Elon Musk says no to Formula E
Formula E has attracted several big-name teams for its inaugural season, including Andretti Autosport and Jay Penske’s Dragon Racing. However, a big name on the U.S. West Coast has decided … Read More
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Formula E Focuses On The U.S. And Asian Markets For Investments, Growth
Electric racing series Formula E is focusing on the U.S. and Asia for investments and growing the championship. Formula E CEO Alejandro Agag said, "The U.S. and Asia are more … Read More
Formula E eyes city night races
The success of F1 night races, most recently in Bahrain, could influence future decisions on Formula E host cities. While Agag said that there are no immediate plans for a … Read More
Formula E to add another North American City
Electric racing series Formula E is in talks with two North American cities to replace Rio de Janeiro on the calendar of its inaugural season. However, Formula E CEO Alejandro … Read More
Michiel Mol joins Super Aguri Formula E Team
The Super Aguri Formula E Team has announced the appointment of Michiel Mol, a successful Dutch entrepreneur and commercial spaceflight pioneer, to the team’s board with the position effective immediately. … Read More
Investment Funds To Invest $40M In Formula E, Announcement Expected Shortly
Formula E "will receive support from financial backers, which will be announced shortly," according to Sylt & Reid of MOTORSPORT-TOTAL. Formula E "is reportedly set to announce that investment funds … Read More
Formula E could snap up F1’s New York race (Update)
UPDATE The NJ F1 race would have Manhattan as a backdrop, but the costs are thru the roof Formula One could lose its chances of hosting a Grand Prix in … Read More
Trulli applauds new Formula E car following test drive
Jarno Trulli Grand Prix winner Jarno Trulli has applauded the fully-electric Formula E car – the Spark-Renault SRT_01E – following a recent test drive at the La Ferte Gaucher circuit … Read More
Servia to Dragon Racing Formula E team
Oriol Servia seems likely to team up with Jay Penske and Dragon Racing in Formula E. According to this ElectricAutosport.com article, IndyCar driver Oriol Servia is likely to team up … Read More
Electric cars loud enough for fans – Agag
Agag (L) with Michael Andretti The man behind the new Formula E racing series has insisted fans will love the electric cars' "futuristic" sound after the introduction of quieter engines … Read More
Formula E adds to stout driver lineup
Nick Heidfeld Leading drivers Sam Bird, Jarno Trulli, Nick Heidfeld and Jerome d'Ambrosio have today added their names to the burgeoning Formula E Drivers’ Club and in doing so showing … Read More
Formula E secures live free-to-air UK television deal with ITV
All 10 rounds of the 2014/2015 FIA Formula E Championship will be televised live and free-to-air in the UK after series organizers confirmed a broadcast deal with leading UK network … Read More
Wraps come off circuit design for Beijing Formula E GP
Beijing Formula E Track Organizers of the FIA Formula E Championship have today revealed the location and circuit layout of the Beijing Formula E Grand Prix – exactly six months … Read More
Formula E – Interview: Dilbagh Gill, Mahindra Racing
Mahindra Racing has become a familiar presence in top-level motorsport during recent years, entering MotoGP in 2011. The Mumbai-based outfit were the eighth team to join the FIA Formula E … Read More
Buenos Aires Mayor signs three-year Formula E race deal
Mayor Mauricio Macri, today (7 March) officially welcomed the FIA Formula E Championship to Buenos Aires as one of 10 global cities to host the new fully-electric racing series. Together … Read More
Formula E – Daniel Abt Q&A
Daniel Abt Following the confirmation of Formula E’s first driver line-up, there has been a lot of attention on Daniel Abt. The German, who will drive for Audi Sport ABT, … Read More
Formula E car completes 1,000km of trouble-free testing
Formula E’s fully-electric Spark-Renault SRT_01E car has now completed 1,000km of testing without a single glitch – the equivalent of an entire season’s worth of racing. Built by Spark Racing … Read More
Global music artists to perform live at Formula E events
Organizers of the FIA Formula E Championship have today appointed experienced event company CDC Entertainment as its official Feline concert promoters, bringing top, global music stars to perform live at … Read More
Formula E – Interview: Steven Lu, China Racing
China Racing is no stranger to the motorsport scene, beginning 10 years ago in A1GP and going on to compete in the Superleague Formula and FIA GT1. Last year they … Read More
Will Formula E race at Bayfront Park in Miami?
CART Champ Cars on streets of Miami. What killed the race? Heat and humidity. Any race held in high heat and humidity fails 100% of the time. So if Formula … Read More
Formula E CEO Agag Says TV Ratings Key To Series’ Success
Formula E CEO ALEJANDRO AGAG sat for a Q&A with Tony DiZinno of NBC SPORTS, who noted Agag is a "veteran European Parliament politician who has expanded into motorsports in … Read More
ABT Sportsline unveils Formula E driver line-up
Hans-Jurgen Abt and Lucas di Grassi ABT Sportsline will contest the first season of the new FIA Formula E Championship with former Formula One racer and Audi factory driver Lucas … Read More
Alguersuari, Minassian & Klien close out Formula E Drivers’ Club
Jaime Alguersuari The remaining drivers to sign up to Formula E’s new Drivers’ Club have today (12 February) been revealed with Jaime Alguersuari, Nicolas Minassian, Alex Brundle, Robert Doornbos, Christian … Read More
Miami Formula E race still not approved
In Miami, Douglas Hanks reported Formula E is "pursuing Miami for an updated version of the Grand Prix races that used to roar through downtown." FEH is "rolling out a … Read More
Formula E Commits To FIA Payments
Formula E "has committed to paying" at least $24.3M to motorsports governing body FIA over the next 10 years, according to Christian Sylt of AUTOWEEK. The series' launch this September … Read More