Jake Dennis (Image credit: Instagram) Jake Dennis has admitted that his second Formula E world title suddenly started to feel possible after his podium finish in the second race of the Tokyo E-Prix. The Season 9 world champion has been in excellent form since the championship arrived in Sanya in June. In his last five races, Dennis has taken one…
A 12-year-old child is injured after the electric motorcycle they were operating collided with a parked pickup truck in Rochester Hills, Michigan, on Thursday evening. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to the crash in the area of Dorfield and Briston drives around 8:24 p.m. According to investigators, the child struck a 2010 Ram 1500 that was legally…
Formula E is confident that its 2026-27 season will begin in Saudi Arabia in December. However, the championship has a backup plan if the situation in the region means the opening races in Jeddah cannot take place. Formula E chief executive Jeff Dodds said the season could instead begin in Mexico in January if the Saudi Arabian races have to…
Marc Marquez says he had no explanation as to why he suffered such a severe tyre drop in the British Grand Prix sprint after slumping to ninth at the finish. mean, I’m disappointed The factory Ducati rider was immediately on the move when the race began, passing the Aprilia of Marco Bezzecchi for fourth by the end of the first…
Jake Dennis. (Image credit: Instagram) The Formula E season will come to an end next weekend with a double-header at the London E-Prix. After 15 rounds of racing, both the drivers’ and teams’ championships are still up for grabs. Nine drivers remain in contention for the world title, making the London finale one of the most important weekends of the…
Hero MotoCorp has confirmed that its first electric motorcycle will launch in 2027, expanding the company’s EV portfolio beyond its existing Vida scooter range. Two platforms, UBEX and VXZ, will underpin the range VXZ developed in collaboration with Zero Motorcycles Hero MotoCorp electric motorcycle details UBEX and VXZ are dedicated motorcycle platforms, not derived from the Vida scooter architecture. The…
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali will not move to add sprint races at every round next season, but still plans to hold more than the current six. Alpine consultant Flavio Briatore recently argued for F1 to hold sprint races every week and, as is done in Moto GP. Speaking in Liberty Media’s latest earnings update call for investors, Domenicali said…
Nismo will display the one-off collection of grillzs ahead of the final Formula E race of this season https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ by Brad Anderson 23 hours ago … read more www.carscoops.com
KTM will be able to open the sealed engines of its RC16 bikes the week before the Aragon GP, after receiving approval from the rest of the manufacturers in MotoGP. As Autosport revealed in mid-July, KTM formally requested the remaining manufacturers, through the MSMA and IRTA, for permission to open the sealed engines of its four MotoGP bikes to replace a…
DS Penske have unveiled a special livery for the upcoming London E-Prix, ahead of what will be their final Formula E appearance. The livery features a striking golden shade that serves as a memory to the days of the DS Techeetah outfit that ran from Seasons 4 to 8, the strongest era in the championship for the DS name. It…
ROCHESTER HILLS (WWJ) — A 12-year-old is hospitalized after crashing a high-powered electric motorcycle into a pickup truck in Rochester Hills. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, the child was knocked unconscious after hitting the parked Ram 1500 at around 8:30 p.m. Thursday, in the area of Dorfield Drive and Briston Drive. When multiple 911 calls came in, EMS…
AJ Tracey joins Formula E London E-Prix Formula E has confirmed that British rapper AJ Tracey will perform live at the 2026 Hankook London E-Prix. The West London artist will take the stage on Sunday, August 16, before the final race of the 2025-26 Formula E season. His performance will be part of the entertainment planned for fans at the…
Marco Bezzecchi made a brilliant comeback from a collarbone fracture to lead a 1-2-4-5 finish for Aprilia in practice for the MotoGP British Grand Prix. Having been unsure about his fitness level following a crash at last month’s German Grand Prix and a patchy run of form prior to that, Bezzecchi smashed the circuit record at Silverstone by almost a second…
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) – The Grand Junction Police Department (GJPD) arrested two adults and 11 minors following unruly electric motorcycle driving. GJPD said they initially began receiving reports at 1 p.m. on Wednesday about a large group of young people driving non-street legal mini electrical motorcycles on the roadway. Reports said the riders failed to stop at a red…
