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New FE points rule to make qualifying "all the more important"
The new point to be given to Formula E drivers topping group running in qualifying sessions will add an extra dynamic in 2019-20, says BMW Andretti team boss Roger Griffiths.
Mercedes names Gutierrez as FE reserve driver
The Mercedes Formula E team has announced that ex-Formula 1 racer Esteban Gutierrez will share its reserve and development driver requirements with Gary Paffett during the 2019-20 season.
Extreme E announces location for Himalayan race
Nepal’s Mustang District has been revealed as the Himalayan location that the Extreme E electric off-road racing series will visit during its inaugural season in 2021.
Formula E drivers expecting easier overtaking in 2019/20
Formula E competitors are expecting overtaking to be easier in the upcoming 2019-20 season due to the new race format rules, including the higher attack mode power level.
Hartley concedes two rookies was "high risk" for Porsche
Brendon Hartley says two rookies would have been a "high risk" for Porsche, which ultimately selected Andre Lotterer over the ex-Toro Rosso Formula 1 driver for its Formula E line-up.
Prime The ex-F1 driver finding his fifth new home in a year
From the highs of Le Mans 24 Hours and LMP1 honours in 2017 to a difficult Formula 1 spell the following year, Brendon Hartley's recent career has had highs and lows. He's now at his fifth home in a year and preparing for a Formula E debut
Raikkonen: I might as well be last if I’m 11th
Alfa Romeo’s Kimi Raikkonen says he "might as well have finished last" in the United States Grand Prix after just missing out on scoring a point in 11th place.
Japan, Brazil races key targets for Formula E
New Formula E CEO Jaime Reigle says races in Japan and Brazil are among the “big objective” new markets into which the electric championship should expand.
XE reveals Saudi Arabia as desert round host
The Extreme E electric off-road SUV racing series has revealed that it will hold its desert round in Saudi Arabia during its inaugural campaign in 2021.
Fast-charging idea could bring back Formula E pitstops
New Formula E CEO Jamie Reigle says the electric championship could reintroduce pitstops along with a potential fast-charging focus for its Gen3 car – an idea he calls “the big one”.
Prime The pioneer's successor charged with making FE grow up
There's been a change on high at Formula E ahead of 2019/20, with ex-Manchester United and Los Angeles Rams executive Jamie Reigle becoming Alejandro Agag's successor as CEO. Motorsport.com sat down for a world-first interview with the new boss
FE drivers got "carried away" in Valencia test races
Formula E drivers got "carried away" and took last week's 'races' during Valencia pre-season testing "too seriously", admits Mitch Evans.
Nissan unveils kimono-inspired Formula E livery
The Nissan e.dams team has revealed a new livery for its Formula E cars that is inspired by the Japanese kimono garment.
Wolff explains Mercedes/Venturi supply deal
Susie Wolff has refuted any suggestion it is "odd" that Venturi has become a Mercedes Formula E customer, insisting the team had to do so in order to remain competitive.
Prime What really happened in pre-season Formula E testing
Formula E testing is now complete and examining the short and long-run data as well as 'simulated' races suggests one manufacturer has gone from being on the backfoot to an early advantage for 2019/20
Vergne: "Logical" for eco-minded Hamilton to join Formula E
Jean-Eric Vergne says it would be “a logical step” for Lewis Hamilton to sample Formula E following the five-time Formula 1 world champion’s recent comments about the environment.
Wehrlein tops final morning of pre-season Formula E test
Ex-Formula 1 driver Pascal Wehrlein set the fastest time of 2019 Formula E pre-season testing so far to lead the way on the final morning at Valencia.
Formula E to hold second race simulation in Valencia
Formula E will hold a second non-competitive race simulation on the final day of the 2019/20 Valencia pre-season test.
Frijns quickest in Valencia test as de Vries crashes
Robin Frijns topped Wednesday's morning running at the 2019 Formula E pre-season test at Valencia, while Mercedes' Nyck de Vries was one of several drivers to crash at the chicane.
Bird leads Gunther on opening day of Formula E test
Envision Virgin Racing driver Sam Bird topped the first day of Formula E 2019/20 pre-season testing at Valencia as Mercedes’ woes on Nyck de Vries’s car continued.
Gunther tops first morning of Formula E testing
BMW Andretti’s Maximilian Gunther topped the times on the first morning of Formula E pre-season testing at Valencia, while Mercedes encountered a technical problem on Nyck de Vries’s car.
Paffett joins Mercedes management, gets reserve role
Gary Paffett will be the test and development driver for the Mercedes Formula E team and has been confirmed as an official sporting and technical advisor to the new squad.
Rebranded NIO team signs Ma, Turvey for 2019/20 season
The rebranded NIO 333 Formula E team has revealed McLaren Formula 1 test driver Oliver Turvey and Ma Qing Hua as its racers for 2019/20 ahead of pre-season testing.
Mahindra changing team model to fix "consistent inconsistency"
Mahindra Racing boss Dilbagh Gill hopes his squad no longer using service provider team Campos Racing to run its race operations will cure its “consistently inconsistent” Formula E form.
