What Is Formula E?

Formula E is the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, an international all-electric, open-wheel racing series that first launched in 2014 in Beijing. It earned FIA world-championship status in 2020Wikipedia.

  • Urban circuits: Races, called ePrix, take place predominantly on city street circuits—narrow, technical, and unforgivingWikipedia.

  • Technical evolution: The series has grown through Gen1, Gen2, and now Gen3. The Gen3 cars feature:

    • Front and rear powertrains

    • Ultra-fast 600 kW charging

    • High energy regeneration (~40%)

    • Top speeds around 320 km/h

    • Strong sustainability elements, including recycled materialsWikipedia.

  • Innovative racing elements:

    • Attack Mode grants temporary power boosts via a dedicated activation zone.

    • Pit Boost (introduced recently) allows quick recharging during the raceWikipediaAutoweek.

    • Races emphasize energy management, strategy, and close urban combat—not just outright speedAutoweekThe Sun.

Performance Trajectory

Formula E has made impressive strides. Its CEO notes the series is closing the performance gap with Formula 1, with upcoming Gen4 cars (2026–27) boasting 600 kW, all-wheel drive, and even solid-state batteries expected in Gen5Autoweek. Regardless, the emphasis remains on delivering thrilling, strategic, and competitive racingAutoweek.

The Last Three Races (2025 Season)

1. Miami ePrix

  • Date: April 12, 2025.

  • Winner: Pascal Wehrlein (Porsche) – starting from P9, clinched both victory and fastest lapWikipedia.

  • Behind him: Lucas di Grassi (2nd), António Félix da Costa (3rd).

  • Standings: Oliver Rowland topping with 69 points; Porsche leads team tallyWikipedia.

2. Monaco ePrix (Two Races: May 3 & 4, 2025)

  • Race 6: Won by Oliver Rowland (GBR, Nissan), ahead of Nyck de Vries (2nd) and Jake Dennis (3rd)Wikipedia.

  • Race 7: Sébastien Buemi surprised all with a win (Envision Racing); Rowland 2nd, Cassidy 3rdWikipedia.

3. Jakarta ePrix

  • (June—but actually the 8th most recent; we’ll highlight Berlin II instead as the third most recent)

3. Berlin ePrix II

  • Winner: Nick Cassidy (Jaguar, held at Tempelhof Airport)RacingNews365.

  • Runners-up: Jake Dennis (Andretti-Porsche) 2nd, Jean-Éric Vergne 3rd; Rowland’s solid 4th sealed him the driver’s championshipRacingNews365Autoweek.

Why It Matters

  • Oliver Rowland emerged as the 2025 champion—his consistency across races, including in Miami and Monaco, sealed his titleAutoweekWikipedia+1.

  • A curious trend: the past three champions—Jake Dennis, Pascal Wehrlein, and now Rowland—all won the Mexico City ePrix in their championship seasons, hinting at that race’s importanceThe Times of India.

Final Thoughts

Formula E offers a compelling blend of technological innovation, city-center drama, and strategic depth. From its debut in 2014 to today, it has grown into a world-class electric motorsport championship, rich in excitement and forward-thinking spirit. And judging by its recent races—from Miami to Berlin—it’s never been more thrilling.

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