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Prime Why Formula E looks set for a season of chaos
The Santiago E-Prix gave the best demonstration yet of where the current Formula E teams rank in the pecking order. While BMW looks strong, other teams haven't quite yet shown their true potential
Evans laments "blind" early laps for losing Santiago win
Jaguar’s Mitch Evans says a lack of energy information on his dash display early in Formula E’s Santiago E-Prix led to overconsuming and his eventual slide out of the lead.
Vergne was "trying to survive" Santiago race
Jean-Eric Vergne says he was "trying to survive" the Santiago E-Prix after sustaining front-left bodywork damage, which caused him to delay DS Techeetah teammate Antonio Felix da Costa.
Buemi says broken steering paddle caused Santiago penalty
Nissan e.dams' Sebastien Buemi says a broken steering wheel regen paddle caused his illegal power spike in Formula E's Santiago E-Prix, which cost him his first points finish of 2019-20.
Why Santiago E-Prix win vindicates Gunther
With just a handful of laps to go in Santiago, Maximilian Gunther appeared to have lost his shot at a maiden Formula E victory. His response to that, which included a sensational overtake to reclaim the lead, proves why BMW's new star is one to watch
Da Costa blames “wrong information” for last-lap defeat
Antonio Felix da Costa says his DS Techeetah team gave him “either incomplete or wrong information” regarding his battery temperature, which he feels cost him a potential Formula E victory in Santiago.
Mercedes’ de Vries explains why he lost maiden FE podium
Mercedes driver Nyck de Vries lost a maiden Formula E podium in Santiago because the battery coolant his team added to his car ahead of the race was too cold.
Santiago E-Prix: Gunther grabs win with last-lap pass on da Costa
BMW’s Maximilian Gunther passed DS Techeetah’s Antonio Felix da Costa on the final lap to win a stunning Santiago E-Prix battle, the third round of the 2019-20 season at the O’Higgins Park venue.
Mexico Formula E track to use more of F1 layout in 2020
The Mexico City Formula E track is set to use more of the Formula 1 layout at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez from next month’s 2020 event onwards, Motorsport.com has learned.
Piquet-fronted Rio race could replace Santiago round
Formula E's South American presence could be different from 2020-21 as the Santiago race’s future is in doubt, while a Nelson Piquet Jr-headed consortium aims to hold a Rio event.
Prime How the new electric series with planet-changing aims will work
The new off-road electric race series from the people who brought you Formula E has no less an aim than saving the world’s most at-risk habitats. Here’s who things are set to get underway in 2021
A skydive that "upset" Ferrari, and more - Leclerc Q&A
Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc was a star attraction at Autosport International 2020 over the weekend.
Leclerc reveals Ferrari victory at Monza “gave me chills”
Charles Leclerc says standing on the Monza podium after triumphing in the 2019 Italian Grand Prix for Ferrari “gave me chills” as the Tifosi celebrated below him.
Bottas knows "final step" to beat Hamilton
Valtteri Bottas reckons the "final step" he needs to beat his Mercedes Formula 1 teammate Lewis Hamilton is improving the consistency of his performances.
Pirelli: F1 tyres likely to overheat more in 2020
Pirelli motorsport boss Mario Isola says F1 teams may face more tyre overheating issues by fitting the 2019 compounds to cars that have developed into faster iterations for '20.
Ken Block to drive XE prototype on final Dakar stage
Off-road star Ken Block will sample the Extreme E Odyssey 21 prototype on the final stage of the 2020 Dakar Rally.
Santiago track altered for 2020 to boost racing
Formula E's Park O'Higgins circuit in Santiago has been heavily re-profiled ahead of this year's race in a bid to enhance racing at the venue, Motorsport.com understands.
Prime Why Formula E’s Gen3 targets are its most ambitious yet
In late 2019, the FIA released tender application requests for the main elements that will make up Formula E’s third car for the 2022-23 campaign. Buried in the documents were key details that outline just what the electric series wants to achieve next
Lynn returns to Jaguar as reserve driver
Alex Lynn has returned to the Jaguar Formula E team where he completed seven races in the 2018-19 season to work as the squad’s reserve and test driver.
DS Techeetah suspends staff member over social media post
The DS Techeetah Formula E team has suspended a member of its race team for allegedly violating its policy against any expression of “hate, bigotry or racism”.
Prime The year Leclerc fully revealed his star status
In the latest feature in our series looking back on the 2010s, we revisit Charles Leclerc's sensational Formula 2 season - where he strode among on-track highs and lows, as well as tragedy away from motorsport, to earn a place on the Formula 1 grid
Mercedes teams up with Tour de France-winning team INEOS
Mercedes has teamed up with the Tour de France-winning INEOS cycling outfit that is working with a new 'Applied Science' division the Formula 1 squad has created.
Extreme E unveils schedule for inaugural season
The Extreme E electric off-road SUV racing series has revealed the event dates for its inaugural season, which is set to get underway in January 2021.
Gen3 car to be quicker and lighter, with fast-charge pitstops
The Gen3 Formula E car must be capable of reaching a 350kW maximum power, be lighter and smaller, and feature 30-second fast-charging pitstop technology – according to new FIA tender invitations.
