The Latest Breaking News from Jake Hughes

How Ticktum silenced the critics to claim maiden Formula E victory

Dan Ticktum is quite the controversial figure in motorsport. Known for his sweary radio outbursts, saying exactly what he thinks and his two-year racing ban a decade ago, the 26-year-old is also fast. Very fast. And on Saturday, in the sweltering Jakarta heat, he claimed his maiden Formula E victory…

Autosport · Jun 21, 2025

Shanghai E-Prix: How Guenther played it to perfection

It might have appeared like a simple pole position to Shanghai victory conversion for Maximilian Guenther today, but the real story shows a story of anything but simple. In a race packed with intense energy saving, brave battles and a variety of pit boost strategies, DS Penske emerged the winner…

Autosport · May 31, 2025

How Rowland stamped his authority on Jeddah as rivals faltered

As Britons locked out the podium for the first time in Formula E history last weekend, Oliver Rowland headed the charge and proved himself to be the all-electric championship’s in-form driver.  

Autosport · Feb 17, 2025

Why McLaren’s latest single-seater star has chosen a different career path

The streets of Monte Carlo, with their mythical aura which are steeped in history and a touch of glamour, remain a daunting prospect for even the most grizzled racing drivers to tackle at speed, let alone a teenager with just 20 minutes in which to prepare.

Autosport · Nov 19, 2024

Guenther sets pace on second day of Formula E pre-season test

DS Penske’s Maximilian Guenther finished the second day of Formula E pre-season testing in Jarama fastest, just 0.031s clear of Kiro’s Dan Ticktum.

Autosport · Nov 6, 2024

Barnard joins Bird at McLaren for 2024/25 Formula E season

The McLaren Formula E team has confirmed that Taylor Barnard will partner Sam Bird at the team for the upcoming 2024/25 season.

Autosport · Aug 27, 2024

Vandoorne and Hughes sign with Maserati MSG in Formula E

Stoffel Vandoorne and Jake Hughes will race for the Maserati MSG Formula E team for the 2024/25 season, the Italian outfit has confirmed.

Autosport · Jul 29, 2024

Arson charge over floating nightclub blaze

An arson charge has been laid more than 18 months after a devastating blaze at a floating nightclub that previously sparked a record number of noise complaints.

AAP · Jul 29, 2024

Evans: Portland penalty that denied Formula E win “a disgrace” as Jaguar considers options

Mitch Evans has called the five-second time penalty which he was handed after a collision in the opening Portland Formula E race and that ultimately denied him victory “a disgrace”. The Jaguar driver finished first on the road in Saturday’s 27-lap contest at the Portland International Raceway but was demoted…

Motorsport · Jun 30, 2024

Portland E-Prix: Vergne sets new Formula E pole record

Jean-Eric Vergne claimed his third pole position of the season and a new outright Formula E record ahead of the Portland E-Prix, beating Antonio Felix da Costa by just 0.025s.

Autosport · Jun 30, 2024