The final race week of Season 10 is here, and there’s a lot to look out for both on and off the track.
Who will be our World Champion?
Okay, so the most obvious story of the weekend will be who leaves London as the latest ABB FIA Formula E World Champion. There are seven drivers in with a mathematical chance, but the main focus in our top three; Nick Cassidy (Jaguar TCS Racing), Mitch Evans (Jaguar TCS Racing) and Pascal Wehrlein (TAG Heuer Porsche).
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Cassidy currently sits top of the standings on 167 points, but needs to bounce back after a challenging double-header weekend in Portland where he came away with no points. A rare mistake from the Kiwi – who is in his first year with the Jaguar team – on the penultimate lap, was a championship-defining moment and proves he’s not invincible.
Behind Cassidy in the fight is his teammate Mitch Evans, who is tied with Pascal Wehrlein on 155 points. It’s once again another finale where Evans has gone in as a championship contender, this being the fourth consecutive season where he’s fighting for the title. With tensions high at Jaguar, as they have two talents both in with a shot of the Drivers’ crown, will this finally be Evans’ year?
Pascal Wehrlein is also in with a chance, just 12 points behind Cassidy just like Evans. The German has had a consistent year with two victories and three Julius Baer Pole Positions to his name over his Season 10 campaign. With the teammate competition at Jaguar, the Porsche driver will be looking to collect his first Formula E title.
Still in with a shot is Antonio Felix da Costa, who is on the run of his life with Porsche. After a turbulent first half of the season, he’s flipped things around and has won four of the last five races in Formula E. The incredible performance he’s shown, including winning both races in Portland, means he’s got some serious momentum behind him. Although he’s on 134 points to Cassidy’s 167, do not rule our Season 6 champion out until it’s over.
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Joining these four in the fight is Nissan’s Oliver Rowland who will be back in London after missing the US rounds due to illness. The Yorkshireman is on 131 points, just ahead of DS PENSKE’s Jean-Eric Vergne. Reigning champion Jake Dennis of Andretti is also in with an outside chance of defending his title, as he sits seventh in the standings on 122 points.
London’s calling…
Once again, London is the home of our season finale. The iconic capital city hosted the last rounds of the calendar in Seasons 1 and 2, and became our final stop again in Season 9. Now finding a home at the ExCel arena, it’s one of the most unusual circuits we race on as it’s half indoor-half outdoor – the only one of its kind in top-level motorsport.
Racing in and around the exhibition halls and Royal London Docklands makes for a wild racing experience with so many variables at play. From track condition changes, to the unpredictable British weather, it is a fun layout and provides our drivers with plenty of challenges.
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The circuit has also given us lots of big talking points, from our GENBETA car smashing the indoor land speed world record with NEOM McLaren’s Jake Hughes at the wheel, to crowning Jake Dennis the World Champion in front of his home fans last year.
Changes to the driver market?
One of the biggest talking points this weekend will undoubtedly be about ‘silly season’ for next year. Contract negotiations are happening up and down the paddock at the moment, and on the eve of the final race of the season, you should expect an announcement or two.
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Although several drivers have signed long-term deals such as Mitch Evans at Jaguar or Jake Dennis at Andretti, there are still lots of seats up for grabs. Paddock whispers suggest that we could see a reshuffle at certain teams like Envision Racing – currently home to Sebastien Buemi and Robin Frijns – or at DS PENSKE with Stoffel Vandoorne rumoured to be evaluating his future options.
With Formula E being one of the most competitive and sought-after FIA championships out there, there will likely be some serious interest from those not currently on the grid. Taylor Barnard had an outstanding trio of races when he filled in for an injured Sam Bird for McLaren in Monaco and Berlin. Caio Collet also got a taste of the Nissan GEN3 machinery when he piloted Oliver Rowland’s car in Portland, a great opportunity to show the Japanese team what the 22-year-old could do on such short notice.
Home Heroes
The United Kingdom is home to a large chunk of our grid, from teams to drivers. Two British drivers in Dennis and Rowland are in with a chance of the title this weekend, and other talents like Jake Hughes, Dan Ticktum and Sam Bird are all hoping for great results in front of the home crowd.
Jaguar also has a big couple of days ahead, as they try to wrap up the triple by winning the Drivers’ Championship, Teams’ Championship and newly-introduced Manufacturers’ Trophy. NEOM McLaren and Envision Racing also have their bases here and operate under the Union flag.
Standing on the top step of the podium once at your home race is good enough for most. However, Dennis has managed it twice! During his visits to the London E-Prix in Seasons 7 and 8, the Andretti pilot won the first race of both respective double-headers.
Alex Lynn also made it back-to-back British winners during Season 7’s London E-Prix weekend. First he joined Dennis on the podium for Saturday’s race, before getting his hands on the winner’s trophy just 24 hours later. Representing Mahindra Racing, it was also Lynn’s first and only win in the Formula E championship.
The end of an era
It might feel like only yesterday we welcomed the GEN3 cars to Formula E, but this weekend in London will be the last time we see this generation of cars on track. These cars have helped us in breaking records, and delivering some unbelievable action over the last two seasons, but it’s almost time to upgrade.
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The new all-electric GEN3 Evo, capable of 0-60mph in 1.82s, was unveiled at H.S.H Prince Albert II’s Private Car Collection earlier this season to huge interest. Leveraging a roster of innovative technical upgrades, it will debut next season and mark another huge step for the all-electric championship.
Developed by specialists from Formula E and the FIA, the latest GEN3 Evo edition marks a significant leap in electric racing technology, with acceleration 0-60mph 30% faster than a current F1 car, and 36% faster than the GEN3 car!
Capable of accelerating nearly a full second faster than its predecessor, the world’s first race car designed for street racing, it sets an even higher standard in performance, sustainability, and efficiency. The GEN3 Evo serves as a formidable ambassador for the future of motorsport, embodying cutting-edge advancements and a commitment to environmental responsibility.
Although we’ll be sad to see the GEN3 go, we can’t wait for this next chapter in our history!