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Pascal Wehrlein wins Madrid E-Prix. (Image credit: Instagram) Pascal Wehrlein was delighted to secure his third podium of the season at the Madrid E-Prix, admitting it was not something he expected. The Porsche driver went wheel-to-wheel with Cupra Kiro’s Dan Ticktum in the closing laps of Round 6 but ultimately managed to finish third. He also continues to lead the…

A very well attended maiden Madrid E-prix gave Formula E plenty to be happy about, and the drama on the Jarama circuit – much more old school in layout than many of the series regular races – delivered a feisty affair. The pole winner sinking like a rock, anger over team orders at the front, another nightmare for the team…

Formula 1’s new power unit regulations for 2026 have provoked much discussion over the effect they had on the racing. But a less obvious change to the regulations could have significant consequences for the competition later in the year. F1 introduced a new mechanism to even out the competition between the engine manufacturers. Any manufacturer whose internal combustion engine is…

Formula E founder Alejandro Agag recalled an anecdote about Toto Wolff from the period when Mercedes decided to pull out of the all-electric series. “Toto was here, he saw what was in place and said, ‘I’m going to take this to Formula 1 and effectively combine Formula 1 and Formula E’” – Alejandro Agag Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E Team competed…

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Antonio Felix Da Costa (Image credit: Formula E) Antonio Felix da Costa is on a roll after clinching his first victory with Jaguar TCS Racing in Jeddah. The Portuguese driver went on to lift the winner’s trophy at the maiden Madrid E-Prix on Saturday, securing his second consecutive win this season. Joining him on the podium was his team-mate Mitch…

Antonio Felix da Costa claimed victory for Jaguar in a close finish to the inaugural Madrid E-Prix at Jarama Circuit. Mitch Evans joined team-mate da Costa on the podium in second, while Porsche’s Wehrlein rounded out the podium after a late scrap with Dan Ticktum. At the start, Nyck Cassidy held the lead in his Citroen, ahead of Nyck De…

The 2026 Formula 1 season was supposed to see the long-awaited expansion of the grid to 22 cars. But neither of the first two grands prix this year has seen a full grid yet. In China, four cars failed to start the race either from the grid or the pit lane: both McLarens, plus Gabriel Bortoleto’s Audi and Alexander Albon’s…

For the first time in its 12-season history, Formula E held a race at the Jarama circuit, located near Madrid. It had been 45 years since the Spanish circuit last hosted a round of a world championship. Formula E and its electric single-seaters – a championship born from the initiative of a Madrid-based businessman – was the logical choice for…

Racing Bulls has revealed the special livery it will use for next weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. Red Bull’s second Formula 1 team will run in a cherry-coloured livery to promote a new flavour produced by the energy drink manufacturer. The team held an event in Tokyo to promote the design including drivers Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad, plus…

Citroën Racing and Nick Cassidy achieved their first Julius Baer Pole Position together, with the Kiwi managing to achieve his eighth pole in Formula E. It was a close battle at the end, as Cassidy took on Season 7 World Champion Nyck de Vries (Mahindra), and the three points for pole leapfrogs Cassidy above Oliver Rowland (Nissan) and into third…

Opel will take over the DS entry into Formula E’s Gen4 era, as Stellantis reshuffles its brands’ involvement again. The group was involved in Formula E with DS Automobiles, which entered the series in 2015-16, and Maserati, which took over the Venturi outfit ahead of the Gen3 era. Maserati’s time in the world championship was short-lived, as the team was…

German car manufacturer Opel will be entering Formula E in Season 13, finally putting speculations of their next step in motorsport to an end. The Stellantis-owned manufacturer will make up the second Formula E entry by the conglomerate, replacing the outgoing DS Automobiles on the grid. Opel’s latest move came in the form of an announcement by their CEO Florian…

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Penske holds licence for DS entry, meaning Opel will be all-new Formula E team Formula E will have 12 teams for start of Gen4 era Remains unclear what Penske will do with current entry Opel will enter Formula E from the start of the 2026/27 season as DS Automobiles exits in a realignment of Stellantis’ strategy in the all-electric series….

Dan Ticktum (Image credit: Instagram) Dan Ticktum has once again topped a free practice session this season. The Cupra Kiro driver finished fastest in FP1 on day one of the Madrid E-Prix. This marks his third top finish in a free practice session this year. Mahindra Racing’s Nyck de Vries followed in second place as he looks to overcome the…

Audi has confirmed the immediate departure of team principal Jonathan Wheatley, following rumours he was being courted by Aston Martin. Wheatley joined the team last year, when it competed as Sauber, ahead of its rebranding as Audi’s works team. Reports emerged this week claiming Aston Martin had approached Wheatley to take over from Adrian Newey as its team principal. The…

Opel set to debut in Formula E with GSE team in Season 13 (Image credit: Formula E) A new team is all set to enter the Formula E World Championship next season, and it is none other than the German giant Opel. Named the ‘Opel GSE Formula E Team’, the Russelsheim-based manufacturer will compete in Season 13, when Formula E…

The 2026 Formula 1 season was supposed to see the long-awaited expansion of the grid to 22 cars. But neither of the first two grands prix this year has seen a full grid yet. In China, four cars failed to start the race either from the grid or the pit lane: both McLarens, plus Gabriel Bortoleto’s Audi and Alexander Albon’s…