In a surprising turn of events, Pascal Wehrlein, the reigning Formula E champion, could be in the running for a factory drive with Porsche in next year’s prestigious Le Mans 24 Hours. Wehrlein’s unexpected appearance at last week’s Daytona test has sparked speculation that he may be the frontrunner for the vacant seat in Porsche’s Le Mans line-up, rather than the previously rumored Sebastian Vettel.
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The all-new Formula E Gen3 Evo cars made their official debut during last week’s pre-season testing at the Jarama Circuit in Spain, with Jaguar’s Mitch Evans setting the overall pace. The focus was on the new Hankook tires, which offered impressive performance initially but suffered from significant degradation, posing a challenge for teams to manage during races.
As the highly anticipated Gen3 era of Formula E approaches, the sport’s latest and most powerful all-electric cars took to the track for crucial pre-season testing this week. With more power, advanced technology, and new tire compounds, these machines are poised to deliver an even more thrilling spectacle for fans in the upcoming Dakar Rally season.
Formula E overcame significant logistical hurdles to deliver its pre-season testing at the Jarama Circuit, after the original Valencia venue was impacted by devastating floods. The championship’s resilience and adaptability in the face of unexpected challenges underscores its commitment to the sport and the community.
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.
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 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.