Author: Thomas Blackwell
Thomas Blackwell
Thomas Blackwell has been covering the world of Formula E for EVMagz.com since becoming a reporter in 2025, focusing on electric motorsport technology, team strategy, powertrain development, and the growing link between racing innovation and road-going EVs.
Andretti driver Jake Dennis won the opening race of the new Formula E season in Sao Paulo on Saturday after a late red flag converted the closing stages into a one-lap sprint following a heavy crash involving rookie Pepe Marti. Dennis, the 2022–23 Formula E champion, moved into the lead after benefiting from well-timed use of his second Attack Mode following a safety car period triggered on lap 23 by a collision between Edoardo Mortara and Lucas di Grassi. Several of his rivals were unable to fully capitalise on their energy boosts, allowing Dennis to take control of the race…
Hankook Tire & Technology began the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship Season 12 this weekend in São Paulo, returning as the series’ exclusive tire supplier as the all-electric championship kicked off at the high-speed Anhembi Sambadrome street circuit. The South Korean tire maker is using the season opener as a key showcase for its iON Race tire, which is designed specifically for electric racing vehicles and is positioned as a technology bridge to its consumer electric vehicle tire range. The Anhembi circuit, with its long straights, tight chicanes and sweeping corners, places heavy demands on grip consistency, thermal stability…
Nissan’s Formula E team will look to turn promising pre-season testing pace into early championship points when the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship opens this weekend on the streets of São Paulo. The season-opening race will take place at the 2.93-kilometre Anhembi Sambadrome circuit, a revised layout that is one lap shorter than last year’s version and places greater emphasis on outright speed and braking efficiency rather than energy conservation. The track, which runs alongside São Paulo’s famous carnival venue, is known for bumpy surfaces, long straights and heavy braking zones. See also: Formula E Unveils GEN4: Fastest,…
Formula E revealed its fastest and most sustainable car to date, the GEN4, on Wednesday, with the electric race car set to debut in the 2026-27 season. The new model offers acceleration surpassing current Formula One vehicles and marks a significant step forward in electric racing technology. The GEN4 will feature 50% more power than the existing GEN3 Evo, boosting output from 350 kW to 600 kW—equivalent to more than 815 bhp. Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E, said “It represents over a decade of progress, innovation, and ambition in electric racing. Co-developed with the FIA, it stands as the…