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Sunday, December 8, 2024

ABB FIA Formula E S11 - Sao Paulo ePrix

Season 11 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship marked the beginning of the Gen3 EVO era and welcomed new teams KIRO and LOLA to the grid. The competition kicked off in the streets of Sao Paulo, setting the stage for this exciting new season.

ABB FIA Formula E S11 - Sao Paulo ePrix
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The season opener in Sao Paulo is met with crashes as well as red-flag-triggering moments when Jake Dennis stopped out on track as well as Pascal Wehrlein's big crash at the exit of Turn 6, but the biggest surprise in this race is Mitch Evans of the rebranded Jaguar team.

Mitch Evans started in last place but became the first winner of Season 11 in Sao Paulo. Porsche driver Antonio Felix da Costa finished in 2nd, and McLaren's newcomer Taylor Barnard secured 3rd place.

The next race is in Mexico City this January 11, 2025.

Monday, July 22, 2024

ABB FIA Formula E S10 FINALE

The streets of London are reeling from the aftermath of the general election that saw the Labour Party taking over the parliament. Plus, there is also a global IT outage. But that doesn't stop the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship from concluding its 10th-anniversary season, which will mark the end of the first phase of the GEN3 era. This event will be the perfect distraction from all the chaos!

ABB FIA Formula E S10 FINALE
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In the first part, Pascal Wehrlein of Porsche is the winner while Jaguar's Mitch Evans finished 2nd and Sebastien Buemi of Envision finished 3rd. Wehrlein's Race 1 win made him three points ahead of Evans and seven points ahead of Nick Cassidy. The fight for the title is never been this close.

As the final race of ABB FIA Formula E World Championship's 10th-anniversary celebration came; the victor was decided. Pascal Wehrlein was crowned this season's champion after finishing 2nd place behind Nissan's Oliver Rowland and ahead of Mitch Evans. Jaguar, meanwhile, was named manufacturers' champions following Antonio Felix da Costa was slapped with a five-second penalty for causing a collision with Nick Cassidy, demoting him to 14th in the finale.

What a way to conclude Formula E's 10th-anniversary celebration! From familiar tracks to new additions such as Tokyo and Misano, this season truly is the send-off for the first phase of the GEN3 era, and with the champions crowned, a new phase begins.

Formula E's 10th-anniversary celebration may be over but the next chapter of the GEN3 era begins this December 7th in Sao Paulo with the 11th season; the beginning of the second chapter called the GEN3 EVO.

See you next season!

Monday, July 1, 2024

ABB FIA Formula E S10 - Portland ePrix

The streets of Portland, Oregon, are the penultimate stop for the ABB FIA Formula E's 10th-anniversary celebration.

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Antonio Felix Da Costa of Porsche made headlines in the Pacific Northwest for two reasons. First, in the first part, Da Costa made a stunning upset when the championship leader Nick Cassidy's lead left in shambles after an accidental spin, giving Da Costa the chance for victory. Second, in the final part, following the incident that triggered a one-lap overtime, his latest victory over the Envision driver Robin Frijns, who is on his 100th race start, is enough for Da Costa to sweep the Portland race weekend. 

Da Costa's victory is a huge upset, and it's sure to shake up the championship standings. It's also a great story for the fans, who were treated to a thrilling race.

After Portland, Nick Cassidy leads with 167 points, while Mitch Evans and Pascal Wehrlein both scored 155 points. With these results, Cassidy is in an excellent position to take the championship, but there are still two races to go and he is not guaranteed a win. Anything can happen, especially when the drivers are as talented and competitive as they are in this league.

After an exciting weekend of racing in Portland, Oregon, we’re ready for the London ePrix finale! After Antonio Felix Da Costa’s upset victory over Nick Cassidy in Portland, the championship is still up for grabs. The London ePrix will be a two-part finale, and anything can happen. Will Cassidy take the championship, or will Da Costa’s upset win in Portland shake up the standings for good? Find out this July 20-21 and don’t miss it!