Marco Bezzecchi has admitted that he is not fully fit as he prepares for a potential MotoGP comeback at the British Grand Prix, conceding his chances of a strong result at Silverstone. The factory Aprilia rider broke his collarbone during the opening lap of the Sachsenring sprint, forcing him out of the remainder of the German Grand Prix weekend in…
The two B Corp certified brands, which share the same community, challenger and purpose-driven spirit, will team up for the first time ahead of the final rounds of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship 2025/26 Season at Excel London on the 15th and 16th of August. The collaboration with giffgaff, which was first certified as a B Corp in…
Photo: Opel Theo Pourchaire looks set to exit Peugeot’s FIA World Endurance Championship lineup to focus on his new Formula E commitments for sister marque Opel next season. Formula 2 champion and ex-IndyCar Series driver Pourchaire became the first official signing for Opel’s new Formula E team on Tuesday, having already been part of the broader Stellantis family via his…
EUREKA, Calif. — Police are warning parents that electric bikes, scooters and motorcycles are not toys with batteries attached. They are vehicles, and California has rules for where they can be used and who can ride them. The Eureka Police Department (EPD) said it has received an increase in calls about people operating electric-powered mobility devices recklessly. Officers said some…
French driver Theo Pourchaire will race in Formula E for the first time after joining the Opel GSE Formula E Team for the 2026/27 season. The 2023 FIA Formula 2 champion is one of the most promising young drivers in motorsport. After winning the F2 title, he raced in IndyCar, the European Le Mans Series and the FIA World Endurance…
Marc Marquez says he is under no extra pressure despite re-emerging as a genuine MotoGP title contender this year, insisting that winning another championship would not change his life. After battling with severe physical limitations in the early part of the 2026 season and missing two races due to surgery, Marquez has mounted an impressive comeback on the factory Ducati, winning…
Oliver Rowland (Image credit: Instagram) Reigning Formula E champion Oliver Rowland says he is relieved to leave the Tokyo E-Prix while still being in the Formula E title fight after a strong recovery across the double-header. The Nissan driver will head into the season-ending London E-Prix this month with a real chance of defending his title. He is fourth in…
Ladbroke Grove’s very own AJ Tracey is bringing the heat to the East, taking the mic for an explosive live set at the 2026 Hankook London E-Prix as Formula E looks to crown its 2025/26 World Champions. AJ Tracey will be headlining the Fan Village Stage at 13:00-13:50, bringing all the energy right before lights out with a 50-minute performance…
B2B News | Source: River | River, the Bengaluru-based electric two-wheeler startup, has raised $120 million in a Series C funding round to expand production capacity, grow its retail network, and prepare new electric models for launch. The round was led by Indian investment firms Elev8 Venture Partners and Claypond Capital, with participation from Singularity AMC, Anicut Capital, 360 ONE…
Jenson Button scored the first victory of his grand prix career 20 years ago today at the Hungaroring. He took his Honda to victory in a rain-hit race at the Hungaroring after championship leader Fernando Alonso retired. Read the original RaceFans report here: Button achieves his impossible dream with breakthrough win in Hungary Formula 1 Browse all Formula 1 articles…
Nyck de Vries has revealed that Porsche will no longer field a second factory team in Formula E’s Gen4 era. The Mahindra driver’s statement came on Wednesday (5) during an official press conference in response to a question posed by GRANDE PRÊMIO, preempting a strategic shift that had not yet been publicly communicated by the German manufacturer—nor to the series…
“A winner is a dreamer who never gives up.” The mantra for Opel Motorsport’s newest recruit, Théo Pourchaire, has always remained the same, right from his Formula 2 days. It has held him in high stead all the way through his racing career, through the success of an F2 championship win with ART, the tough axing at Arrow McLaren in…
Formula E has changed the dates for the 2027 Monaco E-Prix after approval from the FIA World Motor Sport Council. The famous race in Monaco will now be held on May 1 and 2, 2027, instead of the earlier planned May 15 and 16. The change has been made to avoid a clash with the World Endurance Championship (WEC) and…
