Season 10 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship kicked off to an absolute flyer, with different winners in all the races so far! Despite the all-electric series not returning to Cape Town in the 2023/24 season, there’s still so much to look forward to for South African fans. So, before the season continues for round six in Misano, Italy, let’s take a look at everything you need to know!
Who are the title contenders?
Returning champion Jake Dennis will look to defend his title and become only the second driver in Formula E, after Jean-Eric Vergne, to win the title in back-to-back seasons....
James Barclay
South African-born James Barclay is set on conquering the world’s top electric racing series. Barclay is the team principal of Jaguar TCS Racing, who currently sit top of the teams and drivers championships in Season 10 of the FIA Formula E World Championship. After a strong start to the season, Barclay will be looking to guide the British outfit to their first team and drivers’ championships when the chequered flag falls for the final time this season.
His journey to the top was much like that of a Formula E racetrack; full of twists and turns, but driven by his love for...
South African racing driver Sheldon van der Linde will drive for Jaguar TCS Racing in the upcoming Formula E Rookie Test this week.
Van der Linde will test for the iconic British outfit in Free Practice 0 on Friday 12 April in Misano, Italy, for rounds six and seven of Season 10 of the FIA Formula E World Championship.
Speaking on his involvement in the upcoming test, Van der Linde stated: “Getting behind the wheel of the Jaguar I-TYPE 6 is always an exciting opportunity for me. This will be my third rookie test for the team, at a track I know well from past experience so that will be crucial...
South African racer Kelvin van der Linde will drive for ABT Cupra in the upcoming Formula E races set to take place in Berlin in May.
Van der Linde will replace regular driver Nico Müller for both races around Berlin’s Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit. Müller is unable to race in Formula E on 11 and 12 May due to his commitments in the World Endurance Championship taking place that same weekend.
Van der Linde, who is the team's reserve and simulator driver, says he is eager to get behind the wheel of a Formula E car again after competing in three races at the beginning of the 2022/23 season.
The...
South African racer Kelvin van der Linde will drive for ABT Cupra in the upcoming Formula E races set to take place in Berlin in May.
Van der Linde will replace regular driver Nico Müller for both races around Berlin’s Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit. Müller is unable to race in Formula E on 11 and 12 May due to his commitments in the World Endurance Championship taking place that same weekend.
Van der Linde, who is the team's reserve and simulator driver, says he is eager to get behind the wheel of a Formula E car again after competing in three races at the beginning of the 2022/23 season.
The...
South African racing duo Kelvin and Sheldon van der Linde are ready for a weekend of intense Formula E action as the world’s premier electric series returns to Berlin this weekend.
Kelvin, aged 27, will drive for ABT Cupra Formula E Team in both rounds of the Berlin E-Prix on 11 and 12 May, taking place at Berlin’s iconic Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit. He is standing in for regular driver Nico Nico Müller who is competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship that same weekend.
Kelvin said: “It’s exciting to be back with the Formula E team for a weekend. Nico is having a strong season...
South African racing duo Kelvin and Sheldon van der Linde are ready for a weekend of intense Formula E action as the world’s premier electric series returns to Berlin this weekend.
Kelvin, aged 27, will drive for ABT Cupra Formula E Team in both rounds of the Berlin E-Prix on 11 and 12 May, taking place at Berlin’s iconic Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit. He is standing in for regular driver Nico Nico Müller who is competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship that same weekend.
Kelvin said: “It’s exciting to be back with the Formula E team for a weekend. Nico is having a strong season...
South African racer Sheldon van der Linde brought his 25th birthday to a close by setting the afternoon’s third-fastest time in Monday’s Formula E rookie test.
In what was the Johannesburg-born driver’s fourth rookie outing for Jaguar TCS Racing, he was behind Ferrari F1 reserve Robert Shwartzman in the DS Penske and Jack Crawford in the Andretti.
The 2022 DTM champion set the fourth-quickest time in the morning, with only Shwartzman, Mercedes F1 reserve Frederik Vesti and 2022 F2 winner Felipe Drugovich ahead of him.
