Top Stories of 2018, #14: Formula E’s Gen2 car sparks new dawn
Motorsport.com continues its annual countdown of the biggest stories in racing this year with the story behind Formula E’s step forwards with its Gen2 car.
Buemi "not in same league" as Techeetah in FE opener
Sebastien Buemi says he was not in the same league on pace as the DS Techeetah squad that lost a likely one-two finish in the Ad Diriyah E-Prix.
Audi had "absolutely no pace" in Formula E opener
Audi ABB FIA Formula E driver Daniel Abt says his team had "absolutely no pace" in race trim compared to its rivals during the inaugural Ad Diriyah E-Prix.
DS Techeetah explains costly Vergne, Lotterer penalties
DS Techeetah team principal Mark Preston has explained the reason behind the penalties that cost the ABB FIA Formula E team a possible one-two finish in Saturday’s Ad Diriyah E-Prix.
Gallery: Female drivers test FE cars in Saudi Arabia
Formula E’s teams were given extra time to run female drivers during Sunday’s post-ePrix test at Ad Diriyah. Here are the best images…
Bird tops post-race Formula E test in Saudi Arabia
Virgin Racing driver Sam Bird topped the post-Ad Diriyah E-Prix ABB FIA Formula E test ahead of DS Techeetah’s Jean-Eric Vergne.
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Bird tops post-race Formula E test in Saudi Arabia
Virgin Racing driver Sam Bird topped the post-Ad Diriyah E-Prix ABB FIA Formula E test ahead of DS Techeetah’s Jean-Eric Vergne.
BMW: Debut win unexpected despite testing sweep
BMW did not expect Antonio Felix da Costa's win in the inaugural ABB FIA Formula E Ad Diriyah E-Prix despite sweeping pre-season testing, motorsport boss Jens Marquardt says.
Massa penalised for two separate Fanboost offences
Ex-Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa has been handed two post-race penalties for separate fanboost usage infringements during the inaugural ABB FIA Formula E Ad Diriyah E-Prix, his category debut.
Ad Diriyah E-Prix: Da Costa wins frantic season five opener
Antonio Felix da Costa won the Ad Diriyah E-Prix, the opening round of the 2018-19 ABB FIA Formula E Championship and the first race for the new Gen2 car.
Driver criticism prompts Ad Diriyah attack mode change
The attack mode activation zone for the ABB FIA Formula E Ad Diriyah E-Prix has been moved after consultation with the championship’s drivers.
Ad Diriyah E-Prix: Da Costa takes first Gen2 pole for BMW
BMW Andretti’s Antonio Felix da Costa topped a delayed, revamped and disrupted ABB FIA Formula E qualifying session for the Ad Diriyah E-Prix.
FE changes Ad Diriyah qualifying format after weather chaos
The qualifying format for the inaugural ABB FIA Formula E Ad Diriyadh E-Prix has been altered after wet weather cancelled the two scheduled practice sessions.
Second Ad Diriyah practice also cancelled after rain
The extended second practice session for the inaugural Ad Diriyah E-Prix has been cancelled due to standing water that could not be cleared from the track.
Rain forces first Ad Diriyah practice cancellation
The first ABB FIA Formula E practice session for the inaugural Ad Diriyah E-Prix has been cancelled due to heavy rain.
How Alejandro Agag is the Elon Musk of motorsports
Formula E chief Alejandro Agag stands side-by-side next to Tesla's Elon Musk as an EV visionary: Musk is revolutionizing road cars; Agag is electrifying motorsports. By Bradley Berman.
Drivers criticise ‘attack mode’ layout ahead of season opener
Reigning champion Jean-Eric Vergne and other ABB FIA Formula E drivers have criticised the layout for the attack mode system at this weekend’s Ad Diriyah E-Prix.
Ad Diriyah Formula E track like "Suzuka with walls"
The ABB FIA Formula E Ad Diriyah E-Prix track is “one of the most challenging” in the series’ history and has been compared to “Suzuka with walls” by the drivers.
Vergne secures DS Techeetah contract extension
Reigning ABB FIA Formula E champion Jean-Eric Vergne has agreed a new long-term contract extension with the DS Techeetah squad.
TWR name revived for last-minute Jaguar eTrophy entry
The famous Tom Walkinshaw Racing moniker has been revived as part of a last-minute entry by ABB FIA Formula E team Techeetah in the Jaguar I-PACE eTrophy series.
Venturi Formula E team partners with Richard Mille
The luxury watch brand Richard Mille has become a partner of the Venturi ABB FIA Formula E team.
Agag becomes FE chairman, new CEO to be appointed
ABB FIA Formula E founder Alejandro Agag will switch from his current role as CEO to become the championship’s chairman.
Porsche names Jani as first 2019/20 FE signing
Le Mans 24 Hours winner Neel Jani has been named as Porsche's first driver signing for its ABB FIA Formula E works team in 2019/20.
Mahindra cannot aim for anything but title - d’Ambrosio
Mahindra must not target “anything less than” the championship in the first season of Formula E’s Gen2 era, according to new signing Jerome d’Ambrosio.
Rosenqvist explains decision to leave "booming" Formula E
Felix Rosenqvist says he couldn't pass up the opportunity to compete for Chip Ganassi Racing in IndyCar, even though that required an exit from the "booming" ABB FIA Formula E series.
Rowland: F1 "not my aim anymore" after joining Formula E
Oliver Rowland says he is no longer aiming for a Formula 1 race drive after sealing his ABB FIA Formula E deal with the Nissan e.dams squad.
BMW: FE "favourite" tag is an Audi smokescreen
BMW motorsport boss Jens Marquardt reckons Audi labelled his outfit the 2018/19 ABB FIA Formula E pre-season favourite because it “wants to distract” its rivals.
Jaguar eTrophy series to launch with 11-car grid
The inaugural Jaguar I-PACE eTrophy race will take place with an 11-car grid after Alice Powell was confirmed as the VIP driver for the championship’s opening round.
Mahindra: Wehrlein needs time getting used to FE
Mahindra believes ex-Formula 1 driver Pascal Wehrlein will need time to adjust to the intricacies of electric racing when he makes his Formula E debut in next month’s Marrakesh ePrix.
Promoted: Ad Diriyah ePrix ‘Ready for Action’ as countdown begins
Media and organizers tour the Formula E street circuit created for the race, which takes place this weekend.
05:36 Formula E: Ad Diriyah ePrix race highlights
Race highlights from the first race of the 2018-2019 Formula E season: the Ad Diriyah ePrix.
00:00 Drivers speak to Race Control about the wet conditions
Fascinating behind-the-scenes video of Jean-Éric Vergne, Robin Frijns, Sam Bird and other drivers speaking with Race Control about the wet weather conditions for practice/qualifying at the Ad Diriyah e-Prix.
01:17 Formula E: Season 5 - A Quick Guide
We take a look at the teams and drivers for the new Formula E season. Who is your favorite for the title?