Formula E News

Formula E has a "pretty cool" plan to keep an element of strategy in races when mid-race car swaps are scrapped from the series for Season 5, according to CEO Alejandro Agag.

The FIA has confirmed the planned cost limit for Formula E's new generation car that will be introduced for its fifth season later this year, as well as outlining the deadlines for manufacturers to register their entries to the all-electric championship.

Jose Maria Lopez will return to Formula E at next weekend's Marrakesh E-Prix after being named as Neel Jani's replacement at Dragon Racing for the remainder of the season.

Ex-Williams Formula 1 engineer Rod Nelson has joined the NIO Formula E team as its new head of research and development. Nelson leaves Williams after four years in the role of chief test and support engineer, having also enjoyed stints in F1 with Lotus, Renault, Benetton and Arrows.

Ferrari Formula 1 youngster Antonio Giovinazzi will get his first taste of Formula E machinery next Sunday after being confirmed for the Marrakesh rookie test with DS Virgin Racing.

NIO has confirmed its line-up for next Sunday's Formula E rookie test in Marrakesh, drafting in sports car racers Harry Tincknell and Alexandre Imperatori for the single day of running.

FIA European Formula 3 Championship runner-up and BMW factory driver Joel Eriksson will enjoy his first Formula E test in Marrakesh next Sunday, linking up with the DS Virgin Racing team.

Paul di Resta will get his first taste of a Formula E car when he takes part in the Marrakesh rookie test next Sunday for Jaguar alongside World Series Formula V8 3.5 champion Pietro Fittipaldi.

Neel Jani has parted company with the Dragon Racing Formula E team after just two races following a rough debut weekend in the series at last month's Hong Kong E-Prix.

British billionaire and DS Virgin Racing team owner Sir Richard Branson believes that Formula E will overtake Formula 1 in the next decade, leading the way for energy technology in the automotive industry.

Dragon Racing will field Super GT racer Andrea Caldarelli and Mercedes-linked Formula 3 racer Maximilian Günther in next month's Formula E rookie test in Marrakesh.

Formula E's planned season finale in Montreal in July 2018 has been cancelled by mayor Valerie Plante due to fears over spiralling costs to the city and local taxpayers.

Formula E champion Lucas di Grassi is keen to pursue an official role in motorsport management in the future in a bid to help develop racing.

Daniel Abt has been stripped of his maiden Formula E victory in Hong Kong over an infringement on his Audi powertrain following a review by the stewards after the race.

Jean-Eric Vergne grabbed the first pole position of the new Formula E season in Hong Kong on Saturday after edging out Sam Bird despite spinning his car across the finishing line.

Mercedes DTM driver Edoardo Mortara will make his debut in Formula E later this year after being signed by Venturi to its line-up for the all-electric series' fourth season.

Felipe Massa has ruled out a move to Formula E next year, even if he doesn’t race in Formula 1, saying that he needs to find the right team in either championship to continue racing. 

Alex Lynn will step up to a full-time seat with DS Virgin Racing in Formula E for season four, replacing Jose Maria Lopez in the all-electric series.

Porsche factory driver Neel Jani will make his Formula E debut this December in Hong Kong after signing for Faraday Future Dragon Racing alongside Jerome d’Ambrosio.

Sebastien Buemi has issued an apology to his Renault e.dams team and Andretti Formula E drivers Antonio Felix da Costa and Robin Frijns following his outburst following the opening Montreal race at the end of last month.

Lucas di Grassi claims his maiden Formula E title after a 34-point swing in Montreal, denying Sebastien Buemi back-to-back crowns.

Sebastien Buemi snapped following a difficult Montreal Formula E race, shouting at three different drivers in the pit lane on live TV.

Lucas di Grassi moves into the lead of the FE drivers' championship for the first time this season, overhauling Sebastien Buemi.

Standing in for Jose Maria Lopez at DS Virgin Racing, Alex Lynn charged to pole position in New York on his Formula E debut.