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The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship continues its Asian tour with Rounds 12 and 13 in Shanghai. The Shanghai International Circuit retains the same permanent layout used in previous editions of the event. High temperatures and increasing humidity are expected to play a key role throughout the race weekend.   The ABB FIA Formula E…

It’s the home round for the reigning world champion, two of this year’s grand prix winners and most of the teams this weekend. Formula 1 heads to Silverstone which is hosting a sprint event for the first time since the championship introduced the divisive format five years ago – back when it was called ‘sprint qualifying’. Formula 2 and Formula…

The fight for the championship intensifies as we head to the world famous Shanghai International Circuit for Rounds 12 & 13 of the 2025/26 season. It’s a fast, flowing, and unforgiving track that promises to challenge the drivers and shake up the standings.  Here’s the global start times for all the racing action on Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 July. …

Preview by Katy Fairman Just like that, it’s race week once again as the paddock prepares for a double-header in Shanghai. After a busy event in Sanya earlier this month, we’re back for another two rounds in China – a special place to the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, as it’s where we had our first race back in…

Welcome to Tuesday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Social media and links Finding calm while driving a car that could kill me (The New York Times) ‘I have had accidents myself, but they were fortunately only minor ones. I have seen others crash, too. But that young man had his whole life ahead of him, and it just stopped with…

© Antonin Vincent / DPPI Discover the full program for the Shanghai E-Prix, the 12th round of the Formula E World Championship. One year after the victories of Mitch Evans and Maximilian Günther, who will manage to win the Shanghai E-Prix? Having returned to the calendar in recent years… Formula EThis new round in China promises to be full of…

The Sanya E-Prix was definitely one to remember- the tight and twisting circuit created chaos in every corner. While several surprises adorned the results sheet, it showed just how unpredictable the all-electric series can be. Jake Dennis was the big winner- Season 9’s champion earned his second win of 2026. Andretti to the front Throughout Season 12, Andretti has had…

Williams has revealed a special livery it will use for its home grand prix this weekend. As in previous seasons, Williams has incorporated elements of the Union Jack into its livery, though where this has previously appeared on its engine cover, this year the flanks for the FW48’s nose has been restyled. Drivers Carlos Sainz Jnr and Alexander Albon will…

Following a triumphant beachfront race, Sanya has officially secured its spot as Round 7 of the record-breaking 2026/27 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, with the race scheduled for April 17, 2027, marking the Asian leg opener of the new season. The city will host the first GEN4-era Formula E race on Chinese soil. Featuring the series’ largest-ever calendar of…

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What did you think of today’s race? Share your verdict on the Austrian Grand Prix. 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 it: 10…

Welcome to Monday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Social media and links James looks back at an ‘incredibly tough’ Austrian weekend (Williams) James Vowles: ‘We know we’re still not where we want to be in terms of weight of the car and in these incredibly warm conditions it’s heavily impacting our performance. As we look forward to Silverstone we’re bringing…

George Russell won the Austrian Grand Prix for Mercedes. Pos. Driver 1 George Russell Mercedes 2 Max Verstappen Red Bull 3 Andrea Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 4 Oscar Piastri McLaren 5 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari 6 Isack Hadjar Red Bull 7 Lando Norris McLaren 8 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 9 Liam Lawson Racing Bulls 10 Arvid Lindblad Racing Bulls 11 Gabriel Bortoleto Audi…

Which Formula 1 driver made the most of the Austrian Grand Prix 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 Red Bull Ring. Driver performance summary Advert |…

George Russell has taken provisional pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix for Mercedes ahead of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. Austrian Grand Prix qualifying result P. Driver Team Q1 Q2 (v Q1) Q3 (v Q2) 1 George Russell Mercedes 1’07.398 1’06.979 (-0.419s) 1’06.113 (-0.866s) 2 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 1’07.543 1’07.030 (-0.513s) 1’06.349 (-0.681s) 3 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari 1’07.290 1’06.994…

Andrea Kimi Antonelli maintained his place at the top of the times in the second practice session at the Red Bull Ring. The world championship leader produced two rapid laps on the soft tyres in the sweltering track conditions, lowering his best effort to a 1’07.014. That left him well clear of team mate George Russell, who locked up on…

The 2026/27 Formula E season welcomes three new tracks to the calendar: Circuit of the Americas (COTA), Brands Hatch and the MASCOT Zandvoort Circuit.  All three tracks have a rich motorsport history and distinct personalities, making them perfect destinations for the GEN4’s debut season.  SEASON 13 CALENDAR: Where will Formula E be racing in 2026/27 Set near the Dutch coastline,…

Starting from 18th thanks to a grid penalty from the last race in Monaco forced Marti and his CUPRA KIRO team to commit to an energy-saving strategy and, ultimately, hope some dramatic circumstances would go in their favour. Sustaining front and rear car damage in the multi-car pileup that caused a mid-race Red Flag was not exactly the sort of…

Brands Hatch is set to make its world championship return as Formula E has launched a record-breaking calendar for the 2026-27 campaign. The Kentish venue will replace the ExCeL as host of the London E-Prix for what will be its first world championship event since the 2010 World Touring Car Championship. It comes as Formula E has announced a 21-race…