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Geely is taking an increasingly serious look at Formula E, possibly for the second stage of the Gen4 era in 2028, with discussions continuing with possible partners for a project at the Shanghai E-Prix last weekend. And a green light on such a programme could result in a return to top-level motorsport for the Lotus name. The Race can reveal…

The 2027 Formula 1 calendar could feature a total of 34 races as the championship is poised to add yet more sprint events. While the roster of grands prix is expected to remain at 24, F1 is set to increase the number of sprint rounds from six to as many as 10. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali told Sky an announcement…

No stranger to Goodwood, Jílková returns for this year’s event after driving a prototype Cayenne Electric up the world-famous Hill in 2025. This year, she’ll switch to a Cayenne Turbo Electric Coupe as it makes its UK dynamic debut.  Meanwhile, Formula E arrives at FOS Future Lab 2026 as an official partner, unveiling the GEN4 car, the fastest the series…

Formula E’s GEN4 era is fast approaching, and ahead of the start of the 2026/27 Formula E season, Porsche and Kiro Race Co have confirmed the continuation of their technical relationship into next season and beyond.  Unleashing GEN4: A new era of high-performance, sustainable electric racing begins Since the start of the partnership at the beginning of the 2024/25 season,…

Formula E Season 12 accelerates global expansion and sustainability milestones as DHL delivers precision logistics behind one of the world’s most complex sporting championships Battery logistics takes center stage off track as electrification drives new supply chain demands SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 July 2026 – As the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returns to Shanghai…

A pioneer amongst the premium manufacturers competing in Formula E, DS Automobiles celebrated its 150th start in the championship in Shanghai last weekend. A symbolic milestone that provides an opportunity to look back on more than 10 years of electric racing, crowned by four titles and a consistent presence at the forefront of the field. One hundred and fifty races…

Formula E will showcase its wide array of machinery at the upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed, the annual event set to take place from Thursday, July 9 to Sunday, July 12 once again around the historic Goodwood Estate facility. The event will also feature several full-time Formula E drivers taking turns to drive the cars up the hill at Goodwood,…

CUPRA KIRO driver, Dan Ticktum, is taking the wheel of the all-new Formula E GEN4 race car for its first public appearance in the UK alongside the complete evolution of its Championship cars. A full line-up of GEN1, GEN2 and GEN3 cars are also being showcased, giving fans a close look at the series’ progression on the famous hill climb…

Welcome to Tuesday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Happy birthday! Happy birthday to DDonovan1993! On this day in motorsport Touring car ace Fabrizio Giovanardi had a Formula 1 test today in 2001 25 years ago today Ferrari enlisted Fabrizio Giovanardi to conduct a straight-line test in an F2001 at Vairano 35 years ago today Nigel Mansell passed Alain Prost twice…

Credit: Lintao Zhang/LAT Images Formula E threw down surprise twists and turns over the course of the Shanghai E-Prix double-header, with veterans returning to the front, and a major contender strengthening his bid to win the title with a stellar showing.  The quartet fighting for the title has now grown to six drivers, with Jake Dennis and António Félix da…

Gambling on the weather Rain is known as the ‘great equaliser’ in motorsport, and the 2026 Shanghai E-Prix double-header certainly had its fair share of wet conditions!  REPORT: Di Grassi seals spectacular Shanghai E-Prix Round 13 win on final lap Due to inclement weather conditions forecast for over the weekend, the sporting schedule was amended with qualifying and the E-Prix…

Over twelve seasons of racing in Formula E, we’ve learnt to expect the unexpected and the result of the 2026 Shanghai E-Prix, Round 13 was definitely one that nobody could’ve predicted!  Starting from the back of the grid, Lucas di Grassi and the Lola Yamaha ABT squad took a bold gamble on car setup at the start of the race…

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What did you think of today’s race? Share your verdict on the British 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…

Charles Leclerc won the British Grand Prix for Ferrari. Pos. Driver 1 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 2 George Russell Mercedes 3 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari 4 Lando Norris McLaren 5 Isack Hadjar Red Bull 6 Liam Lawson Racing Bulls 7 Arvid Lindblad Racing Bulls 8 Gabriel Bortoleto Audi 9 Franco Colapinto Alpine 10 Pierre Gasly Alpine 11 Oscar Piastri McLaren 12 Carlos…

Which Formula 1 driver made the most of the British 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 Silverstone. Driver performance summary Advert | Become a…

Lucas Di Grassi delivered a sensational first Formula E victory for Lola Yamaha Abt in the second Shanghai E-Prix, as Pascal Wehrlein took the championship leader after Mitch Evans failed to start the race. Evans was hit by a technical problem before the start leaving him consigned to the Jaguar garage as the race got under way, initially for two laps…

The FIA has explained why the British Grand Prix did not restart after the Safety Car was deployed. The Safety Car was deployed when Max Verstappen spun into a gravel trap at Stowe corner four laps before the end of the race. Race control indicated on the penultimate lap the race would restart. However the Safety Car did not enter…

For the second race of the weekend, the weather proved even more challenging than the day before. Following a stormy night, the rain set in and persisted, and by 6am grey skies and heavy downpours provided the backdrop for the weekend’s third practice session.  The teams and drivers looked haggard, as the gloomy weather was compounded by humid heat that…