2023 Formula E The season is up and running, with the first success of the campaign seeing a win in style for Jake Dennis in Mexico City.
Avalanche Andretti’s 27-year-old produced a masterclass to finish about eight seconds clear The drivers are facing a real struggle this year with the runner-up, Dennis. “It’s physically very difficult to drive these cars. Obviously, with less grip, it makes everything so challenging, but even more rewarding when you win, you win by 7.5 seconds. The fans here have been sensational on that last lap. I could actually hear them cheering,” he said after his win.
There are still 15 more races to go though and a lot could change – especially next time it’s the first double race weekend. This time FE is off to Asia.
All eyes are on the Gen3 car, set to be the fastest, lightest and most efficient electric vehicle ever built – as well as being the most durable yet true to the sport’s values. How each team and driver handles the new build will determine how successful their coming year can be.
Everything you need to know ahead of the first race and the start of the new 2023 season.
When does season 9 start and end?
The new season of Formula E runs from mid-January to late July, with a record 16 rounds of races in 11 cities around the world. The finale is in London on 30 July 2023.
When and where is the next race?
Season 9 continues with double-headers on 27 and 28 January 2023 in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. All times are GMT.
Free Exercise 1: January 26, 3 pm
Free Exercise 2: January 27, 10:30 am
Qualification: January 27, 12:40 pm
round 2 race: January 27 at 5:03 pm
free practice 3: January 28, 10:30 am
Qualification: January 28, 12:40 pm
round 3 race: January 28, 5:03 pm
The race can be viewed live on the Formula E YouTube channel, the Channel 4 Sport YouTube channel and on the Eurosport player app across all devices.
What are the rule changes in 2023?
The most notable change is that this year there will be a set number of laps for each track instead of timed races. Additional laps will be used where safety cars and other interruptions are needed.
Formula E also this year falls in line with other championships in offering opportunities to rookies, as at least two free practice sessions throughout the season must be given to drivers with no prior series experience.
There will also be races later in the season that pilot the ‘pit stop’ effect – which will use the world’s most advanced EV batteries to boost energy in mandatory 30-second stops to recharge. After this the output power of the cars will be increased.
The ‘Fanboost’ feature has been dropped from Formula E since last season.
Which teams and drivers are participating this year?
There are a total of 11 teams and 22 drivers (plus reserves), with some significant changes this year – including the return of maserati to single-seater racing for the first time in 60 years and farewell to former FE champion Nyck de Vries, who Has signed with F1 side AlphaTauri,
abt cupra Robin Frijns and Nico Mueller
Avalanche Andretti – Jake Dennis and Andre Lotterer
DS Penske – Jean-Eric Vergne and Stoffel Vandoorne
fantasy race – Nick Cassidy and Sebastian Buemi
Jaguar TCS – Mitch Evans and Sam Bird
Mahindra Racing -Oliver Roland and Lucas Degrassi
Maserati MSG – Edoardo Mortara and Maximilian Günther
Neom McLaren – Jake Hughes and René Rast
NIO 333 – Dan Ticktum and Sergio Sete Camara
Nissan Sacha Fenestraz and Norman Nato
tag heuer porsche – Pascal Wehrlein and Antonio Felix da Costa
(Sam Bloxham / LAT Images)
Full race weekend list and Formula E schedule
Pre-season: Valencia (Spain) 13-16 December 2022
round 1: Mexico City (Mexico) 14 January 2023 – Winner: Jake Dennis, Avalanche Andretti
R2: Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) 27 January
R3: Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) 28 January
R4: Hyderabad (India) 11 February
R5: Cape Town (South Africa) 25 February
R6: Sao Paulo (Brazil) March 25
R7: berlin (Germany) 22 April
R8: berlin (Germany) 23 April
R9: Monaco (Monaco) May 6
R10: jakarta (Indonesia) June 3
R11: jakarta (Indonesia) June 4
R12: portland (USA) June 24
R13: Rome (Italy) 15 July
R14: Rome (Italy) 16 July
R15: London (UK) 29 July
R16: London (UK) 30 July