Pre-season testing for Formula E’s fifth season took place at Valencia last week. Not only did we get a good look at the new Gen2 cars in public action for the first time, but suggestions pointed to a possible shake-up in the competitive order. You can’t read anything into testing”, “Valencia isn’t a street track”, […]
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Vandoorne: Future Mercedes Formula E Drive A “Target”
Stoffel Vandoorne says a 2019/20 Mercedes Formula E drive is a “target” for him to secure during his first season racing in the electric championship with the manufacturer’s HWA affiliate. HWA has entered FE as a customer Venturi outfit for season five, with Vandoorne also making his debut in the series after losing his McLaren […]
Di Grassi: Audi No Longer Has Powertrain Advantage In Formula E
Lucas di Grassi reckons Audi does not have the powertrain advantage it enjoyed over its Formula E opposition in season four, as the electric championship heads into its 2018/19 campaign. Audi clinched the 2017/18 teams’ title at the final round in New York after recovering from early-season technical and penalty dramas, which left it with […]
Stoffel Vandoorne completes HWA RACELAB’s driver line up
Following newly crowned DTM champion Gary Paffett’s arrival at HWA RACELAB – the latest entry into the ABB FIA Formula E Championship – the German team added Stoffel Vandoorne to complete its driver line-up for its debut season in the series. “I am hon…
Nissan Had 20 Approaches For Now-Abandoned Albon Formula E Spot
The Nissan e.dams Formula E squad has had “15-20” drivers get in contact about a possible seat for the 2018/19 season, says team boss Jean-Paul Driot. Nissan had been expected to field Sebastien Buemi and Alexander Albon in FE’s fifth season, the Japanese manufacturer’s first since taking over from alliance partner Renault at the e.dams […]
Vandoorne Set For HWA Formula E Switch
McLaren Formula 1 driver Stoffel Vandoorne is set for a drive with the HWA Formula E team in the 2018/19 Formula E championship, Motorsport.com understands. Vandoorne, who will be replaced in McLaren’s line-up by 2018 Formula 2 racer and team reserve driver Lando Norris, is expected to be announced as a HWA FE driver ahead […]
Jaguar Boss Assumes Role Of Head Of Teams For Formula E
Jaguar team director James Barclay will succeed BMW Andretti’s Roger Griffiths as chairman of the renamed Formula E Teams and Manufacturers Association. Motorsport.com revealed at the season four FE finale in New York that Griffiths – the BMW team boss – would step down from the role after overseeing the organisation for two seasons, with Barclay elected […]
Massa Plans to Become Formula E “King”
Felipe Massa will become the second high-profile ex-Formula 1 driver to race for Venturi in Formula E. While the team’s first such partnership failed spectacularly, the early signs suggest Massa should be in a position to thrive. Venturi has been here before – an ex-Formula 1 star making the switch to new electric pastures in […]
M-B Boss Contacted McLaren F1 Driver For Move To Formula E
McLaren Formula 1 driver Stoffel Vandoorne has revealed that Toto Wolff asked if he was interested in joining the Mercedes-affiliated HWA Formula E team, where he will race in 2018/19. Vandoorne’s McLaren exit was announced in early September and he explained that the Mercedes motorsport boss contacted him about a HWA opening that same month. “So I […]
Lopez Stays With Dragon Formula E Team For 2018/19
Jose Maria Lopez will continue to race for the Dragon Formula E team in the 2018/19 championship. Lopez has raced in Formula E since the start of season three, although he was initially left without a drive for the 2017/18 championship before he joined Dragon following Neel Jani’s exit from the American team after the […]