Sunday, May 26, 2024

ABB FIA Formula E S10 - Shanghai ePrix

China is the first country to host the very first Formula E race ten years ago on the streets of Beijing. Back to where it all began, Formula E's 10th-anniversary celebrations continue in the streets of Shanghai.

 Although further from the origin, Formula E's return to Chinese soil is all about returning to its roots while letting the drivers go all-out as the fight for the championship is too close to call.

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The first race saw Jaguar dominating the podium with Mitch Evans the winner and Nick Cassidy finishing in 3rd. Pascal Wehrlein of Porsche finished 2nd. 

The final race, meanwhile, saw a comeback win for Antonio Felix da Costa. At the same time, McLaren driver Jake Hughes, who made headlines for the closest qualifying gap in Formula E at the rate of 0.001 seconds between Stoffel Vandoorne, nailed his first Formula E podium by finishing 2nd, and Norman Nato finished 3rd.

After Shanghai, Nick Cassidy is leading with 167 points while Pascal Wehrlein is in 2nd with 142 points and Mitch Evans is in 3rd with 132 points.

There are only two venues left in Formula E's 10th-anniversary celebrations and the next will be the Portland ePrix this June 29-30.

Sunday, May 12, 2024

ABB FIA Formula E S10 - Berlin ePrix

Formula E's 10th-anniversary celebration continues in the Berlin Tempelhof for the Berlin ePrix. Because this track gained a new layout for this season, drivers are striving to accommodate themselves in this new version while doing what they do best; battle for the championship.

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The first part saw the Jaguar driver Nick Cassidy nail his second win of the season while beating the likes of two-time world champion Jean-Eric Vergne and Nissan driver Oliver Rowland. In the final part, meanwhile, Antonio Felix Da Costa is back in victory lane as he defeats Cassidy and Rowland at the finish line.

After Berlin, Cassidy leads with 140 points, 16 points ahead of Wehrlein, and Rowland is in 3rd with 118 points.

The next event of Formula E's 10th-anniversary celebration goes back to where it all began; China. This time, Formula E invades the streets of Shanghai for the Shanghai ePrix this May 25-26.

Sunday, April 28, 2024

ABB FIA Formula E S10 - Monaco ePrix

Formula E's 10th-anniversary celebration continues in the streets of Monaco. Before the race, the world witnessed the improved version of the current GEN 3 race car, called GEN 3 EVO. The newly improved machine is capable of hitting 0-60mph in 1.82 seconds and it's set to make its debut in the 2025 season.

After the world premiere of the GEN 3 EVO, the Monaco ePrix kicked off with Mitch Evans taking the lead, a disaster for Jake Dennis and Nico Mueller, and Oliver Rowland's bold moves to sum it up.

 

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Jaguar ended the Monaco bout with a 1-2 finish with Mitch Evans the winner and Nick Cassidy the second placer. DS driver Stoffel Vandoorne completes the podium with a third-place finish.

After Monaco, Pascal Wehrlein leads with 102 points, seven points ahead of Nick Cassidy, while Jake Dennis is in third with 89 points.

The next race is the Berlin ePrix this May 11-12.

Monday, April 15, 2024

ABB FIA Formula E S10 - Misano ePrix

There has just been a proper circuit race in Formula E history as Formula E's 10th-anniversary celebrations continue in Misano for its first real circuit racing.

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In the first part, Antonio Felix Da Costa won, but he was disqualified from the race because his throttle damper spring wasn't found in conformity with the regulations. As a result, Oliver Rowland, who finished 2nd, was promoted to 1st place. A first win for Nissan. 3rd placer Jake Dennis is now in 2nd,  and 4th placer Maximilian Gunther's now in 3rd.

In the second part, meanwhile, it's redemption time for Porsche driver Pascal Wehrlein as he puts his misfortunes from the previous race behind him and wins his second race of the season, ahead of Jake Dennis and Nick Cassidy.

After Formula E's first real circuit race, Pascal Wehrlein is in the lead with 89 points, neck-and-neck with Jake Dennis, and Nissan's Oliver Rowland is in 3rd with 80 points.

The next race will be the Monaco ePrix this April 27th.

