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Porsche Formula E Team has delivered an update on its testing of the forthcoming Gen4 car, which will begin a new era for the all-electric championship next season. The car, which was officially launched in November, has now begun testing via all the powertrains manufacturers in the series – Porsche, Jaguar, Stellantis, Nissan, Mahindra and Lola. With new speeds being…

In the sun-drenched circuits of southern Spain, under the watchful eyes of engineers and the vast blue sky, a new era in electric racing roared to life. It was mid-January 2026, and Porsche factory driver Pascal Wehrlein strapped into the cockpit of the GEN4 Porsche Formula E car for the first time. –by Mark Cipolloni– As he punched the accelerator,…

At a glance Lighter, more powerful, more durable – and more cost-efficient Focus on Porsche in-house developments than ever before Pressure to succeed across three iterations Atlanta. The development of the next Porsche Formula E race car is in full swing as the new all-electric single-seater, which confirms to the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship’s fourth vehicle regulations, has…

For Santiago Zamudio, walking through the pit lane of a Formula E Miami E-Prix race and seeing mechanics assemble an electric race car piece by piece reminds him of what he does in his South Dade Senior High School classroom. The sophomore is part of the Electrathon Team, an educational program in which students design, build and race electric-powered vehicles…

Nick Cassidy vs Pascal Wehrlein (Image Source: Getty) As of February 2026, Pascal Wehrlein and Nick Cassidy are at the top of Formula E, both competitively and financially. As the championship has grown, professional drivers have been able to negotiate salaries comparable to those in top motorsport divisions. Although Formula E does not reveal the official contract amounts, performance-driven indicators…

Laurence EdmondsonFeb 4, 2026, 02:20 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Multiple Authors The new Williams Formula 1 car, which missed the opening week of preseason testing due to delays in production, has finally hit the track during a filming day at Silverstone on Wednesday. Williams was the only team not to attend…

Williams’ new Formula 1 car for the 2026 season has run for the first time. The team conducted a shakedown test of the FW48 at Silverstone today. The car took to the track in a special pre-season testing livery. Williams presented its definitive 2026 livery earlier this week. The team missed the first pre-season test which took place over five…

Lucas di Grassi and Bianca Diniz Caloi (Image Source: Getty) In the world of motorsport, success is measured not only by the number of trophies they win or their fame, but also in financial terms. Lucas di Grassi is a well-known and respected name in motorsport. He belongs to Brazil who has made Formula E famous worldwide. He started his…

Formula E will expand its calendar for the 2026-27 season, with at least 18 races expected for the first campaign of the Gen4 era. A crucial part of that expansion is expected to be a second race in the US alongside Miami. Last weekend, Formula E staged its first race at the Miami International Autodrome, on a truncated version of…

Laurence EdmondsonFeb 4, 2026, 05:50 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Multiple Authors Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey has revealed his team’s 2026 car started wind tunnel development four months later than its rivals, but that hasn’t stopped the new AMR26 turning heads in testing. Newey, F1’s most celebrated car designer, joined…

Mercedes’ head of driver development has explained why it chose to promote Andrea Kimi Antonelli as its first-ever rookie driver last year. The team placed its previous junior driver, George Russell, at rivals Williams for three years before promoting him to the factory squad. But the team’s talent-spotter Gwen Lagrue said this did not prepare Russell fully for his move…

Mitch Evans (Image credit: Instagram) Mitch Evans is back on the podium after a dull start to the season with no points in the first two races. The Jaguar TCS Racing driver topped the all-time winners list with his 15th win in Formula E at the wet and wild Round 3 race at the new Miami International Autodrome last weekend….

Felipe Drugovich (Image credit: Instagram) Andretti rookie Felipe Drugovich was leading the pack for a portion of the Miami E-Prix, but his race came to an abrupt halt after a collision with Antonio Felix da Costa resulted in a heavy penalty, ending any hopes of a podium or points finish. Drugovich clashed with da Costa in difficult wet conditions at…

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Jake Dennis and Lexi Grace Boosey (Image Source: Getty) By February 2026, Formula E star Jake Dennis will be considered one of the most commercially valuable drivers in the history of electric motorsport. With an estimated personal net worth of $3 million to $5 million, Dennis’s financial profile indicates he was successful on stage and growing in his off-stage presence….

Nick Cassidy (Image Source: Getty) In the world of electric motorsport, Nick Cassidy is a great and successful driver in today’s scenario. Nick started his career in racing from a very young age. He has worked through various racing series and is now competing in the highest level of racing event, the Formula E World Championship. Away from his track,…

Williams has presented its new livery for the 2026 Formula 1 season. The team which finished fifth in the constructors’ championship last year was the only one not to take part in last week’s opening pre-season test. The new FW48 will run in a special test livery when it makes its debut, which is scheduled for the next test at…

Pascal Wehrlein (Image Source: Getty) By February 2026, Pascal Wehrlein will be among the most successful drivers in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, and his financial history will be marked by decades of success at the highest levels of motorsport. Although people tend to show interest in his personal life, whatever is publicly accessible just allows one to…

Laurence EdmondsonFeb 3, 2026, 05:00 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Multiple Authors Jack Doohan drove for Alpine at the start of the 2025 F1 season. Bryn Lennon – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images Former Alpine driver Jack Doohan has joined Haas as its official reserve driver for the upcoming season. Doohan made…