Opel enters Formula E for Gen4 era
Opel will take over the DS entry into Formula E’s Gen4 era, as Stellantis reshuffles its brands’ involvement again. The group was involved in Formula E with DS Automobiles, which entered the series in 2015-16, and Maserati, which took over the Venturi outfit ahead of the Gen3 era. Maserati’s time in the world championship was short-lived, as the team was…
Opel Motorsport to join Formula E in Season 13
German car manufacturer Opel will be entering Formula E in Season 13, finally putting speculations of their next step in motorsport to an end. The Stellantis-owned manufacturer will make up the second Formula E entry by the conglomerate, replacing the outgoing DS Automobiles on the grid. Opel’s latest move came in the form of an announcement by their CEO Florian…
Antonelli debut at Ferrari would’ve ‘destroyed’ him says ex-boss, and more – RaceFans | Motorsport
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Opel enters Formula E in Stellantis reshuffle
Penske holds licence for DS entry, meaning Opel will be all-new Formula E team Formula E will have 12 teams for start of Gen4 era Remains unclear what Penske will do with current entry Opel will enter Formula E from the start of the 2026/27 season as DS Automobiles exits in a realignment of Stellantis’ strategy in the all-electric series….
Dan Ticktum tops free practice at Madrid E-Prix, here’s what’s next | Formula – E News
Dan Ticktum (Image credit: Instagram) Dan Ticktum has once again topped a free practice session this season. The Cupra Kiro driver finished fastest in FP1 on day one of the Madrid E-Prix. This marks his third top finish in a free practice session this year. Mahindra Racing’s Nyck de Vries followed in second place as he looks to overcome the…
Wheatley leaves Audi “with immediate effect” amid Aston Martin rumours – RaceFans | Motorsport
Audi has confirmed the immediate departure of team principal Jonathan Wheatley, following rumours he was being courted by Aston Martin. Wheatley joined the team last year, when it competed as Sauber, ahead of its rebranding as Audi’s works team. Reports emerged this week claiming Aston Martin had approached Wheatley to take over from Adrian Newey as its team principal. The…
Formula E Season 13: Opel announces Formula E debut in Season 13’s GEN4 era | Formula – E News
Opel set to debut in Formula E with GSE team in Season 13 (Image credit: Formula E) A new team is all set to enter the Formula E World Championship next season, and it is none other than the German giant Opel. Named the ‘Opel GSE Formula E Team’, the Russelsheim-based manufacturer will compete in Season 13, when Formula E…
Antonelli is 13th Formula 1 driver to score a ‘hat trick’ with his first win – RaceFans | Motorsport
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…
Infosys and Formula E Launch AI-Powered Race Centre, Taking Fan Experience to Pole Position
New digital platform leverages Infosys Topaz to deliver real-time insights that will redefine innovation for race day and beyond BENGALURU, India, March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next generation digital services and consulting, and Formula E, the world’s first all-electric FIA World Championship, today announced the launch of a new AI-powered…
Madrid E-Prix: Circuito del Jarama set to host maiden Formula E race, here’s what makes it special | Formula – E News
Madrid E-Prix (Image credit: Formula E) The Madrid E-Prix returns to Spain this weekend, with Round 6 scheduled at the Circuito del Jarama. The 3.934 km circuit features 14 turns and was designed by John Hugenholtz, the mind behind iconic tracks such as Suzuka Circuit. It also carries significant historical importance. Here’s everything you need to know about the venue…
Formula E is in pole position as sport’s first-ever B Corp
“So I was very keen that we established ourselves on a tier that was comparable to all businesses, not just sports businesses. Also, that it was not a moment-in-time metric, it was a metric that forced you to continue to improve your position and was very publicly transparent about that – the most obvious place to look was B Corp.”…
Audi’s Wheatley tipped to take Newey’s team principal role, and more – RaceFans | Motorsport
Welcome to Friday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Social media and links Aston Martin make approach for Audi boss Wheatley (BBC) ‘Wheatley joined Audi only a year ago and has been based at its chassis headquarters in Hinwil in Switzerland. Among the reasons for his desire to move on is said to be the appeal of a return to the…
DS Automobiles to pull out of Formula E after 2025-26 season
DS Automobiles has announced that it will exit Formula E at the end of the ongoing 2025-26 season. The French carmaker said it is evolving its “sporting and technology strategy” to focus on new ventures in golf and SailGP, rather than continuing into the upcoming Gen4 cycle of the all-electric championship. The decision comes amid speculation that Opel will join…
Formula E Preview: Madrid E-Prix
Formula E returns to Spain for a race weekend after a five-year hiatus. An intense rollercoaster is expected as the all-electric racing series visits the famous Circuito del Jarama. With a near-sellout crowd for the weekend and a Rookie Test in tow, the coming days are expected to weigh massively on the future of the series. Credit: Simon Galloway/LAT Images…
Aston Martin’s Adrian Newey to step down as team leader – sources | Motorsport
Adrian Newey is set to step back from his team leadership role at Aston Martin to focus solely on technical matters, sources have confirmed to ESPN. Newey became managing technical partner and shareholder in Aston Martin’s F1 team in March 2025, but took on the full team boss role this season as well when Andy Cowell was shuffled out of…
DS Automobiles to leave Formula E at the end of Season 12
DS Automobiles will officially depart Formula E at the end of Season 12, parting ways with American motorsport arm Penske after a four-year partnership, and a total of 11 seasons with three different manufacturers in the championship. Credit: Simon Galloway/LAT Images The decision comes in just ahead of the championship’s upcoming round in Madrid, as the French manufacturer cited a…
Formula 1 champ Lando Norris gets Madame Tussauds treatment | Motorsport
Laurence EdmondsonMar 18, 2026, 08:01 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Multiple Authors A waxwork of Formula 1’s reigning world champion, Lando Norris, will be exhibited at London’s Madame Tussauds this summer. The McLaren driver visited waxwork artists earlier this year to match his likeness to the model, with a Madame Tussauds press…
Hamilton took longer to score his first podium for Ferrari than any other driver – RaceFans | Motorsport
Lewis Hamilton finally ended his long wait to score his first podium finish for Ferrari in the Chinese Grand Prix. But the 78th Ferrari driver to participate in the world championship took longer than any of his predecessors to reach the rostrum in a grand prix. This didn’t look like being the case when Hamilton joined Ferrari a little over…
F1’s start rules change “didn’t help us at all” says Vasseur, and more – RaceFans | Motorsport
Welcome to Thursday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Social media and links Ferrari say ‘enough is enough’ over F1 race start rule changes as Vasseur defends team’s stance (Sky) ”We designed the car fitting with the regulation, the change of the five seconds, the blue light story, didn’t help us at all, but I think at one stage enough is…
Where is Formula E racing across the 2025/26 season
It’s our biggest calendar yet as Formula E charts a course around the globe with thrilling new race locations and the returning favourite bringing all-electric racing. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, and the calendar’s planning and delivery have seen race locations grouped by continent to reduce freight transport and CO2 emissions and maximise efficiencies across regions….