Saturday, March 30, 2024

ABB FIA Formula E S10 - Tokyo ePrix

Formula E's 10th-anniversary celebration continues in its brand new location; Tokyo, Japan. The first-ever Tokyo ePrix brings electric street racing action in the Land of the Rising Sun and a chance for Nissan to shine on its home turf.

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Maserati beats Nissan on its home turf as Maximilian Guenther beats Oliver Rowland in the fight to the finish. Andretti driver Jake Dennis completes the podium with a third-place finish.

After Tokyo, Pascal Wehrlein leads with 63 points, two points ahead of Nick Cassidy, and Oliver Rowland is in third with 54 points.

The next event will be Formula E's first real circuit racing in Misano this April 13-14.

Sunday, March 17, 2024

ABB FIA Formula E S10 - Sao Paulo ePrix

Formula E's 10th-anniversary celebration continues in the streets of Sao Paulo for the Sao Paulo ePrix and this race saw the biggest surprise in Formula E history. The one no one saw coming.

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Sam Bird ended his 37-lose streak as he managed to overtake Mitch Evans and piloted his way towards McLaren's first-ever Formula E win. Nissan driver Oliver Rowland completes the Sao Paulo podium after finishing third.

After Sao Paulo, Nick Cassidy of Jaguar is leading with 57 points, four points ahead of Porsche's Pascal Wehrlein, while this race's second-placer Mitch Evans is in third with 39 points.

The next race is at an all-new venue: Tokyo, Japan, on March 30th.

Sunday, January 28, 2024

ABB FIA Formula E S10 - Diriyah ePrix

Despite worsening clashes in the Middle East, that didn't stop the ABB Formula E from hosting a race in Saudi Arabia as its 10th-anniversary celebration continues in the streets of Riyadh for its two-parter.

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In the first part of the Diriyah ePrix, Andretti's Jake Dennis defeated two-time champion Jean-Eric Vergne on a race toward victory lane while Nick Cassidy of Jaguar finished 3rd. In the final part, meanwhile, Cassidy steered his way toward his first win as a Jaguar driver. At the same time, Robin Frijns of Envision finished 2nd and Oliver Rowland of Nissan completed the podium with his third-place finish.

The next race will be in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on March 16th, 2024.

Sunday, January 14, 2024

ABB FIA Formula E S10 - Mexico City ePrix

The ABB FIA Formula E's 10th-anniversary celebration has begun with the Mexico ePrix, the opening salvo of the tenth season.

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Just before the first race of Formula E's 10th-anniversary celebration kicked off, word from the ERT was that Sergio Settecama pulled out from the grid due to a technical issue. As the season opener kicked off, Pascal Wehrlein stormed in while Robin Frijns collided with the wall, marking his second DNF at Mexico City for the Envision Racing driver. As the race restarts, Wehrlein maintains his lead while Sebastien Buemi and Nick Cassidy are hunting him.

After a 35-lap opening salvo, Pascal Wehrlein drew first blood by winning the Mexico ePrix while Buemi finished 2nd and Cassidy finished 3rd.

The next race will be the two-part Diriyah ePrix on January 26-27.

Monday, July 31, 2023

ABB FIA Formula E S9 FINALE

The introduction of the GEN3 era of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship delivered results way beyond expectations. From the new generation's maiden voyage in Mexico where Jake Dennis of Avalanche Andretti became the first winner of the Gen 3 era to breaking the indoor top speed record, from venturing uncharted roads from Hyderabad to Portland, the GEN3 era really is a blast.

All roads lead to London, UK, for the two-part season finale where the first GEN3 world champion will be crowned, and with Jake Dennis leading, this could be his only chance to rewrite history.

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In the first part of the season finale, Mitch Evans emerged as the winner while Jake Dennis finished 2nd and Sebastien Buemi finished 3rd. In the final part, which is the final race of the ninth season, Nick Cassidy emerged as the winner while Evans placed 2nd and Dennis finished 3rd.

With the first season of the GEN3 era well and truly over, Jake Dennis of Avalanche Andretti has crowned the first world champion of the GEN3 era while the Envision team was named the first team champions of the GEN3 era.

Congratulations to the winners of the ninth season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship!