Police investigate a serious crash involving an electric bicycle and a car that required a child to be flown to the hospital due to the extent of his injuries in front of Prairie Ridge High School at Walkup Road and Dvorak Drive in unincorporated Crystal Lake Wednesday afternoon. | Photo: Tracy Mathesius A teenage boy was flown to the hospital…
Formula E has extended its partnership with the Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM), ensuring that the Monaco E-Prix will remain on the championship calendar until 2031. The new agreement means Formula E will continue racing on the famous Circuit de Monaco for several more years. The extension also comes ahead of the start of the new GEN4 era, which will…
Trackhouse has announced that it has renewed its contract with Raul Fernandez for the 2027 and 2028 MotoGP seasons. After a tug-of-war that lasted almost half a year, the two parties reached an agreement for the next two seasons. In fact, it was precisely the length of the contract that stalled the negotiations for months, as Fernandez had always asked…
Although Formula E has added more permanent racetracks to its calendar in recent years, street circuits still form an important part of the electric single-seater championship. In the 2026-27 season, the first for the new Gen4 car platform, Formula E will visit seven temporary or street circuits, alongside the likes of Brands Hatch, Zandvoort and Shanghai. Street circuits, especially new…
Photo: Julien Delfosse/DPPI Antonio Felix da Costa believes it was “100 percent” the right decision to leave the Porsche Formula E squad to join the FIA World Endurance Championship Hypercar field this year with Alpine, despite uncertainty surrounding his future. Da Costa took five Formula E wins in a three-season spell with Porsche but opted to quit the German manufacturer…
* The original version of this article was published by Nissan Motor Corporation. Nissan Formula E Team’s most important development tool isn’t the race car; it’s a state-of-the-art simulator helping to shape the team’s on-track success Formula E race weekend. Over 9,000km from the circuit, a special ops team is working hard in the Nissan Formula E Team HQ in…
Formula E has brought forward the 2027 Monaco E-Prix by two weeks to eliminate a clash with the World Endurance Championship. The two races on the famous streets of Monte Carlo will now take place on 1 and 2 May 2027, a week before the scheduled double header in Berlin. When the full 2026/27 Formula E calendar was released in…
Credit: Opel GSE Formula E Team The motorsport world is buzzing with a major career breakthrough as Théo Pourchaire has been officially confirmed as the first driver for the newly formed Opel GSE Formula E Team. The French driver will make his official Formula E debut in the upcoming 2027 season, marking a massive milestone not only for his career…
The Russo-Ukrainian War has seen both sides of the conflict innovate with all kinds of new and improved high-tech tools. Drones have become some of the most important weapon platforms of the war, but that’s only one aspect of innovation that’s seen new weapons, vehicles, and ammunition arrive in the battlespace. Getting personnel into…
Theo Pourchaire will make his return to full-time single-seater racing after signing with Opel for the 2026/27 Formula E campaign – which will debut the Gen4 car. The 22-year-old has contested various championships since winning the 2023 Formula 2 title, starting six IndyCar races in 2024 – the same season in which he entered a Super Formula race. Neither were…
Maverick Vinales will sit out this weekend’s British Grand Prix due to injury, with Tech3 drafting in KTM’s MotoGP test rider Pol Espargaro as his replacement. Following Autosport’s report that Vinales could be sidelined for the rest of the year, KTM has confirmed that the Spaniard will not be in action at Silverstone, as he continues his recovery from the shoulder…
This week’s poll asked which European track should Formula 1 race at if it cannot hold its planned final races in the Middle East. Magny-Cours in France is one potential venue which still has the necessary licence to hold F1 races. But would the current cars race well there? These cars are massive and heavy. Magny-Cours was tight and narrow…
2023 Formula 2 champion Theo Pourchaire has officially secured a seat with Opel GSE Formula E Team for next season, which will mark the debut of the highly anticipated Gen4 era. The 22-year-old Frenchman began a rapid rise through the junior ranks, establishing himself as one of France’s brightest motorsport prospects. However, his path to Formula 1 came to a…
The Asian Le Mans Series has announced its 2026-27 season will take place entirely at European circuits. Since 2021 the series has only raced at the Dubai Autodrome, Yas Marina in the United Arab Emirates and Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit. Its upcoming championship will take place at Jerez in Spain, Paul Ricard in France and Autodromo do Algarve in Portugal….
