Dispelling the myths of an impressive Formula E record

A new year, but the same question: why is Porsche so prolifically good at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez? Yet, like the imposingly fun ‘Day of the Dead’ – or ‘Día de los Muertos’, as the locals call it – there is more than just a bit of mythology associated with this streak of Formula E success. How do you answer…

Hamilton’s father aims to launch HybridV10 as a “festival series” by 2028 · RaceFans | Motorsport

Anthony Hamilton, father of seven-times Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton, has revealed further details of his plan to launch a new racing series based around V10 engines. In a document detailing his plans for HybridV10, Hamilton said he hopes to hold the first events by 2028 or 2029. “HybridV10 will initially operate as a professional festival format, not as…

Taittinger to continue as Formula E’s official champagne

Formula E has extended its partnership with champagne brand Taittinger. Key details: Taittinger will continue as the official champagne of Formula E throughout the 2025/26 season Branded bottles will continue to appear on podium alongside race winners The champagne brand will also be served in the Emotion Club hospitality venue on race weekends and at galas and other special events…

ABB FIA Formula E World Championship celebrates 150 races in Mexico City

Formula E returns in 2026 for Round 2 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez on 10 January 2026. After a dramatic season opener in São Paulo, current championship leader Jake Dennis will be aiming to repeat his victory.  After a thrilling season opener in São Paulo, Formula E is back for 2026. This…

Forza Motorsport reveals three tours for the start of 2026 | Motorsport

Forza Motorsport has unveiled three new race tours — the Nemesis Tour, Daily Racers Tour and Italian Challengers Tour. The Nemesis Tour is already underway, while the remaining two competitions will take place in February and March. Editor’s Picks The Nemesis Tour celebrates some of motorsports’ greatest rivalries across four series: Rally Rivals (Mitsubishi vs. Subaru), Grand Prix Grudges…  read…

McLaren considered loaning Hamilton to Sauber for F1 debut · RaceFans | Motorsport

Lewis Hamilton could have made his Formula 1 debut at Sauber instead of McLaren had negotiations between the two teams not fallen through. Former Sauber team principal Peter Sauber made the revelation in an interview late last year. Hamilton was part of McLaren’s young driver programme as he progressed through the junior driver categories. He won the former Formula 3…

How Formula E is championing sustainability at 2026 Mexico City E-Prix | Formula – E News

Mexico City E-Prix (Image credit: Formula E) The Mexico City E-Prix, like all other Formula E race events, will support both local communities and the environment as part of its initiative to accelerate sustainable human progress. Through the Better Futures Fund, FIA Girls on Track, the use of renewable energy at the circuit, and a robust waste management system at…

Nerea Martí joins Andretti Formula E Team as Team Ambassador for Season 12

After a pair of successful outings with Andretti Formula E in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship’s Season 11 and Season 12 Women’s Tests, Spanish racing driver Nerea Martí will continue her growing relationship with the team as a Team Ambassador for Season 12. Martí will represent Andretti Formula E at the Mexico City, Miami and Madrid E-Prix weekends,…

Oliver Rowland hails Mexico City E-Prix win as one of his best, Jake Dennis looks to build momentum | Formula – E News

Jake Dennis and Oliver Rowland have won in Mexico in previous years. (Image credit: Formula E) The Formula E drivers are all pumped up for the second race of the season, the Mexico City E-Prix. Season 12 started in December last year with the Round 1 race held in Sao Paulo. Jake Dennis and Oliver Rowland finished first and second…

DoPT delay holds up Formula E chargesheet | Hyderabad News

Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau’s (ACB) move to file a chargesheet in the Formula E case is likely to be delayed as the department of personnel & training (DoPT) is yet to decide on granting prosecution sanction against senior IAS officer Arvind Kumar.Officials said the investigation is largely complete and the chargesheet is ready, barring the mandatory sanction against Arvind…

Mexico City E-Prix 2026: Preview, schedule, race timings and where to watch Formula E Season 12 Round 2 | Formula – E News