This concludes the ninth season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Next season will mark the 10th anniversary of Formula E and with the addition of the Tokyo ePrix, expect this 10th anniversary to offer the once-in-a-lifetime moment the world should never miss.

See you next season!

Sunday, July 16, 2023

ABB FIA Formula E S9 - Rome ePrix

The Gen 3 machines have touched down at Rome for the Rome ePrix leg of the ninth season ABB FIA Formula E World Championship and looks like the vicious heatwave adds some challenge to the new machines, especially if this race is Maserati's home turf.

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In the first part of this penultimate event of the ninth season, Mitch Evans of Jaguar closely defeated Nick Cassidy of Envision while Maximilian Gunther gave Maserati their first podium in motor racing since 1957 by finishing third. In the second part, meanwhile, Jake Dennis of Avalanche Andretti emerged as the winner while Norman Nato of Nissan finished 2nd and Sam Bird finished 3rd.

As Jake Dennis is leading with 195 points while Nick Cassidy's in 2nd with 171 points and Mitch Evans is in third with 151 points, who will be the first champion of the Gen 3 era? Don't miss the ABB FIA Formula E S9 finale in London this July 29-30!

Sunday, June 25, 2023

ABB FIA Formula E S9 - Portland ePrix

The ninth season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship welcomes another new location and it's situated in the Pacific Northwest; the US state of Oregon for the first-ever Portland ePrix.

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From Nick Cassidy's five-place jump at the opening, Roberto Merhi's accident, to Nico Mueller's horrifying crash, the Portland ePrix really is "just west of weird" for drivers from start to finish, not to mention four added laps due to two incidents involved.

After a thrilling action in the Pacific Northwest that saw 403 overtakes, Nick Cassidy wins the Portland ePrix while Jake Dennis finished 2nd and Antonio Felix Da Costa finished 3rd.

After Portland, the gap between Dennis and Cassidy is now a point apart, 154 vs 153.

The next race is the two-part Rome ePrix this July 15-16.

Sunday, June 4, 2023

ABB FIA Formula E S9 - Jakarta ePrix

For the second time, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returns to the streets of Jakarta for the Gulavit Jakarta ePrix, and the new Gen3 machines made their impressions on Indonesian soil, with plenty of drama involved in this two-parter.

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The close-call first part saw the Porsche driver Pascal Wehrlein trump the Andretti driver Jake Dennis while Maximilian Guenther finished 3rd. In the final part that saw a collision that dropped David Beckmann out of the race followed by a risky move that cost Nick Cassidy's championship lead, it's payback time as Maximillian Guenther scored a victory in Jakarta followed by Jake Dennis and Jaguar's Mitch Evans.

After Jakarta, Pascal Wehrlein's at the top of the standings with 134 points, a point ahead of Jake Dennis while Nick Cassidy's in third with 128 points.

The next race is another Formula E first, the Portland ePrix on June 24th.

Saturday, May 6, 2023

ABB FIA Formula E S9 - Monaco ePrix

The whole world may have witnessed the coronation of the new king, but the Gen3 Formula E machines have touched down for the first time in the legendary Monaco racetrack as the new-and-improved ABB FIA Formula E World Championship continues.

Oliver Rowland's impressive overtakes, a sudden advance for Nick Cassidy, and a clash that ended Maximilian Gunther's day in Monaco as well as Nico Muller's, a record number of 116 overtakes in the Monaco ePrix really means business for the drivers.

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After the action in Monaco, Nick Cassidy of Envision is the winner while Jaguar's Mitch Evans finished 2nd and Avalanche Andretti's Jake Dennis finished 3rd.

With nine rounds down, Cassidy leads the standings with 121 points while Porsche's Pascal Wehrlein's 21 points behind and Jake Dennis is in third with 96 points.

The next event is the two-part Jakarta ePrix this June 3-4.

Sunday, April 23, 2023

ABB FIA Formula E S9 - Berlin ePrix

The Gen 3 Formula E machines touched down at Berlin airport for the next event of the new-and-improved ABB FIA Formula E World Championship as this season's Berline ePrix two-parter is a no-brainer.

