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DS Automobiles' outstanding track record in Formula E

At the London E-Prix, an important chapter in Formula E's history came to a close with DS Automobiles' final appearance

Autosport · Aug 18

'Laughable': Roos star slams AFL after teammate banned

North Melbourne's Jy Simpkin vented his frustration on social media after teammate Paul Curtis had a three-match ban upheld by the AFL tribunal.

AAP · Jun 16

Michael Schumacher Revelation: Ex-Colleague Reveals F1 Legend's 'Exceptional' Key Strength

Former Mercedes reserve driver Sam Bird has revealed that Michael Schumacher's greatest strength at the team was not his speed but his ability to unite and motivate people.

International Business Times UK · May 4

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Sam Bird reveals what Formula 1 reserve drivers actually do behind the scenes

Sam Bird has explained that F1 reserve drivers spend much of their time doing simulator work, testing set-up changes and supporting the race team behind the scenes

Motorsport · Apr 15

Michael Schumacher’s greatest quality at Mercedes revealed by former reserve driver

Sam Bird praised Michael Schumacher’s leadership at Mercedes, saying the seven-time champion stood out for his ability to build strong relationships and command respect within the team

Motorsport · Apr 13

Former F1 Driver Reveals The Awkward Restroom Encounter That Michael Schumacher Turned Into A Joke

Sam Bird's hilarious tale of walking in on Michael Schumacher in the Mercedes loo turns into team legend, revealing the F1 icon's humour during his 2012 farewell season.

International Business Times UK · Mar 5

F1 rookie backed for "big seat, fighting for wins" after impressive debut

Sam Bird says Haas's Oliver Bearman is destine for a top seat and wins within two years

Motorsport · Oct 12, 2025

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"Only a matter of time" before Yuki Tsunoda is replaced at Red Bull

Sam Bird claims Red Bull will inevitably replace Yuki Tsunoda after he was lapped by Max Verstappen in Singapore

Motorsport · Oct 12, 2025

How Formula E's silly season is shaping up

As Robin Frijns looks to be out of Formula E following his departure from Envision, a huge grid shake-up is unfolding for the championship ahead of the 2025-26 season.

Motorsport · Aug 14, 2025

How the Formula E silly season is shaping up

With preparations for the new Formula E campaign already under way, the silly season is in full swing with more drivers than race seats left to fill. Here’s how the market is unfolding

Autosport · Aug 14, 2025

Winners and losers from the 2024-25 Formula E season

There have been many highs and lows for drivers, teams and the Formula E championship across the 2024-25 season. From rain-soaked races and incredible comebacks to disappointing debuts, these are the biggest winners and losers from the all-electric championship’s latest season.

Motorsport · Jul 31, 2025

FIA reveal changes to improve Formula E driver safety after rise of hand injuries

The FIA has delved into the steps it has taken to improve Formula E driver safety after a large number of hand injuries across the latest Gen3 era.

Autosport · Jul 31, 2025

McLaren Formula E team set to close without buyer

McLaren's Formula E team is set to be closed down at the end of the current season as efforts to find a buyer for the outfit have proven unsuccessful, Autosport understands.

Autosport · Jul 7, 2025

Top 10: Ranking the best GP2 non-champions

The official start date of the Formula 2 championship is 2017, but the principal training category of future F1 drivers can be considered a continuation of the GP2 Series that ran between 2005 and 2016. After all, F2’s first modern champion Charles Leclerc was crowned after a season in the…

Autosport · Jan 27, 2025

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Autosport · Jan 13, 2025

Five things we learned from the Mexico City E-Prix

Oliver Rowland became the second different Formula E winner in as many races after surging to an unexpected victory in the closing stages of the Mexico City E-Prix.

Autosport · Jan 12, 2025

Bird: Mexico City Formula E weekend “destroyed” by de Vries

Sam Bird has hit out at fellow Formula E driver Nyck de Vries, claiming the Dutchman “destroyed” his Mexico City weekend and that the FIA needs to take action against his driving.

Autosport · Dec 20, 2024

Bird: “What goes around comes around” after helping McLaren FE team-mate Barnard

Sam Bird believes “what goes around comes around” after supporting McLaren team-mate Taylor Barnard’s quest for a maiden Formula E podium in Sao Paulo.

Autosport · Dec 10, 2024

Rowland: “More than one f**k up” cost victory in Formula E season-opener

Oliver Rowland believes “more than one f**k up” cost the Nissan Formula E driver a shot at victory in the Sao Paulo E-Prix, having failed to score any points despite leading the most laps.

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Autosport · Dec 7, 2024

Sao Paulo E-Prix: Evans wins from last, Wehrlein suffers airborne accident

Mitch Evans stormed from last to first to claim victory in the Sao Paulo E-Prix which featured two red flags, one caused by a frightening airborne crash for reigning Formula E champion Pascal Wehrlein.

Motorsport · Dec 7, 2024

Sao Paulo E-Prix: Evans wins from last, Wehrlein suffers scary airborne crash

Mitch Evans claimed victory from last on the grid in the Sao Paulo E-Prix which featured two red flags, one caused by a frightening airborne crash for reigning Formula E champion Pascal Wehrlein.

Autosport · Nov 19, 2024

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 6, 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.

Motorsport · Sep 28, 2024

Formula E's ten greatest drivers (so far)

Earlier this month marked 10 years since the first Formula E race was held in Beijing, and since then there has been no shortage of drivers with varying abilities who have tried their hand in the all-electric championship.

Autosport · Sep 28, 2024

Formula E's top 10 drivers of all time

Autosport · Aug 27, 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.

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