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Formula E working on a longer version of Jeddah F1 track for Gen4 era

The introduction of the 800bhp Gen4 Formula E car could prompt a switch to a different Jeddah layout next year

Motorsport

Formula E chief sends "naughty" Jeddah invite to Verstappen after F1 2026 criticism

Formula E is sympathetic to Max Verstappen’s dislike of the 2026 F1 cars and would like him to give Formula E machinery a try

Autosport

Formula E chief sends "naughty” Jeddah invite to Max Verstappen after F1 2026 criticism

Formula E is sympathetic to Verstappen’s dislike of the 2026 F1 cars and would like him to give FE machinery a try

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Formula E expects to have a woman on the grid “within the next two years”

The series hasn’t featured a female driver since its 2015-16 Season 2

Motorsport

Formula E predicts “very small” performance gap to F1 with Gen4

Formula E’s new Gen4 car, set to debut in the 2026-27 season, is expected to bring the series significantly closer to F1 machinery in terms of overall performance

Autosport

Formula E admits London ExCel race in Gen4 “tricky", considering other venues

Up to eight venues under consideration as ExCel London prepares for what could be its final Formula E race in 2026

Autosport

Formula E at crossroads with spark on track that still falls flat with the public

An underwhelming series when it began has been transformed but the sustainable sport is still searching to break out of its bubble after 11 seasons

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More eyes on the prize – Formula E viewing figures increase

Jeff Dodds has long held the ambition of turning Formula E into the second-most popular motorsport series in the world – and he insists the championship cannot “stand still” despite eye-catching numbers across viewership and social media during the current season.

Autosport

McLaren's departure will hurt Formula E - but not as much as Mercedes' exit did

After three seasons, McLaren has elected to pull the plug on its Formula E project, citing the need to focus its resources on its incoming Hypercar project for 2027's World Endurance Championship. Thus, the team is set to occupy its fourth guise having started out as HWA Racelab in the…

Motorsport

Electric dreams: Formula E executives pushing on with radical plans and silencing critics

What do you get when you take the biggest YouTube star on the globe, mix in some Draco Malfoy magic and blend in some brand Beckham?

Autosport

The influencer fishing exercise Formula E hopes can achieve its long-term aims

“We wouldn't be in existence now; we'd have gone out of business years ago.” During his tenure as CEO of Formula E, Jeff Dodds has never been afraid of pushing boundaries when it comes to the all-electric championship.

Autosport

Verstappen to split $250k charity donation after winning F1 title

Max Verstappen has agreed to split a $250,000 charity donation with Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds, after the all-electric championship boss bet against the Dutchman winning this year's Formula 1 title.

Autosport

70 Hilarious Car Mod Fails That Turned Dream Rides Into Roadside Jokes (New Pics)

There’s no arguing about taste, sure… but can we argue just a little bit? The post 70 Hilarious Car Mod Fails That Turned Dream Rides Into Roadside Jokes (New Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda.

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‘Too big of a departure?’: the experts’ verdict on Jaguar’s electric car launch

Insiders who were at the Type 00 event in Miami and others give their views on the car, the rebrand and the marketing

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How Formula E resolved its logistical nightmare to save its pre-season test

“They’ve turned that around quickly” an impressed colleague said to this writer on entering the media centre at the Jarama Circuit on Tuesday morning, as a banner reading “2024/25 Madrid Official Testing” was being erected.

Autosport

Exclusive: How Formula E resolved its logistical nightmare to save its pre-season test

Autosport

A series for a different generation

Among some motorsport fans, Formula E has been dismissed as insignificant. But maybe that’s missing the point, for perhaps it’s a championship that’s not really meant for traditionalists, instead belonging to future generations.

Autosport

The worrying calendar trend that can’t simply be solved by a gimmick

“I wouldn’t put it in as a TBD with the date secured if I wasn’t highly confident that we’re over the line already; at least technically over the line, if not contractually over the line. I have high confidence that it will go ahead.”

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Ex-F1 chief marketing officer Norman joins Formula E

Formula E has hired the services of Ellie Norman who will join as the all-electric championship’s new chief marketing officer, having previously worked for Formula 1 and Manchester United.

Autosport

Ex-IndyCar racer Wickens makes single-seater return in Formula E test

Robert Wickens says a return to “elite level” motorsport is the goal after driving a single-seater for the first time since his 2018 IndyCar crash which left him paralysed.

Autosport

The problem Formula E may face by sticking to its current calendar DNA

Since taking on his new role almost one year ago, Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds has been vocal on several topics as he looks to guide the all-electric championship to bigger and better things.

Motorsport

Liberty Global gains controlling stake in Formula E

The telecommunications business will see its ownership share of Formula E increase to 65%, and therefore become the controlling shareholder in the series, with the remaining 35% made up of minority shareholders. Liberty Global, which initially invested in Formula E 10 years ago, will acquire the shares from Warner Bros…

Autosport

Monaco double-header, new Miami venue make up 2024/25 Formula E calendar

The proposed 17-race schedule was approved at a meeting of the FIA’s World Motor Sport Council on Tuesday, with 11 destinations set to be visited by the all-electric championship.

Motorsport

How Formula E’s open-door approach to manufacturers is paying off

The news earlier this week that the iconic British brand would commit to Gen4 was something expected by many.

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Jeff Dodds: the Formula E boss planning a move into pole position

Petrolheads are quick to scorn the idea of electric car racing, but the series’ chief executive is sure that time, technology – and even geography – are on his side

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