Formula E ‘Heart-in-mouth’ Rome track better than well-liked original The original Rome Formula E track was universally liked by drivers, but its mostly-new version for 2021 can actually be an upgrade
Formula E The transformation of Mercedes’ Formula E ‘robot’ On his route from a much-hyped McLaren protege to a top Formula E driver, Mercedes man Nyck de Vries benefitted from a fascinating detour
Formula E Formula E’s top five overtaking moves Formula E’s opener featured a remarkable two-at-once slalom pass. As the championship resumes in Rome this weekend, Sam Smith picks FE’s five greatest overtaking moves so far – and debates whether boost-assisted ones count
Formula E Formula E is letting its own chaos theory go too far Formula E’s format is designed to shake things up, encourage randomness and keep teams on their toes. But as it resumes in Rome this weekend, unresolved grey areas are causing concern
Formula E Formula E’s version of Valencia track layout revealed The Race can reveal how the Valencia track layout will be modified for Formula E’s first races there later this month, including the return of a controversial chicane
Formula E Secret tests completed for Formula E’s all-new Gen3 tyres Hankook has started doing initial exploratory testing of its first Formula E rubber that will debut at the end of next year on the Gen3 car
Formula E New Nissan Formula E powertrain delayed until Monaco Nissan has been forced to abandon plans to run its new powertrain at the Rome double header races next month after a supply chain issue caused by on-going disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Formula E Formula E forced to make major 2021 calendar changes again Formula E has made next month’s Rome and Valencia rounds double-headers, as it loses Marrakesh, drops its rookie test and braces for further calendar disruption later in 2021
Formula E Porsche makes long-term Formula E commitment Porsche has become the fourth manufacturer to sign up for Formula E’s new Gen3 era. Sam Smith explains the deliberations it would’ve gone through before making that commitment
Formula E Will new Andretti company be McLaren’s route into Formula E? A newly-established Andretti company could be part of the team’s plan to attract a replacement for BMW as its Formula E partner – and McLaren’s Zak Brown is involved
Formula E Nissan becomes third manufacturer to commit to Formula E’s Gen3 Nissan has become the third manufacturer, following Mahindra and DS Automobiles, to commit to the next rules set of Formula E, meaning it will race in the new world championship until at least 2026
Formula 1 The year Dumfries was the hottest property on the F1 ladder In 1984, future Lotus F1 driver and Le Mans winner Johnny Dumfries was the hottest property in junior racing. After Dumfries’ death, his team boss David Price, engineer Andy Miller and fellow racer Mark Blundell remember the good times
Formula E Eight drivers we want to see get a Formula E chance A recent Formula 1 exile. A W Series race-winner. A Le Mans winner and even one of the heroes of A1GP’s final season (he’s done a bit since then). Here are eight drivers Sam Smith wants to see getting Formula E chances when teams pick their rookie test line-ups
Formula E Formula E keeps Gen3 door open amid new manufacturer talks The deadline to commit to Formula E’s Gen3 era is imminent, but with two new manufacturers in talks and four of the current pack yet to formally sign up, the FIA is leaving an allowance for late entries
Formula E How to get a 40g crash out of your head Edoardo Mortara opens up to The Race about his Diriyah Formula E crash, his recovery and the questions that arose from his terrifying experience
Formula E Formula E’s Rome race persistence is a perilous tightrope Formula E is adamant it’s racing in Rome next month on streets that are currently in a ‘red zone’ lockdown. It has its reasons, but its stance is fraught with complications. Sam Smith looks at both sides of the argument
Formula E Formula E pressing on with Rome race despite Italy lockdown Formula E and Rome E-Prix promoters are forging ahead with plans to race on the streets of the Italian capital early next month, despite the area recently being placed in lockdown conditions
Formula E How NIO333 brought itself back from Formula E oblivion A team that didn’t score a top 10 finish last season has already bagged two in the first race of 2021. Sam Smith investigates NIO 333’s comeback, the feel-good story of Formula E’s restart
Formula E BMW restructures its motorsport arm amid championship exits BMW Motorsport GmbH will be amalgamated with BMW’s famed high-performance M sub-brand to create a new-look, integrated, racing division at the firm
Formula E Plan to change Formula E rookie test criteria blocked A plan to change the eligibility criteria for Formula E’s annual rookie test fell through after three teams objected. Sam Smith looks at the debate around a test that teams take very different approaches too
