In a significant move for motorsports fans in the United Kingdom, the Formula E London E-Prix will be broadcast on free-to-air television this month, marking the first time this season that the all-electric championship will be available to viewers without a paywall. With the championship still wide open, the London E-Prix is shaping up to be a must-watch event for any fan of electric racing.
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In a thrilling season opener, Jean-Eric Vergne of DS Penske emerged victorious on the streets of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, showcasing his skill and determination in the challenging conditions. The race was marked by intense competition, energy management, and a late safety car that shook up the strategies, but Vergne’s experience and the competitiveness of the DS E-TENSE FE23 proved decisive.
Caio Collet, the rising Brazilian star currently competing in Indy NXT, will make his Formula E debut this weekend in Portland, replacing the ill Oliver Rowland at Nissan. Despite the late notice and lack of preparation, Collet is hopeful of scoring points on his series bow.
The DS Penske team has been busy with GT racing, Formula E, and WEC commitments, and now they face the tricky Portland circuit in the upcoming Formula E double-header event. With the high aerodynamic drag of Formula E cars, managing energy usage will be crucial for teams like DS Penske to maintain their position at the forefront of electric racing.
In a historic moment for motorsports, Extreme Hydrogen has unveiled the Pioneer 25, the first-ever hydrogen-powered race car, at a launch event held on the iconic Tower Bridge in London. This pioneering decision aligns with the series’ long-standing commitment to promoting sustainable solutions and raising awareness of climate-related issues through motorsport.
In an exclusive interview, Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds shares his vision for the all-electric championship’s strategic direction, including a packed 17-race calendar, plans to navigate the technological advancements of its cars, and ambitions to expand in key markets like the US and China.
Heading into the second half of the 2024 Formula E season, Jaguar Racing has emerged as the dominant force, securing a commanding 1-2 finish in the last race and building a sizeable 44-point lead in the teams’ standings. With drivers Mitch Evans and Nick Cassidy at the helm, the British manufacturer has produced one of the most competitive packages on the grid, firmly establishing itself as a title favorite at the halfway point of the campaign.
In the recent Formula E E-Prix, DS Penske drivers Jean-Éric Vergne and Stoffel Vandoorne put on a thrilling display, showcasing the competitiveness of the DS E-TENSE FE23 cars. Both drivers achieved impressive results, with Vandoorne narrowly missing out on pole position and Vergne recovering from a setback to finish in the points.
Ferrari is making a major push into electrification, with plans to open a new 500 million euro ‘e-building’ facility next month. This move signals the iconic Italian marque’s intention to take a more active role in battery technology development and the production of electric vehicles. The investment also sparks speculation about a potential Ferrari entry into the world of Formula E, which could elevate the all-electric racing series to new heights.
The British GT Championship witnessed a thrilling display of dominance by the two New Zealand drivers, Mitch Evans and Nick Cassidy, in the recent Monte Carlo E-Prix. Evans, driving for Jaguar TCS Racing, secured a convincing victory, crossing the finish line nearly a second ahead of his teammate Cassidy.