Formula E have announced an important change to the dates for next year’s showpiece Monaco event, which will now take place on May 1 and 2, 2027, brought forward by two weeks to avoid an overlap with the World Endurance Championship. The decision was confirmed on Tuesday, with Formula E officially announcing the decision after early speculation had grown over…
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Theo Pourchaire will race for the new Opel GSE Formula E team next season. The 2023 Formula 2 champion has secured a seat at the German-flagged team alongside Mitch Evans, who is set to be announced after the end of the present season, after already communicating his impending exit from Jaguar. Pourchaire has tested several times for a range of…
Beachman’s new Special Vehicles Division transformed a dead 1974 Honda CB500 into a fully road-legal electric café racer Beachman restored a blown 1974 Honda CB500 with a custom electric drivetrain. The one-off build is fully road legal and highway capable in Ontario. Project launches Beachman’s new Special Vehicles Division for custom commissions. Few things in the classic vehicle space are…
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returns to ExCeL London on August 15 & 16, for a high-intensity double-header that will decide both the Teams’ and Drivers’ championship and mark the end of the GEN3 era. London delivers high-stakes electric racing where history, innovation and raw speed collide. In a first for an international race series, The Hankook London E-Prix…
It’s common to see fans credit a manufacturer’s progress – or struggles – to the quality of its riders. Some are considered exceptional development riders, while others are accused of leading engineers in the wrong direction. But how much influence does a MotoGP rider actually have over the technical evolution of a bike? Joan Mir has experienced both ends of…
Justin Tallis-WPA Pool/Getty Apparently, Prince William finds Meghan Markle’s photo dump from her family’s trip to the United Kingdom “tacky” and distasteful. After Meghan, Prince Harry, and their children traveled to the U.K. for a brief visit, Meghan took to Instagram to share some photos with her 4.7 million followers. Scroll through the post and you’ll eventually land on an…
IndyCar’s new chassis for the 2028 season hit the track for the first time last weekend. The series will also introduce a new power unit specification for the IR-28, but the car which ran at Indianapolis used a “mule test engine”. The series promoters published a video showing the car in greater detail and explaining some of the changes they…
Benelux electric motorbike sales have been tough this year – you know the numbers better than I do. Dealer floor traffic isn’t converting the way it used to, and that’s not a brand problem, it’s a market problem. EV Experience 2026 at Circuit Zandvoort (24–26 September) is set up to fix exactly that. This year, on-site sales are officially permitted…
For a team manager, seeing both their cars eliminated in a crash is bad enough. But all three cars tangling at the first corner? It happened to Jaguar in the World Sportscar Championship round at Jerez 40 years ago today. Oscar Larrauri and Jesus Pareja won the race in a Brun Porsche while Derek Warwick and Jan Lammers recovered to…
By James Bonney and Leslie Yager More teens than ever are riding e-bikes. For many families, they are an affordable, convenient way for young people get around town. They offer independence and encourage kids to spend more time outdoors. But as their popularity grows, so do concerns about safety to riders, as well as drivers and pedestrians. Many riders are…
Porsche wins Manufacturers’ championship. (Image credit: Instagram) Porsche sealed the 2025-26 Formula E Manufacturers’ World Championship after a strong performance in the Tokyo double-header, securing the title with two races still left in the season. While the German manufacturer has wrapped up one crown, the Drivers’ and Teams’ Championships will now be decided at the season-ending London E-Prix. Porsche crowned…
Maverick Vinales could lose his seat at Tech3 for the second half of the 2026 MotoGP season, Autosport understands. KTM has been studying the most appropriate way to get rid of Vinales as soon as possible, having called up Pol Espargaro to replace him at next weekend’s British Grand Prix – which could be extended to the remainder of the…
IndyCar held the first test for its new 2028 chassis at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway yesterday. Alexander Rossi had the honour of completing the first laps in the IR-28, which is due to replaced the current DW12 after next season. It will be the series’ first all-new chassis since the 2012 season. The new chassis, designed again by Dallara, is…