362 overtakes, 83 laps, and 2 races, this Berlin two-parter is a blockbuster in Formula E history, and the mind-blowing moments this two-parter delivered showcased the Gen 3 machine's Force Majeure, even in drizzling conditions.

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In the first part, Jaguar TCS Racing delivered their 1-2 finish with Mitch Evans the winner, and Sam Bird the 2nd placer while Maximilian Gunther delivered his first points for Maserati by finishing third. In the final part, Nick Cassidy of Envision Racing is the winner while Jake Dennis of Avalanche Andretti finished 2nd and two-time world champion Jean-Eric Vergne finished 3rd.

After Berlin, Pascal Wehrlein of Porsche still leads with 100 points while Nick Cassidy's four points behind, and JEV's in third with 81 points.

The next race of the ABB FIA Formula E S9 will be at Monaco this May 6th.

Monday, March 27, 2023

ABB FIA Formula E S9 - Sao Paulo ePrix

After Hyderabad and Cape Town, another new venue made its Formula E debut for the Gen 3 era; it's Sao Paulo, Brazil, for the first-ever Sao Paulo ePrix. As Brazil is now back in the safe hands of a pro-democracy leader who promises to turn Brazil into a green nation, the Sao Paulo ePrix is the fitting start to the nation's net-zero ambitions. Anyway, the race...

As the lights went off, the first Formula E race in Brazil is underway with an opening chaos at Turn 1. Six laps later, Jean-Eric Vergne made a quantum leap through seven places while Sam Bird made bold moves. As Stoffel Vandoorne and Nick Cassidy make progress, it's heartbreak for Antonio Felix Da Costa as a lock-up sent him out of the race. With four laps added at the end of the race, here comes a new race leader.

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Jaguar made headlines in the first-ever Sao Paulo ePrix with Mitch Evans the winner and Sam Bird the third placer. Envision driver Nick Cassidy finished 2nd.

After Brazil, Pascal Wehrlein leads with 86 points while Jake Dennis is in 2nd place with 62 points and Nick Cassidy's now a point behind Dennis.

The next race will be the two-part Berlin ePrix this April 22-23.

Sunday, February 26, 2023

ABB FIA Formula E S9 - Cape Town ePrix

The ABB Formula E world championship has stormed into another new venue of the season; South Africa. The first-ever Cape Town ePrix saw the drivers get their primal faces on as they prepared for an electric rumble in the jungle.

The rumble in the jungle saw Pascal Wehrlein crash into the back of Sebastien Buemi, Edoardo Mortara's surrender, two Maserati drivers out of the race following a crash, and bold moves from Antonio Felix Da Costa. This is what the first-ever Cape Town ePrix sums up spectacularly.

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In the end, Antonio Felix Da Costa wins the first-ever Cape Town ePrix while Jean-Eric Vergne finished 2nd and Nick Cassidy finished 3rd.

Although out from the race following a crash, Pascal Wehrlein leads the standings with 80 points while Jake Dennis is in 2nd with 62 points and Jean-Eric Vergne jumps to 3rd with 50 points.

The next race will be another Formula E first, the Sao Paulo ePrix this March 25th.

Saturday, February 11, 2023

ABB FIA Formula E S9 - Hyderabad ePrix

For the first time, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is racing in the Indian city of Hyderabad as the first-ever Hyderabad ePrix marked the return of world motorsports in India after a decade, and apart from that, it marks the 100th race start for Formula E veteran Antonio Felix Da Costa.

Double overtakes from Sebastien Buemi, double trouble for Jaguar drivers, and Rene Rast hitting Jake Dennis, this is what the first-ever Hyderabad ePrix sums up.

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In the end, two-time world champion Jean-Eric Vergne bagged his first win of the season in the first-ever Hyderabad ePrix while Nick Cassidy finished 2nd and Antonio Felix Da Costa got promoted to 3rd place after Sebastien Buemi got slapped with a penalty.

After Hyderabad, Pascal Wehrlein is leading the championship with 68 points, six points ahead of Jake Dennis.

The next race will be another Formula E first, the Cape Town ePrix this February 25th.