Formula E The Formula E team resurgence that ‘shocked’ its own driver In one Formula E event, Dragon scored almost as many points as it did in the past two seasons combined. Driver Sergio Sette Camara thought the team’s winter changes were good, but he’s “shocked” by how strong DPA has started 2021
Formula E Formula E will reveal new Gen3 car ‘as late as possible’ The FIA is determined to leave it late before revealing the Gen3 car that Formula E will use from its 2022/23 season. Here’s why
Formula E How did Mortara’s terrifying Formula E crash happen? Edoardo Mortara’s head-on plunge into a wall was overshadowed by Alex Lynn’s later Diriyah Formula E crash, but was even more disconcerting. Sam Smith looks at the explanation for it, and some of the rumours around brake-related FE crashes
Formula E Why TV, onboard cameras missed Lynn’s huge Formula E crash Internet rumour swirled over why pictures of Alex Lynn’s Formula E crash weren’t broadcast. Sam Smith explains it was a previous incident and onboard camera protocol that meant it wasn’t available for TV
Formula E Diriyah Formula E organiser denies VIPs breached COVID rules The promoter of the Formula E opener in Diriyah has denied suggestions that an excessive number of VIPs were granted starting grid access amid tight COVID-19 protocols
Formula E Full details of Lynn’s huge Diriyah Formula E crash revealed The Race can reveal full details of how Alex Lynn’s massive Diriyah Formula E crash unfolded, and Mahindra team boss Dilbagh Gill’s description of the confusing aftermath
Formula E Diriyah Formula E driver ratings After two wildly different Formula E races to open the 2021 season in Diriyah, Sam Smith gives his verdict on all 24 drivers’ performances
Formula E DS Techeetah pair hold summit after another intra-team spat DS Techeetah Formula E team-mates Jean-Eric Vergne and Antonio Felix da Costa held another post-race summit to iron out intra-team issues after making contact during a crucial phase of the second Diriyah E-Prix
Formula E Lynn’s Diriyah accident resembled ‘aeroplane crash’ – Evans Alex Lynn is understood to have emerged without serious injury from a Diriyah Formula E accident that Mitch Evans described as resembling “an aeroplane crash”
Formula E Mercedes teams given permission to start Formula E race After being barred from qualifying following Edoardo Mortara’s huge practice crash, Mercedes’ Formula E cars have been granted permission to race in Diriyah
Formula E Formula E needs rule change after Diriyah qualifying injustice Three Formula E underdogs were robbed of brilliant Diriyah grid slots by an incident out of their hands. They were right to be incensed, and a rule change now has to be made
Formula E ‘Absolutely shocking’ Lynn/Bird clash is FE 2021’s first spat Alex Lynn’s got a grid penalty for the Diriyah Formula E collision that left Sam Bird absolutely livid. Sam Smith takes a deeper look at the clash, the stewards’ ruling and what led up to both
Formula E De Vries’ domination was brewing since he came to Formula E Nyck de Vries’ crushing domination of the Formula E opener might look out of the blue, but in Diriyah he just drew together all the potential Mercedes saw in his inconsistent rookie year
Formula E BMW tech to stay in Formula E with Andretti after works exit The Andretti Formula E team has officially announced its deal to keep BMW’s powertrain after the manufacturer pulls out, as predicted by The Race earlier this week
Formula E How an often-snubbed racer has reinvented himself “I just took a good long and hard look in the mirror and said: ‘I’m not where I want to be'”. Alex Lynn’s Formula E reputation wasn’t stellar when he joined Mahindra last summer, but he’s determined to put that right in 2021
Formula E Monaco GP track will be altered from F1 layout for Formula E The Monaco Grand Prix circuit will be slightly modified for Formula E’s first race on its full layout, rather than the exact Formula 1 configuration being used
Formula E The Formula E teams most likely to topple DS Techeetah Formula E is ultra-competitive and wide open on track, yet for three seasons now it’s the same DS Techeetah team that’s prevailed in the title battles. Sam Smith picks the three teams best placed to change that in 2021
Motorcycle racing eSkootr series unveils 60mph scooter for debut 2021 season The world’s first-ever eSkootr electric model has been unveiled in readiness for the inaugural season, which will begin later this year
Formula E Abt’s bid to take over Audi Formula E entry stalls Abt Sportsline’s bid to take over Audi’s Formula E World Championship entry following the upcoming 2021 season is in doubt after talks stalled
Formula E The teams and drivers facing a make or break Formula E year With futures and reputations at stake, the 2021 Formula E season is a big one for some drivers and teams in particular – and even some circuits too