Canadian electric vehicle manufacturer ENVO has introduced the AT20, a compact electric all-terrain vehicle aimed at farms, resorts, industrial sites, and light off-road utility work. Specifications The AT20 is built on ENVO’s modular UPT (Universal Platform Technology) architecture. Key figures listed by ENVO: Top speed: 60 km/h (37 mph) Drive: 4×4 Payload capacity: 250 kg (551 lbs) Max range: 200…
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has said Europe will be the series’ back-up plan if it cannot hold its final rounds in 2026. The Qatar and Abu Dhabi grands prix on November 29th and December 6th respectively are in doubt as the war between the US and Iran continues and shows signs of spreading to other neighbouring countries. Europe has…
E-bike rider dies two days after crash near West Palm Beach The collision was at Okeechobee Boulevard and Meridian Avenue, WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A 39-year-old man died two days after his unregistered electric motorcycle collided with an SUV on Okeechobee Boulevard, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said. The man was identified as Stephen Hughes of West Palm…
Jean-Eric Vergne and Nick Cassidy Citroen Racing has announced that it will retain its current driver line-up of Nick Cassidy and Jean-Eric Vergne for next season. The pair will compete in the new GEN4 cars in Season 13. The announcement comes just days after the death of Citroen Racing team principal Cyril Blais, who passed away at the age of…
Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has extended its partnership with the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship and will brand the series’ fan-facing Gaming Zone across select races in Season 12 and the opening round of Season 13. Image: Formula E The deal marks a meaningful step up from a straightforward sponsorship arrangement. Rather than logo placement…
Former Formula 1 team principal Eric Boullier will has a new role as the promoter of the World Rally Championship. He will also be responsible for running the European Rally Championship in a new deal announced by the FIA. “I take on this challenge with enthusiasm and determination, but also with humility and a strong sense of responsibility, to make…
Filippi was joined in conversation at FOS Future Lab presented by Randox by Julia Pallé, Formula E’s Vice President of Sustainability. Between them they sketched a sport that has gone from punchline to pacesetter in 12 years, and they’re only just warming up. Where does the petrol go? A Gen4 Formula E car turns 97 per cent of its battery…
Ukraine’s MUL.E combines battlefield transport with portable electrical power for frontline units The electric motorcycle crosses anti-vehicle minefields without triggering many buried explosives A detachable generator keeps drones and communications equipment powered during extended frontline operations Ukraine’s Defense Ministry has codified the MUL.E, its first all-wheel-drive electric military motorcycle built for frontline conditions. The MUL.E cleared for Armed Forces service…
On this day in 1976 Niki Lauda was fortunate to survive a shocking crash during the German Grand Prix at the Nurburgring. His Ferrari exploded into flames after striking a barrier. Lauda survived thanks to the efforts of rivals Arturo Merzario, Guy Edwards, Brett Lunger and Harald Ertl, who stopped their cars and helped to pull the world champion from…
The partnership sees Saudia take centre stage at Formula E’s fan favourite Gaming Zone – a bespoke structure housing up to 20 high-tech racing simulators at every E-Prix. The activation will deliver an immersive gaming experience to thousands of fans across the globe, bringing them closer to the high-speed action of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The Fly…
Fermin Aldeguer has not recovered from his injuries in time to make a return at next week’s British Grand Prix, with World Superbike star Iker Lecuona replacing him at Gresini’s MotoGP team. The Spaniard suffered a fracture to a thoracic vertebra, T7, during practice for the Dutch Grand Prix at the end of June. The doctors opted for a conservative treatment,…
BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao appeared before the Nampally ACB Special Court in the Formula E race case following the filing of the chargesheet. The court directed him to furnish a Rs 1 lakh personal bond and adjourned the matter to August 25. Updated On – 31 July 2026, 02:16 PM