Mexico City E-Prix 2026 (Image credit: Formula E) Formula E Season 12 is back with the year’s first race and the season’s Round 2 in Mexico City. Considered one of the most favourite Formula E races, the Mexico City E-Prix is not just special for delivering title-worthy race winners, but this year it will also mark the 150th race of…

Andretti Formula E Chases Continued Season 12 Success in Mexico City

Andretti Formula E heads to Mexico City for Round 2 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship with strong momentum after a winning start to Season 12 in São Paulo that saw Jake Dennis claim victory and the lead to both the Drivers’ and Teams’ standings. The challenge now shifts to one of the fastest and most demanding venues…

Lewis Hamilton 41st birthday: Will this be his last F1 season? What are his, Ferrari’s hopes for 2026? | Motorsport

The combination of Formula 1’s most successful driver and its most successful team was supposed to be a match made in heaven — but the 2025 season ended with Lewis Hamilton calling it a “nightmare,” failing to get to grips with an underperforming Ferrari car. Can Hamilton and Ferrari bounce back in 2026 amid a rules reset and much-changed regulations?…

As Formula E celebrates 150 races in Mexico City, all about the rise of electric motorsport | Formula – E News

Mexico City E-Prix (Image credit: Formula E) The Christmas and New Year festivities are over, and Formula E Season 12 is back with the Round 2 race lined up in Mexico City. It is one of the most popular races, held at the heart of a massive car-racing fan following, and this time it is even more special as it…

Bianchi family “hurt” as father reveals thieves stole the final kart his son raced · RaceFans | Motorsport

The father of late Formula 1 driver Jules Bianchi says thieves have taken the last kart raced by his son. Jules Bianchi with an ART GP kart The KZ 125 ART GP machine was one of a dozen karts taken by the thieves, Philippe Bianchi announced on social media. He indicated the burglary took place on Monday. His son Jules…

Five storylines ahead of the Mexico City E-Prix

Written by Lucrezia Marano, Edited by Vyas Ponnuri Formula E returns to the vibrant streets of Mexico, with this weekend’s outing at the iconic Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez for the 2026 Hankook Mexico City E-Prix. As the teams and drivers prepare themselves to traverse Mexico and the ever-vibrant Foro Sol stadium in the second race weekend of the year, there’s plenty…

Kicking off the anniversary year: customer and factory teams level at the top of the standings

07/01/2026 Porsche enters the new year celebrating 75 years of motor racing history. The Mexico City E-Prix on 10 January, the second round of Season 12 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, marks the start of the anniversary campaign. After the season opener in São Paulo in December, two Porsche teams share the lead in the standings: Andretti…

Formula E Season 12’s First ‘Hankook Tire’ Title Race to Take Place in Mexico City

사진 확대 Formula E Season 12’s First ‘Hankook Tire’ Title Race to Be Held in Mexico City Formula E Season 12’s First ‘Hankook Tire’ Title Race to Be Held in Mexico City [Photo courtesy of Hankook Tire & Technology] The second round of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship (Formula E) Season 12, sponsored by Hankook Tire & Technology,…

Ferrari claim WEC rivals kept BoP because it makes a good “excuse”, and more · RaceFans | Motorsport

Welcome to Wednesday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Social media and links Ferrari ‘surprised’ rivals rejected proposal to scrap (Balance of Performance) (Sportscar 365) Antonello Coletta: ‘I am surprised because, during the season it was possible to see on the websites and in the newspapers that many manufacturers said the problem of their success is the BoP. For us, it’s…

Jake Hughes joins Mahindra Racing as Reserve and Simulator Driver

The Brit is no stranger to Formula E, having completed full-time in the championship for three seasons, two with NEOM McLaren and one with Maserati.  Hughes quickly asserted himself in the series, with an impressive one-lap pace that started with third fastest in qualifying for the opening round in Mexico City, second in the first of the Diriyah double-header events…

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