Formula E News

Motorcycle racing legend Max Biaggi swapped two wheels for four on Friday as he sampled a Formula E car for the first time ahead of the all-electric series’ first race in his home city of Rome this weekend.

Porsche has set its sights on hitting the track with a Formula E car for the first time in early 2019 after having its manufacturer status approved by the FIA earlier this week.

Ex-Formula 1 driver Pedro de la Rosa has been named as the Techeetah Formula E team's new sporting and technical advisor ahead of this weekend's Rome E-Prix.

FIA Formula E Championship representatives visited Pope Francis on Wednesday ahead of this weekend’s inaugural Rome E-Prix.

BMW has completed its first running with the new 'Gen2' Formula E car that will make its racing debut at the start of Season 5 upon the German manufacturer's full arrival in the series.

The FIA has officially confirmed Mercedes and Porsche's manufacturer status in Formula E for the all-electric championship's sixth season, due to start in the winter of 2019.

2016 Formula 1 world champion Nico Rosberg will drive Formula E's new season five car during its first public demonstration at the Berlin round in May. 

Panasonic Jaguar Racing has released a concept livery for its season five challenger - the I-TYPE 3 - that will contest the 2018/2019 FIA Formula E Championship.

Formula E has published figures claiming it has enjoyed a significant increase in engagement with its social media channels, particularly among younger motorsport fans. 

Formula E officials have confirmed the track used for the New York City E-Prix in Red Hook, Brooklyn will be extended for the Season 4 finale in July.

Reigning champion Lucas di Grassi has described Formula E’s new season five car as “a huge step forward” compared to its predecessor.

The Venturi Formula E team has a launched a new young driver programme, which includes the younger brother of Sauber Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc. 

Daniel Abt has explained the unusual seatbelt issue that forced him into an unscheduled pitstop during Formula E’s Punta del Este E-Prix.

Jean-Eric Vergne was quick to urge caution despite pulling 30 points clear at the top of the Formula E drivers' championship with his second victory of the season in Punta del Este on Saturday for Techeetah.

Jean-Eric Vergne held off Lucas di Grassi to claim a tense victory at the Punta del Este E-Prix and extend his lead in the 2017/2018 Formula E Championship. 

FIA Formula E Punta del Este E-Prix - Race Results

Formula E championship leader Jean-Eric Vergne will start the Punta del Este E-Prix from pole position after Lucas di Grassi had his Superpole laptime deleted for track limits. 

Audi's Lucas di Grassi stormed to a provisional first pole position of the 2017/2018 Formula E season for the Punta del Este E-Prix, but his lap is under investigation for hitting a bollard. 

SuperPole

Lucas di Grassi lowered the pace to put Audi on top of the timesheets during the second Formula E practice session for the Punta del Este E-Prix, which was disrupted by a red flag. 

Sebastien Buemi broke his own lap record around the Punta del Este street circuit to lead the opening Formula E practice session for the Punta del Este E-Prix. 

Formula E will introduce a new two power mode system for races from the start of its fifth season later this year, removing mandatory pit stops from events.

Formula E CEO Alejandro Agag says the electric single-seater series needs to return to the UK in the near future, labelling Birmingham as the "firm favourite" to host a race.

Audi and Nissan have offered a first glimpse of what the new 'Gen2' Formula E car will look like in racing colours following its official unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show on Tuesday.