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More eyes on the prize – Formula E viewing figures increase

Jeff Dodds has long held the ambition of turning Formula E into the second-most popular motorsport series in the world – and he insists the championship cannot “stand still” despite eye-catching numbers across viewership and social media during the current season.

Autosport

DS Penske moves forward amid difficulties

Jean-Eric Vergne and Maximilian Gunther showed pace on the temporary Indonesian circuit - but racing incidents prevented them from converting their obvious form into points.

Autosport

How Ticktum silenced the critics to claim maiden Formula E victory

Dan Ticktum is quite the controversial figure in motorsport. Known for his sweary radio outbursts, saying exactly what he thinks and his two-year racing ban a decade ago, the 26-year-old is also fast. Very fast. And on Saturday, in the sweltering Jakarta heat, he claimed his maiden Formula E victory…

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From track to road: How DS Automobiles uses motorsport to enhance its production vehicles

Since its creation in 2014, DS Automobiles has embraced the motto of “spirit of avant-garde,” using motorsport as a true innovation laboratory to benefit its production vehicles.

Autosport

Adapting to Hypercar from Formula E is “so easy” for Pascal Wehrlein – here’s why

One of the most high-profile rookies at this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours, Porsche Penske Motorsport’s Pascal Wehrlein feels adequately prepared for the demanding French classic.

Motorsport

Why transition from Formula E to Hypercar has been "so easy" for Wehrlein

One of the most high-profile rookies at this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours, Porsche Penske Motorsport’s Pascal Wehrlein feels adequately prepared for the demanding French classic.

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The former F1 drivers contesting the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours

The line-up of drivers taking part in the Le Mans 24 Hours has always highlighted the link between Formula 1 and endurance racing.

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Here are all the former F1 drivers on the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours Hypercar grid

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Motorsport

Formula E announces record calendar for 2025-26 campaign

Formula E has announced its biggest calendar yet as 18 rounds will make up the 2025-26 campaign with Brazil hosting the opener.

Autosport

Formula E packs 18 races into record 2025-26 calendar

Formula E has announced its biggest calendar yet as 18 rounds will make up the 2025-26 campaign with Brazil hosting the opener.

Motorsport

Autosport Podcast: Chasing the endurance triple crown with Nick Tandy

Nick talks about his chances at this year's Le Mans 24 Hours, the similarities between himself and team-mate Nasr's driving style that have helped him to succeed, and the integration of new team-mate Pascal Wehrlein from the Formula E side of Porsche.

Autosport

Toto Wolff baffled by Max Verstappen after ‘incomprehensible’ ram into George Russell

Verstappen was penalised by the stewards after deliberately driving into Mercedes driver Russell in Spain

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George Russell called out by Formula E driver Dan Ticktum in social media video

Russell stated nobody else would perform a move like Max Verstappen’s deliberate collision in the Spanish GP – apart from “one British driver in Formula E”

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The winners and losers from Formula E’s Shanghai showdown

Formula E experienced a mixed weekend in Shanghai, with a variety of weather conditions, podium finishers and strategies across both days of the double-header.

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How Cassidy splashed to success at Shanghai E-Prix

A dominant masterclass in the rain helped Jaguar’s Nick Cassidy end his drought of Formula E success, comfortably converting pole position into his first victory in over a year on a rain-affected race day in Shanghai.

Autosport

DS Penske racks up points in Shanghai

The history books will remember that on the same weekend, PSG won its first Champions League football title, while DS Penske scored its first double in the Formula E world championship. It was a victory meticulously crafted by Max Gunther, but also a brilliantly smart race by Jean-Eric Vergne, resulting…

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Rain forecast forces Shanghai E-Prix schedule change

Formula E will see a change to its planned Shanghai E-Prix schedule on Sunday, as heavy rain poses a threat to the running of the second race of the weekend.

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Formula E changes Shanghai E-Prix schedule due to heavy rain forecast

Formula E will see a change to its planned Shanghai E-Prix schedule on Sunday, as heavy rain poses a threat to the running of the second race of the weekend.

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Shanghai E-Prix: How Guenther played it to perfection

It might have appeared like a simple pole position to Shanghai victory conversion for Maximilian Guenther today, but the real story shows a story of anything but simple. In a race packed with intense energy saving, brave battles and a variety of pit boost strategies, DS Penske emerged the winner…

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Historic double for DS Penske

Max Gunther took pole position and went on to win a smart race, while Jean-Eric Vergne started 10th and finished second. DS Penske couldn't have hoped for a better result in the first race of the Formula E weekend in Shanghai.

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Jake Dennis Q&A: Formula E World Champion Talks Miniseries Fame, Sport’s Growth

As one of the subjects of a new documentary about the electric car series, the 29-year-old world champion spoke about where he sees the sport going from here.

Autosport

DS Penske picks up more valuable points in Tokyo Formula E weekend

The Franco-American team ended its weekend in Japan on a positive note. After securing eighth place on Saturday, Jean-Eric Vergne repeated his performance on Sunday with a solid sixth place finish. His team-mate Max Guenther took the point for 10th place after a strategic and intense race.

Autosport

How Rowland delivered on Nissan’s home turf to mark himself as Formula E champion in waiting

The second Tokyo E-Prix of the weekend was a masterclass in poise and patience from runaway championship leader Oliver Rowland, who delivered Nissan a fairytale home win on a hot and humid day, shorn of any of the rain of Saturday.

Autosport

How Vandoorne splashed to Formula E victory in treacherous Tokyo opener

Stoffel Vandoorne delivered Maserati its first win of the Formula E season with a strategic masterstroke from 14th on the grid. In a disrupted Tokyo E-Prix, he executed a well-timed Pit Boost just before a red flag intervention to take the win.

Autosport

Vergne banks points in wet Tokyo Formula E opener

Rain disrupted the first of two Formula E races held this weekend on the streets of Tokyo, as Jean-Eric Vergne secured a well-deserved ninth place after spending some time in the top five in a race marked by interruptions and unpredictable weather.

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