Lucas di Grassi snatched victory from Pascal Wehrlein as the Mahindra driver ran out of power with only feet to go.
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Wehrlein takes first Formula E pole as disaster strikes Bird
Formula E
Posted onPascal Wehrlein took his first Formula E pole position at only his third attempt, heading qualifying for the Mexico EPrix. But championship leader Sam Bird hit trouble.
Bird holds off Wehrlein to win after Buemi blunder
Formula E
Posted onSam Bird became the third different Formula E winner in as many races after Sebastian Buemi crashed out of the lead in Chile.
Di Grassi on pole by huge margin – but under investigation
Formula E
Posted onLucas di Grassi took a commanding pole position for the Santiago Eprix but is under investigation for potential in-lap procedure infringements.
D’Ambrosio wins in Morocco after BMW team mates collide
Formula E
Posted onBMW Andretti team mates Antonio Felix da Costa and Alexander Sims collided while leading the Marrakech Eprix, opening the door for Jerome D’Ambrosio to win.
Bird takes Marrakech pole position despite damaged car
Formula E
Posted onSam Bird beat champion Jean-Eric Vergne to pole position in Morocco despite a damaged car.
Da Costa wins season opener for BMW Andretti
Formula E
Posted onBMW Andretti driver Antonio Felix da Costa saw off a sustained challenge from reigning champion Jean-Eric Vergne to start the new Formula E season with victory.
Da Costa on pole as rains disrupts qualifying
Formula E
Posted onAmid a downpour in Saudi Arabia and following confusion over a late change in qualifying format, Antonio Felix da Costa won his first Formula E pole position.
From curiosity to credibility? Formula E’s second generation arrives
2018-19 Formula E season preview
Posted onFormula E has come a long way in a short time and has made radical changes to its cars and race format for the 2018-19 season. Here’s what’s new.
Fuoco takes sprint race win after DRS failure in F2 finale
Formula Two
Posted onAntonio Fuoco brought the Formula Two season to an end with his second victory of the year as a total DRS failure hit the entire field in Abu Dhabi.
Russell wins race and championship after huge start crash in F2
Formula Two
Posted onGeorge Russell clinched the Formula Two championship by taking his seventh victory of 2018 in the Abu Dhabi feature race, which saw a huge crash at the start.
Formula E’s women racers test must have “credibility” – Wolff
Formula E
Posted onVenturi Formula E team principal Susie Wolff says next month’s test for women racers must showcase credible talents who are not “completely out of their depth”.
Vettel hints at “other things” affecting title fight
2018 United States Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel has hinted that his difficulties in the 2018 title fight with Lewis Hamilton go beyond on-track results.
Raikkonen takes first win since 2013 at US Grand Prix
2018 United States Grand Prix summary
Posted onRaikkonen has won the United States Grand Prix for the first time ever, preventing Lewis Hamilton taking the title in Austin.
Verstappen issued five-place grid penalty for gearbox replacement
2018 United States Grand Prix
Posted onVerstappen has received a five-place grid drop following a post-qualifying gearbox replacement.
Ricciardo: Fair for Vettel to get same penalty as me
2018 United States Grand Prix
Posted onRicciardo said Vettel’s penalty for speeding under red flag conditions is fair, on the basis of his own penalty in Australia.
Bowyer says NASCAR should race COTA before Rovals
2018 United States Grand Prix
Posted onStewart-Haas driver Clint Bowyer told Racefans that getting to new circuits was key to audience growth – for NASCAR and F1.
Drivers discussed ‘lip biting’ bumps on COTA surface
2018 United States Grand Prix
Posted onPierre Gasly has said bumps at the track are so severe they are making him involuntarily bite his lip.
Hamilton on pole after Ferrari battle in Austin
2018 United States Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onLewis Hamilton took pole position for the 2018 United States Grand Prix after trading lap records with Kimi Raikkonen throughout the sessions.
F1 drivers cautiously positive about W Series
2018 United States Grand Prix
Posted onFormula One drivers have been cautiously supportive of the all-female series, with Lance Stroll saying that it’s normal to have sports categories separated by gender.