The 2023 Formula E season kicked off, with a hugely successful first exit of the campaign, as Jake Dennis triumphed in style in Mexico City.
The 27-year-old Avalanche rider Andretti delivered a masterclass to finish nearly eight seconds ahead of the runner-up, with Dennis explaining the real struggles riders face this year. “These cars are physically tough to drive. Of course, with less grip as well, it makes everything just as challenging, but it’s even more rewarding when you gain 7.5 seconds. The fans here were amazing on that last lap,” he said after the win.
There is still 15 more races to go and a lot could change – especially next time when the first dual race weekend takes place. This time FE is heading to Asia.
All eyes are on the Gen3, the fastest, lightest and most efficient electric vehicle ever produced – as well as the most sustainable, staying true to the spirit of the sport. How each team and driver handles the new design will determine next year’s success.
Here’s everything you need to know before the first race and the start of the new 2023 season.
When does Season 9 start and end?
The new Formula E season runs from mid-January to the end of July, with a record 16 race runs in 11 cities around the world. The final will be held in London on July 30, 2023.
When and where is the next race?
Season 9 Doubleheader continues in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia on January 27 and 28, 2023. All times are GMT.
Free Practice 1: Jan. 26, 3 p.m
Free practice 2: Jan. 27, 10:30 a.m
qualification: January 27, 12:40 p.m
Round 2 race: Jan 27 5:03 p.m
free exercise 3: Jan. 28, 10:30 a.m
qualification: January 28, 12:40 p.m
Round 3 race: Jan. 28, 5:03 p.m
The race can be watched live on the Formula E YouTube channel, Channel 4 Sport YouTube channel and the Eurosport player app on all devices.
What are the rule changes in 2023?
The most notable change is that there will be a set number of laps for each track, rather than this year’s timed race. When safety cars and other interruptions are necessary, extra laps will be used.
Formula E is also in line with other championships in offering rookie opportunities this year, with at least two free practice sessions throughout the season required to be offered to drivers with no previous experience in the series.
There will also be races later in the season experimenting with the ‘pause’ effect – which will use the world’s most advanced EV battery to provide a power boost in a mandatory 30-second pit stop to recharge. Car production capacity will then be increased.
The ‘fanboost’ feature from previous seasons of Formula E has been removed.
What teams and drivers are participating this year?
There are 11 teams and 22 drivers in total (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 the departure of former FE champion Nic de Vries, who signed with F1 side AlphaTauri .
ABT Cobra Robin Frijns and Nico Müller
Andretti Avalanche – Jake Dennis and Andre Lotterer
D.S. Penske – Jean-Eric Vergne and Stoffel Vandoorne
perception race – Nick Cassidy and Sebastien Buemi
Jaguar TCS – Mitch Evans and Sam Baird
Mahindra Racing – Oliver Rowland and Lucas Degrassi
Maserati MSG Edoardo Mortara and Maximilian Gunther
Newm McLaren Jake Hughes and Renee Rast
NIO333 – Dan Tectem and Sergio Set Camara
April – Sasha Venestraz and Norman Nato
Tag Heuer Porsche – Pascal Werlin and Antonio Felix da Costa
(Sam Bloxham / LAT Pictures)
Complete the Formula E race weekend roster and schedule
Pre-season: parity (Spain) December 13-16, 2022
first round: Mexico City (Mexico) January 14, 2023 – WINNER: Jake Dennis, Avalanche Andretti
R2: Diriyah (Saudi Arabia) January 27
A3: Diriyah (Saudi Arabia) January 28
A4: Hyderabad (India) 11 February
A5: Cape town (South Africa) 25 Feb
A6: Sao Paulo (Brazil) March 25
A7: Berlin (Germany) April 22
A8: Berlin (Germany) April 23
A9: Monaco (Monaco) 6 May
A10: Jakarta (Indonesia) 3 June
A11: Jakarta (Indonesia) 4 June
R12: Portland (USA) June 24
R13: pomegranate (Italy) July 15
R14: pomegranate (Italy) July 16
R15: London (UK) 29 July
A16: London (UK) 30 July