Reflecting on the test, Van der Linde said: “It was really cool to drive...
Formula E is returning to where it all began, with the world championship heading to China for a double-header in Shanghai for rounds 11 and 12 this weekend. As the world’s most sustainable racing series returns to the country of its first-ever race, it is a good time to look back at some of the most iconic motorsport and vehicle brands involved in the series’ history.
These teams are some of the most prominent brands in the world of motorsport and have all made invaluable contributions to the growth of Formula E during their time in the sport.
Jaguar
The luxury car manufacturer made a big...
It was a busy weekend for McLaren Racing, as the iconic outfit competed in three motorsport series across the world on the weekend of 25 and 26 May. The racing action began on Saturday with the NEOM McLaren Formula E Team participating in the first round of the Shanghai E-Prix. Sunday saw all three teams involved, with Round 2 of the Shanghai E-Prix taking place, followed by the Monaco Grand Prix contested by the McLaren F1 Team and finally, the famous Indy500, which saw the Arrow McLaren Indy Car Team take to the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Across all three series, the papaya-liveried...
It was a busy weekend for McLaren Racing, as the iconic outfit competed in three motorsport series across the world on the weekend of 25 and 26 May. The racing action began on Saturday with the NEOM McLaren Formula E Team participating in the first round of the Shanghai E-Prix. Sunday saw all three teams involved, with Round 2 of the Shanghai E-Prix taking place, followed by the Monaco Grand Prix contested by the McLaren F1 Team and finally, the famous Indy500, which saw the Arrow McLaren Indy Car Team take to the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Across all three series, the papaya-liveried...
Season 9 world champion Jake Dennis
The Andretti driver believes the intense racing action combined with Cape Town as a holiday destination makes the perfect combination. Dennis, who has visited the city three times, describes it as "underrated" and believes it offers everything a tourist could need.
‘There isn’t a driver who doesn’t want to return’: Formula E’s Jake Dennis on a return to Cape Town and why he loves racing in the city
Cape Town returning to the Formula E calendar? If Season 9 world champion Jake Dennis had his way, returning to the Mother City would be a no-brainer.
Despite...
Formula E Announces Largest-ever Calendar For Season 11, Featuring Miami And Motorsport-first Double-header In Monaco
Formula E announces largest-ever calendar, featuring 17 races across 11 iconic locations, following validation of the FIA World Motor Sport Council.
Monaco will host a double-header of races for first time in motorsport history, with the Tokyo E-Prix expanded following huge success of inaugural race.
Return to Miami and Jakarta feature as other new race highlights.
Round 1 confirmed for São Paulo on 7 December 2024, with double-header finale secured at ExCeL London on 26-27...
On completion of transaction, Liberty Global will take a controlling interest in world’s leading electric car racing series.
Announcement follows the unveiling of the Season 11 race calendar, featuring races in Miami, Jakarta and double-headers in Monaco and Shanghai.
LONDON, UK. TUE, 11 JUNE. 2024 – Formula E has today announced that Liberty Global Ltd. (“Liberty Global”) (NASDAQ: LBTYA, LBTYB and LBTYK) is to acquire shares held by Warner Bros. Discovery in the all-electric racing series.
The acquisition of shares held by Warner Bros. Discovery will, on completion, bring Liberty...
South Africa poised to increase EV manufacturing and usage
South African-led Jaguar TCS Racing recently announced its commitment to Formula E until at least 2030, supporting Jaguar’s strategy to become a fully electric consumer brand in the coming years.
South African-led Jaguar TCS Racing recently announced its commitment to Formula E until at least 2030, supporting Jaguar’s strategy to become a fully electric consumer brand in the coming years.
South African-led Jaguar TCS Racing recently announced its commitment to Formula E until at least 2030, supporting Jaguar’s strategy to become a fully electric consumer brand in the coming years.
South Africa’s James Barclay, team principal of Jaguar TCS Racing, has made history this weekend after leading Jaguar to the British marque’s maiden Formula E title.
