Near-torrential rain could not stop Formula E rookie Stoffel Vandoorne from beating the series’ roster of more experienced talent to take his first pole position in Hong Kong.
Formula E articles archive
Formula E is a recent additional to international motorsport. The all-electric single-seater racing championship was set up by the FIA in 2014. The series races exclusively on street circuits.
Formula E will return to London in 2020 on part-indoor track
Formula E
Posted onFormula E will race in Britain for the first time since 2016 as the series announced plans to revive its London Eprix.
Mercedes presents Formula E car in ‘teaser livery’
Formula E
Posted onMercedes has presented a first look at its Formula E car in a ‘teaser livery’ ahead of its entry into the 2019-20 championship later this year.
Di Grassi wins sprint to flag in thrilling Mexico EPrix
Formula E
Posted onLucas di Grassi snatched victory from Pascal Wehrlein as the Mahindra driver ran out of power with only feet to go.
Wehrlein takes first Formula E pole as disaster strikes Bird
Formula E
Posted onPascal Wehrlein took his first Formula E pole position at only his third attempt, heading qualifying for the Mexico EPrix. But championship leader Sam Bird hit trouble.
Why motorsport’s most successful start-up is still “far away” from making a profit
RacingLines
Posted onWhile F1 teams argue over how much money they get, their Formula E counterparts don’t receive any – yet. When will that change?
Bird holds off Wehrlein to win after Buemi blunder
Formula E
Posted onSam Bird became the third different Formula E winner in as many races after Sebastian Buemi crashed out of the lead in Chile.
Di Grassi on pole by huge margin – but under investigation
Formula E
Posted onLucas di Grassi took a commanding pole position for the Santiago Eprix but is under investigation for potential in-lap procedure infringements.
“Every team should have a chance to win” – Formula E boss Alejandro Agag talks to RaceFans
RacingLines
Posted onFormula E chairman and CEO Alejandro Agag explains how the championship is growing, why he wants more independent teams and his plans for ‘Extreme E’.
Di Grassi wants “wild” Formula E cars with F1-beating acceleration
Formula E
Posted onFormula E champion Lucas di Grassi wants the championship to go “wild” with its future cars and aim for F1-beating acceleration.
Paddock Diary: Formula E Marrakech day two
Formula E
Posted onWhich Formula E driver has shaved his initials onto a horse? Dieter Rencken discovers some surprising details on his second day in Morocco.
Bird unhappy Formula E was used for Verstappen’s ‘public service’
Formula E
Posted onMaking Max Verstappen perform his ‘public service’ punishment at a Formula E event sends the wrong message about the championship, according to Sam Bird.
D’Ambrosio wins in Morocco after BMW team mates collide
Formula E
Posted onBMW Andretti team mates Antonio Felix da Costa and Alexander Sims collided while leading the Marrakech Eprix, opening the door for Jerome D’Ambrosio to win.
Bird takes Marrakech pole position despite damaged car
Formula E
Posted onSam Bird beat champion Jean-Eric Vergne to pole position in Morocco despite a damaged car.
Paddock Diary: Formula E Marrakech day one
Paddock Diary
Posted onMax Verstappen isn’t the only Formula 1 paddock regular at this weekend’s Formula E race. Dieter Rencken is there too – here’s his first Paddock Diary of 2019.
Combustion engine racing will go the way of tobacco advertising, warns Di Grassi
Formula E
Posted onFormula E champion Lucas di Grassi says electric racing is growing faster than expected and expects some countries will ban the promotion of motorsport which uses combustion engines.
Verstappen to perform Brazilian GP ‘public service’ at Formula E race
2019 F1 season
Posted onMax Verstappen will work with FIA stewards at this weekend’s Formula E race in Morocco as part of the ‘public service’ punishment for his behaviour at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Does Formula E’s new generation deserve your attention?
Formula E
Posted onFormula E’s new generation of cars will be in action for the second time this weekend. Is now the time to give the series a look?
Da Costa wins season opener for BMW Andretti
Formula E
Posted onBMW Andretti driver Antonio Felix da Costa saw off a sustained challenge from reigning champion Jean-Eric Vergne to start the new Formula E season with victory.
Da Costa on pole as rains disrupts qualifying
Formula E
Posted onAmid a downpour in Saudi Arabia and following confusion over a late change in qualifying format, Antonio Felix da Costa won his first Formula E pole position.