Hyderabad: BRS working president KT…
Former Minister K Taraka Ramarao attended the court for the first time after the ACB filed Chargesheet in the Formula E case. According to the Chargesheet, funds for conducting Formula E Season 10 were released without obtaining mandatory approvals from the Finance and Law Departments or the State Cabinet. The ACB in the Chargesheet mentioned that the accused bypassed prescribed…
File Post photo KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement are investigating another homicide in Kansas City, Missouri. Just after 11a.m. Thursday, police were dispatched to report of an injury accident at 48th Terrace and Vermont Avenue, according to KCPD Captain Jake Becchina. While en route officers were advised the call was a possible shooting call. First responders located an electric motorbike at…
Hyderabad: BRS working president and former MAUD minister KT Rama Rao, along with three other accused involved in the diversion of ₹55 crore to the Formula E Organisation (FEO), allegedly in violation of rules, appeared before the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) court in Nampally on Friday in response to summons.The court posted the matter for the next hearing on August 25.Former…
MotoGP has announced that the championship’s 850cc era will begin with the 2027 Thai Grand Prix from 5-7 March. In an official statement released on Friday, MotoGP announced that it will start its season at Buriram for the third consecutive year. The news came in the wake of renewed tensions in the Middle East, which has already cast doubt about…
Lando Norris ensured he will avoid joining the roster of world champions who ended their title-defending seasons without winning a grand prix by taking victory in Hungary. This was, of course, Norris’s second win of the season: he also won the sprint race in Miami, but much as when Andrea Kimi Antonelli scored his first victory earlier this year, that…
BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao leaves Metropolitan Criminal Court after appearing in the Formula-E race case at Nampally in Hyderabad on Friday. | Photo Credit: RAMAKRISHNA G BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao appeared before the Special ACB Court at Nampally on Friday in connection with the Formula-E race case, as formal trial proceedings commenced. Former Municipal Administration Special…
Lewis Hamilton’s hopes of winning the 2016 world championship received a boost 10 years ago today as he won the German Grand Prix. Former points leader Nico Rosberg lost most ground after he was penalised for forcing Max Verstappen wide at the Hockenheimring’s Spitzkehre hairpin. Read RaceFans’ original report here: Hamilton pulls clear after Rosberg collects penalty for Verstappen tangle…
Silverstone is poised to once again host the Qatar Airways British Grand Prix MotoGP™ next weekend. Long regarded as a rider favourite and the stage for some of the fiercest battles in MotoGP, the circuit is preparing to welcome fans for another unmissable weekend of racing. Flying the flag for British fans is the appearance of British rider Cal Crutchlow, who…
BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao leaves Metropolitan Criminal Court after appearing in the Formula E race on July 31, 2026. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao and other accused in the Formula E race case appeared before a Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) as per its directives on Friday (July 31, 2026) which adjourned the…
A new French-language film on the life of Gilles Villeneuve is due to debut in November. “Villeneuve: Rise of a Legend”, starring Remi Goulet as the Ferrari ace, tells the story of his route to Formula 1. More details on the film’s official website: Published by Keith Collantine Lifelong motor sport fan Keith set up RaceFans in 2005 – when…
The German Grand Prix 20 years ago today marked a major turning point in the championship fight between Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso. Schumacher took a commanding win on home ground while Alonso struggled to fifth place, Renault’s mass dampers having been controversially banned mid-season since the previous race. This was also the final F1 start for another of Schumacher’s…
Nissan has made a major decision regarding its Formula E driver lineup. According to information initially published by The Race and confirmed by GRANDE PRÊMIO, the Japanese manufacturer has notified Norman Nato that he will not hold a race seat with the squad for the 2026/27 season. The primary candidate to replace him is Victor Martins, who is taking part…
