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At first glance, the link between an SUV and a Formula E electric single-seater isn’t obvious. However, behind the comfort, silence and refinement we’ve come to expect from DS Automobiles lies another reality. Some of the technologies now fitted to this new model stem from the French brand’s nearly 11 seasons in Formula E. Since joining the electric championship in 2015,…

Feature by Katy Fairman The heat and emotions in Sanya was high, as Jake Dennis took his second victory of the season for Andretti in the first of three Chinese races. With ambitious overtakes, spectacular strategy and big names failing to reach the chequered flag, Round 11 delivered plenty of significant talking points.  Dennis’ dream day  It was a day…

Ferrari ended Mercedes’ unbeaten streak at the Circuit de Catalunya but can they keep up the pressure this weekend? Here’s how to watch the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix plus the Formula 2 and Formula 3 support races at the Red Bull Ring live in the UK: 2026 Austrian Grand Prix live session times Event Date Start Time End Time Time…

Welcome to Monday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Social media and links The part of my Red Bull story nobody knows – Lawson (High Performance) ‘We made a massive (change), a change you would never do on a race weekend. Like, a normal change times 10. Trying to get the same sort of balance out of the car, just in…

It was a chaotic and attritional return to Sanya for Formula E, with a red flag, the top four failing to score points, and plenty of incidents through the race. But who made DIVEBOMB’s cut for winners and losers after the Sanya E-Prix? Winner: Andretti Credit: Jordan McKean/LAT Images There’s no doubt Andretti would be relishing their overwhelming success in…

Jake Dennis celebrated an emotional one-two result for Andretti, their first in Formula E, as he crossed the line alongside teammate Felipe Drugovich in Sanya. The race, which delivered the typical chaos and excitement, including a red flag interlude, saw high temperatures and big strategy on Hainan Island.  REPORT: Dennis heads home Drugovich in Sanya for maiden Andretti 1-2 “Oh,…

The Monaco Grand Prix plunged Formula 1 into a controversy which has no straightforward solution. Early in the race it became apparent that something was awry as the stewards issued multiple penalties to drivers for breaking the pit lane speed limit. After the chequered flag it transpired most of those breaches occured by just one tenth of a kilometre per…

Andretti got both cars into the final in qualifying at Sanya | Credit: Simon Galloway/LAT Images Jake Dennis took pole position for the Sanya E-Prix, after a thrilling lap in the final stage of qualifying saw him claim pole position over teammate Felipe Drugovich in Sanya. The lap was eventually decided by Drugovich’s first sector, with the gap only growing…

Welcome to Sunday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Happy birthday! Happy birthday to JCost! On this day in motorsport Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-free Published by Keith Collantine Lifelong motor sport fan Keith set up RaceFans in 2005 – when it was originally called F1 Fanatic. Having previously worked as a motoring journalist, Keith began running…

Jake Dennis delivered a commanding performance to win the 2026 Lianxin Sanya E-Prix, leading home a historic one-two finish for Andretti Formula E powered by Porsche on the series’ return to the Chinese street circuit after a seven-year absence. Starting from pole position, Dennis controlled the 37-lap race at the Haitang Bay Circuit and held off teammate Felipe Drugovich to…

At a glance Second victory of the season for Andretti’s Jake Dennis Cupra Kiro’s Pepe Martí takes second podium of the campaign Nico Müller scores points for factory team, penalty for Pascal Wehrlein With P2, Cupra Kiro’s Pepe Martí secured his second career podium in Formula E after his third-place result at the Monaco E-Prix this May. Porsche factory driver…

Formula E returned to Sanya for the first time since March 2019. On the championship’s previous visit to this street circuit, DS Automobiles had claimed victory. Six years later, the French manufacturer returned to Hainan Island as the most recent winner, now teaming up with its partner Penske Autosport. Situated at the southern tip of the island, Sanya is a popular…

Jean-Éric Vergne climbs from P13 to P8 and scores four points after an eventful race.  Starting from P6, Nick Cassidy briefly led the race before a series of incidents compromised his afternoon.  Formula E’s return to Sanya after seven years away delivered an intense race featuring a red flag and two Full Course Yellow periods. Seven…

Will Isack Hadjar get to hold onto his Monaco Grand Prix trophy? He picked up another one recently – albeit quite a bit smaller than the ones they usually hand out on the podium. Can you come up with the best caption for this picture? Post your funniest suggestion in the comments below. A selection of the best will feature…

Jake Dennis triumphed in a scrappy Sanya E-Prix, as Formula E championship leader Mitch Evans retired following several incidents. The Porsche-powered Andrettis locked out the front row on the Chinese track with Dennis ahead of team-mate Felipe Drugovich, and while many rivals got a chance to lead the race, they still ended up achieving a 1-2. All runners were quite…

Fuelling the destination: CDFG extends the Formula E momentum into immersive retail experiences {Image: CDFG} CHINA. China Duty Free Group (CFDG) is playing a prime role as official partner of the 2026 Lianxin Sanya E-Prix being held tomorrow (20 June), with the retailer’s acclaimed cdf Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex serving as a key venue for activations celebrating the…

Welcome to Saturday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Social media and links Episode 4: The fight is on (Mercedes) ‘This has laid a few Mercedes engine cars low over the season so far. They’re not all identical but they do sort of originate in the same broad part of the battery and I think that most of the areas of…

Credits: Luna Maas / DIVEBOMB As Formula E’s Season 12 roars into its final stretch, the grid is bracing for a relentless, fast-paced conclusion. With only seven races left on the calendar in 2026, the battle for the title is set to reach a boiling point.  Beginning with the return to the tropical streets of Sanya and concluding with the…

Formula E returned to Sanya after seven years, and rebuilding a track that had remained closed during the Covid-19 pandemic was no easy task. The FIA and Formula E actually began preparing for the race months in advance as they brought the circuit back to life in accordance with the latest safety requirements. They enlisted more than 300 local personnel…