated with Google Cloud to deliver low-latency live video feeds to the championship’s production partners around the world….
State of the silly season: Who will drive where in F1 2026? | Motorsport
Formula 1‘s summer break always coincides with the question that can dominate the middle portion of the year: who is going where? Traditionally the August break is when the “silly season,” which might otherwise be known as a transfer window or free agency in other sports, shifts into high gear. Unlike those other sports, however, there is no defined time…
Where Hugh Barter’s been since his F3 exit – Feeder Series
Hugh Barter dropped out of the junior single-seater spotlight after vacating his Campos Formula 3 seat during the 2023 season. Following a surprise appearance in Indian F4 last year, he now competes in the Ultimate Cup European Series’ Hoosier Formula Cup and serves as the Lola Yamaha Abt Formula E Team’s simulator driver. Feeder Series caught up with the Australian-Japanese…
The unique reason Oliver Rowland may waive right to take #1 plate in Formula E
Oliver Rowland has revealed the unique reason why he may waive the right to carry the coveted #1 on his car as defending Formula E champion next season. The Nissan driver stormed to his first title in the all-electric championship, securing the title at the penultimate weekend in Berlin. Rowland’s excellent and consistent performances saw him clinch the crown with…
Vergne set to be moved aside so Barnard can race
One of Formula E’s standout stars, Taylor Barnard, isn’t formally guaranteed a place on next year’s grid. But over the course of the next few weeks his future will become much clearer and he is expected to line-up at DS Penske with Maximilian Guenther. The Race revealed as McLaren’s situation worsened that Barnard – who was a stunning fourth in…
Veteran driver Robbie Brewer dies after medical emergency during race | Motorsport
Aug 11, 2025, 01:23 PM ET WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A veteran stock car driver at a North Carolina short track died over the weekend after suffering a medical emergency while competing in a race, officials said. Robbie Brewer’s car struck head-on a wall on the quarter-mile (0.40-kilometer) track at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem and came to a stop near…
Alex Palou secures 4th IndyCar title in last 5 seasons | Motorsport
Aug 10, 2025, 05:48 PM ET Alex Palou wrapped up his fourth IndyCar championship in the last five seasons on Sunday at Portland International Raceway when title contender Pato O’Ward lost power early in the race. O’Ward started from the pole and was the only driver mathematically eligible to beat Palou for the championship. Palou went into Sunday with a…
Toto Wolff set to secure George Russell’s Mercedes future after Max Verstappen talks | Motorsport
Toto Wolff said he needed to talk to Max Verstappen about a possible move to Mercedes but was now happy to secure George Russell‘s future with the team. Verstappen confirmed for the first time that he would stay with Red Bull ahead of last weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix, putting to an end speculation that he could make a sensational move…
NASCAR’s Connor Zilisch falls celebrating, breaks collarbone | Motorsport
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — NASCAR Xfinity Series points leader Connor Zilisch broke his collarbone after a hard fall in Victory Lane at Watkins Glen International. After his series-leading sixth victory, Zilisch was climbing onto the roof of his No. 88 Chevrolet to celebrate. He slipped after apparently getting his left foot caught in the driver’s side window netting and tumbled…
Barclay looks back on a mission accomplished with Jaguar, and ahead to his next one with McLaren
For all 127 of its Formula E races, Jaguar TCS Racing has had two constants: Mitch Evans and James Barclay (pictured left to right, above). Now, however, it enters uncharted territory for the first time, with the man at the helm of the team moving on to take charge of the forthcoming McLaren Hypercar project in the World Endurance Championship….
Formula E can’t let its unluckiest driver slip off the grid
Not that he would bring it up publicly but Jake Hughes’ outrageous misfortune at key moments of his 2024-25 Formula E season, likely his one and only with the troubled Maserati MSG team, was next level unlucky. Usually in the sob-story world of Formula E, such a tale would involve a combination of self, team and random errors. But in…
Caption Competition 273: Bodycam · RaceFans | Motorsport
Formula 1 drivers are used to cameras being trained at them constantly whenever they are in the paddock at a race weekend. But what was going on when Isack Hadjar had a bodycam strapped to him during media day at the Hungaroring? Can you come up with the best caption for this picture? Post your funniest suggestion in the comments…
Trackhouse Racing signs Shane van Gisbergen to extension | Motorsport
CONCORD, N.C. — After making the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs as a rookie, Shane van Gisbergen has earned a multiyear extension with Trackhouse Racing. The team announced Friday that the Auckland, New Zealand, native will continue “for years to come.” No further terms were released. With victories from the pole position at Mexico City, Chicago and Sonoma Raceway, van Gisbergen…
Maximilian Gunther spends time with girlfriend Anaju Dorigon, reflects on a mixed ride this season | Formula – E News
Maximilian Gunther with girlfriend Anaju Dorigon (Image credit: Instagram) Maximilian Gunther had a topsy-turvy ride in Formula E Season 11 with two wins and six retirements out of 16 races. The DS Penske driver, however, chooses to count only the positives and looks determined for the upcoming season. The German driver still put up a decent performance this season as…
Behind Season 11 Formula E With Nissan
Abbi, Nissan Formula E Team. DPPI Formula E popularity is surging. Season 10 saw a 23% increase in fans, reaching circa 374 million, while Season 11 is expected to surpass 500 million, and for good reason. It’s an intense and unpredictable sport; the cars are incredibly quick, and various elements, like Attack Mode, add to its strategy. 11 teams and…
Formula E star nears Stellantis drive after Peugeot WEC announcement
Formula E star Nick Cassidy is nearing confirmation of a drive with a Stellantis-powered team for next season after being announced for a World Endurance Championship outing with Peugeot. The Kiwi’s exit from Jaguar TCS Racing was formally announced at the end of Season 11, which ended with Cassidy winning both races in the double-header finale in London. Rumours have…
FIA reveals updates to improve Formula E driver safety
The FIA has been working on the development of a steering damper to prevent hand injuries in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Accidents, such as those sustained by Envision Racing‘s Robin Frijns and NEOM McLaren‘s Sam Bird, triggered the FIA to investigate what was to blame. The process of engineering a solution involved a painstaking procedure from testing…
