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Ex-IndyCar racer Wickens makes single-seater return in Formula E test

Robert Wickens says a return to “elite level” motorsport is the goal after driving a single-seater for the first time since his 2018 IndyCar crash which left him paralysed.

Autosport

Rowland to miss Portland Formula E races due to illness

Nissan Formula E driver Oliver Rowland will miss this weekend's Portland E-Prix double-header due to an illness.

Autosport

DS Penske targets big points in Portland

Formula E may have taken a short break in its calendar, but the last few weeks have nevertheless been very busy for the Franco-American DS Penske team.

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Porsche loses da Costa Formula E Misano disqualification appeal

The International Court of Appeal has upheld the decision of the stewards in disqualifying Antonio Felix da Costa from the Misano E-Prix, meaning he has lost his Formula E win.

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The problem Formula E may face by sticking to its current calendar DNA

Since taking on his new role almost one year ago, Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds has been vocal on several topics as he looks to guide the all-electric championship to bigger and better things.

Autosport

Liberty Global gains controlling stake in Formula E

The telecommunications business will see its ownership share of Formula E increase to 65%, and therefore become the controlling shareholder in the series, with the remaining 35% made up of minority shareholders. Liberty Global, which initially invested in Formula E 10 years ago, will acquire the shares from Warner Bros…

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Monaco double-header, new Miami venue make up 2024/25 Formula E calendar

The proposed 17-race schedule was approved at a meeting of the FIA’s World Motor Sport Council on Tuesday, with 11 destinations set to be visited by the all-electric championship.

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How Formula E’s open-door approach to manufacturers is paying off

The news earlier this week that the iconic British brand would commit to Gen4 was something expected by many.

Motorsport

Formula E hints at Ferrari talks over future involvement

Potential discussions have arisen as Ferrari prepares to open its first electrification plant next month, where it will produce its own batteries and fleet of electric vehicles.

Autosport

The good, the bad and the bizarre on Formula E's return to China

“It could be right on the cusp of tripping over and then you’ve got 22 cars stopped out on the track and we all look a bit silly.” Andretti team principal Roger Griffiths’ comments during the opening practice session ahead of last weekend’s Shanghai E-Prix double-header reflected what many already…

Autosport

DS Penske continues to progress in Shanghai

After his pole position on Saturday, Vergne woke up with a strong desire to repeat the feat. For Vandoorne, who had also qualified for the quarter-finals the day before, and who also had a race full of contacts in the pack, the objective of showing himself was also very clear.

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Da Costa: "Sneaky radio message" to Andretti helped in Shanghai Formula E win

The Portuguese driver took a largely dominant win in the weekend’s second race at the Shanghai International Circuit, having led for the final 12 laps as he took his third on-the-road victory of the season.

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Da Costa: "Sneaky" radio messages to Andretti helped in Shanghai Formula E win

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Shanghai E-Prix: McLaren's Hughes beats Vandoorne to pole by 0.001s

The Briton found himself a tenth down on Vandoorne after the opening sector at the Shanghai International Circuit, with Formula E using a truncated layout of the grand prix layout.

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New Formula E record for Vergne

In the sweltering heat of Friday afternoon, the drivers first had the opportunity to explore the circuit on foot. This is a vital exercise on any track - especially a new one - and one that allows them to visualise what they have previously perceived in the simulator.

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De Vries: First points since Formula E return "like a victory"

The Mahindra driver finished eighth on-the-road in the first of two Shanghai E-Prix this weekend at the Shanghai International Circuit in China.

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Jeff Dodds: the Formula E boss planning a move into pole position

Petrolheads are quick to scorn the idea of electric car racing, but the series’ chief executive is sure that time, technology – and even geography – are on his side

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Shanghai E-Prix: DS Penske's Vergne beats Rowland to pole

Vergne set a mighty opening sector at the Shanghai International Circuit, Formula E’s first visit to the venue which is using a different layout to the grand prix track.

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Shanghai E-Prix: DS Penske's Vergne beats Rowland to Formula E pole

Vergne set a mighty opening sector at the Shanghai International Circuit, Formula E’s first visit to the venue which is using a different layout to the grand prix track.

Motorsport

The racing injury epidemic that “you never want as a driver”

The McLaren driver suffered the break in his left hand having crashed at Sainte-Devote in practice ahead of the Monaco E-Prix – becoming the latest driver to join a growing list that has suffered a similar fate.

Autosport

The rise of the racing driver injury caused by cockpit constraints

The Shanghai E-Prix double-header this weekend will mark the return of Sam Bird to Formula E, having been forced to sit out racing for a month due to a broken hand.

Autosport

DS Penske ready for a new Formula E challenge

New track, new ambitions. Particularly since DS Penske likes to go to places where no one has ever driven a Formula E car. Usually, circuits that have never seen an electric single-seater, where the success of the weekend depends on preparation - and therefore on experience - work well for…

Motorsport

Porsche commits to Formula E until 2030

The German manufacturer has been involved in Formula E since the 2019-20 season, and over the last five seasons has so far taken seven victories across Gen2 and Gen3 eras.

Autosport

McLaren's Bird returns to Formula E action in Shanghai after injury

The 37-year-old Briton has been out of racing action since the start of May after sustaining the injury in a practice crash ahead of the Monaco E-Prix.

Autosport

Friday favourite: When a GP2 race winner “ate steering wheel” in Alpine's F1 winner

With experience of driving Formula 1, Formula E, IndyCar and World Endurance Championship machinery, there are not many drivers that can match Jordan King’s level of experience across a plethora of different motorsport disciplines.

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