Formula E: What’s the next race and where will it take place?

A new year of Formula E is upon us, and a new generation of cars is ready to send the all-electric series into season nine in style.

Whether it’s the arrival of new teams including Maserati, drivers switching to new teams for the new campaign – including defending champion Stoffel Vandoorne’s move to DS Penske – or new cities on the road trip roster for 2023, there is plenty of excitement and intrigue ahead. . .

With pre-season testing now complete, the countdown to the first race of the season has begun, with 16 rounds to cross across the continents of North and South America, Asia, Africa and Europe.

All eyes will be 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 premieres in Mexico City on January 14, 2023.

What are the rule changes in 2023?

The most notable change is that there will be a set number of laps per track, as opposed to 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 providing opportunities for rookies this year, as drivers with no previous experience in the series must be offered at least two free practice sessions throughout the season.

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 Natto

Tag Heuer Porsche – Pascal Werlin and Antonio Felix da Costa

Complete Formula E race weekend roster and schedule

Pre-season: parity (Spain) December 13-16, 2022

first round: Mexico City (Mexico) January 14, 2023

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