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Taylor Barnard was fastest in the second practice session for the Miami E-Prix at Homestead-Miami Speedway, with Antonio Felix da Costa once again second. Conditions were cooler than Friday’s opening session, beginning less than half an hour after sunrise, but lap times were still quicker than Friday’s hot late afternoon session, with the NEOM McLaren driver’s pace-setting time of 1m23.339…

The cars are charged and the drivers are ready to put on a thrilling show in Miami, as the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship kicks off Round 5 at the Miami E-Prix, scheduled for Saturday, April 12. The Homestead-Miami Speedway is set for a mind-blowing adventure as 11 Formula E teams take to the track in their Gen3 Evo…

The Miami E-Prix in Florida is set to bring the Homestead-Miami Speedway alive with the ultra fast electric race cars—combining high-octane entertainment with sustainability. As Formula E returns to this iconic circuit after a decade-long hiatus, race enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating high-speed action at the picturesque venue. Will Nissan’s Oliver Rowland and NEOM McLaren’s Taylor Barnard continue their season dominance…

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Nick Cassidy paced the opening practice session of the Miami E-Prix at Homestead-Miami Speedway, leading Antonio Felix da Costa. The Jaguar driver completed 16 laps in the 40 minute session, setting a best time of 1m23.785s, 0.113s quicker than Porsche’s da Costa. Taylor Barnard was third quickest for NEOM McLaren, a further 0.58s back, with Mitch Evans and Pascal Wehrlein…

Oscar Piastri led a comfortable one-two for McLaren in the second practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix. George Russell, who got closest to the two McLaren drivers, lapped over half a second slower than the Chinese Grand Prix winner. Only the McLaren drivers lapped the Bahrain International Circuit in less than 91 seconds. However a question mark remained over…

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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella insists Bahrain will be a difficult venue for the team, despite their rivals talking up their potential. “My expectation is that Bahrain is the most difficult venue for McLaren of the first part of the season,” said Stella in today’s FIA press conference. McLaren’s rivals pointed to their low tyre degradation at the track during…

A decade on from its last proper visit to the state of Florida, Formula E is gearing up for a return. Unlike last time, however, the Miami E-Prix won’t be taking place on the streets along Biscayne Bay, but at nearby Homestead-Miami Speedway. Best known these days as a NASCAR venue, Homestead is no stranger to welcoming other categories, with…

Apr 11, 2025, 02:13 PM ET Red Bull should complain less about other teams and focus more on doing a better job with their own, according to McLaren’s Formula 1 championship leader Lando Norris. Norris goes into this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix a point clear of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, winner in Japan last weekend, after three rounds. McLaren ended…

“In Formula E, success is driven by the collective expertise of the entire team,” said Sylvain Filippi, Managing Director and CTO of Envision Racing. “From skilled engineers to visionary strategists and elite drivers, it is the strength of our talent that ensures victory. Randstad is a trusted partner in finding the right talent for the right opportunity, playing a pivotal…

Inspired by Monaco, the Long Beach Grand Prix is arguably the most beloved street race in American racing. Joe Skibinski | IMS Photo It was the kind of place popularized in old-timey cop shows where the police went down to the docks to rouse and arrest the bad guys. Once known as a seedy harbor town, the city’s reputation was transformed…

Formula E is revving up for a revolutionary shift in education and sustainability.With the launch of their ‘Driving Force’ program, the all-electric racing series is paving the way for young minds to engage with STEM careers.This exciting initiative, presented by the Public Investment Fund, is designed to inspire the next generation to explore the electrifying world of motorsport. In a…

Apr 10, 2025, 02:48 PM ET Andrea Kimi Antonelli was not named after 2007 Formula 1 world champion Kimi Raikkonen. Kym Illman/Getty Images Mercedes’ teenage rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli says he would like to talk Formula 1 with Kimi Raikkonen after recalling how the Finn lived up to his famed ‘Iceman’ nickname when they first met. Raikkonen won the drivers’ world…

McLaren call Bahrain their “second home race” – but they’ve never won it. Will they change that this weekend? Here are the talking points for the Bahrain Grand Prix. McLaren to hit back at ‘home’? Since McLaren ended their 26-year championship drought last year, winning has started to seem familiar again for the team. It’s easy to overlook the fact…

After a two-month gap, Formula E returns this weekend with the Miami E-Prix, and Motorsport Week discusses all the big talking points. Like Season 10, Season 11 has suffered another enforced break, this time through the cancellation of a planned E-Prix in Thailand, but excitement builds as FE changes its home in the USA. Oliver Rowland arrives in America leading…

Welcome to Thursday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Social media and links Red Bull Racing’s post (Facebook) ‘Ayumu Iwasa will drive Max’s car for the first session of the Bahrain GP weekend.’ Albon says Thailand ‘serious’ about hosting race after meeting Prime Minister (Sky) ‘For Thailand, there’s a huge opportunity to help promote motorsport. It’s not the most followed sport…

Formula E has announced a new initiative with its partner the Public Investment Fund aimed at STEM learning and sustainability. The ‘Driving Force presented by PIF’ programme will provide the opportunities for young people – aged eight to 18 – to explore STEM-led motorsport careers, while also learning more about sustainability, one of the core factors of the all-electric series….

Apr 10, 2025, 01:13 PM ET Carlos Sainz was fined €20k after being late to the national anthem at last week’s Japanese Grand Prix. Kym Illman/Getty Images Carlos Sainz, Jr. broke Formula 1’s rules on swearing on Thursday when he protested a fine for being late for a national anthem. The Williams driver was fined €20,000 ($22,200), with half of that suspended,…