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Mercedes curious to see if Formula E is 'racing' or 'more an event'
Toto Wolff says Mercedes is "excited and curious" to enter Formula E in 2019 and find out if the championship is "racing" or "more an event" for manufacturers to prove their electric credentials.

Buemi: Nissan’s expectations ‘very difficult to judge’ for Ad Diriyah
Sebastien Buemi says it is “very difficult to judge” Nissan e.dams’ expectations ahead of its debut Formula E season. Nissan is taking over the e.dams entry from its sister brand Renault for the 2018/2019 as the all-electric series’ first ever Japanese manufacturer.

Jaguar confirms 11-car entry list for inaugural I-PACE eTROPHY race
Jaguar has confirmed 11 cars will enter the inaugural Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY race this weekend in Riyadh, marking the first time men and women have raced together in Saudi Arabia.

Brendon Hartley confirmed as Porsche factory driver for 2019
Brendon Hartley will retain his Porsche factory driver status for the 2019 season following his Formula 1 exit.

Mercedes manufacturer link key to Stoffel Vandoorne's Formula E move
Stoffel Vandoorne’s decision to move into Formula E for the series’ fifth season was driven by a desire to link up with a manufacturer following his exit from Formula 1.

Nato named Venturi’s Formula E reserve driver for 2018/19
Norman Nato has been announced as Venturi’s reserve driver for the 2018/19 Formula E season.

Formula E expands Fanboost for 2018-19 season after FIA approval
Formula E's 'Fanboost' concept will be expanded for the all-electric championship's fifth season, giving more drivers an in-race power boost following a fan vote.

Mann completes Dragon’s FE line-up for Saudi Arabia test
IndyCar driver Pippa Mann will drive for GEOX Dragon during the in-season Formula E test in Saudi Arabia.

How will Formula E's new 'Attack Mode' format work for Season 5?
The ABB FIA Formula E Championship has confirmed details for the new ‘Attack Mode’ format that will be used in races through the 2018/19 season, starting in Saudi Arabia later this month.

Rowland replaces Albon at Nissan for 2018/19 FE season
Oliver Rowland will drive for the Nissan e.dams in season five of the Formula E Championship, having been announced as Formula 1-bound Alexander Albon's replacement.

Schreiner replaces Flörsch at HWA for Saudi Arabia FE test
Carrie Schreiner will drive for HWA Racelab at the Formula E test following the inaugural Ad Diriyah E-Prix, having been confirmed as stand-in for the injured Sophia Flörsch.

Nissan parts ways with Albon ahead of 2018/19 Formula E season
Nissan has parted ways with Alexander Albon ahead of the 2018/19 Formula E season, paving the way for his anticipated switch to Formula 1 with Toro Rosso.

Bottas’ F1 race engineer to join Mercedes Formula E programme
Valtteri Bottas’ race engineer will leave Mercedes’ Formula 1 team in order to become the chief race engineer for its new Formula E operation.

Formula E Saudi Arabia test entry list revealed
The official entry list for the in-season Formula E test in Saudi Arabia has been released with a diverse driver line-up as part of the series’ push to encourage female participation.

BMW’s Sims keen not to ‘overpromise’ ahead of 2018/19 FE opener
Formula E rookie Alexander Sims says he is not expecting to be at the front of the 2018/19 field at the season five opener in Saudi Arabia next month.

Albon named on 2018/19 FE entry list despite Toro Rosso F1 approach
Alexander Albon has been named as a Nissan driver on the official Formula E entry list for the 2018/19 season, despite being linked with an F1 switch to Toro Rosso.

Rosenqvist replaces Wehrlein at Mahindra for Formula E season opener
Felix Rosenqvist will return to Mahindra Racing for the opening round of the 2018/19 ABB Formula E Championship in Saudi Arabia next month, replacing Pascal Wehrlein.

Dragon Formula E announces GEOX title sponsorship, Fuoco in test role
Dragon Racing has announced Italian company GEOX will become its title sponsor for the new Formula E season, as well as naming Formula 2 racer Antonio Fuoco as its new test and reserve driver.

Stoffel Vandoorne focused on new challenge in Formula E, not F1 return
Stoffel Vandoorne insists he is not thinking about a return to Formula 1 and is solely focused on doing the “best job” he can in his debut Formula E season.

BBC to broadcast Formula E live across digital platforms in 2018/19
The BBC will broadcast the ABB Formula E Championship in the UK through the all-electric championship's fifth season, with all races set to be shown live via its digital platforms.

Maximilian Günther confirmed in Dragon Formula E seat for Season 5
Dragon Racing has confirmed Maximilian Günther will make his Formula E debut with the team at the season-opening round in Saudi Arabia next month, partnering Jose Maria Lopez.

Formula E announces YouTube streaming partnership for Season 5
Formula E has announced a new partnership with YouTube ahead of the all-electric championship’s fifth season that will see the series broadcast live on the streaming platform on the UK, working with a number of renowned content creators.

Evans targeting historic FE victory for Jaguar in S5
Mitch Evans has set himself the target of claiming Jaguar Racing’s first Formula E victory during the upcoming 2018/19 campaign.

Sims completes BMW Formula E pre-season test sweep
Alexander Sims set the pace on a wet-dry final day of pre-season testing ahead of the 2018/19 Formula E season.