The Race Formula E Podcast

A special deep dive podcast in to the recently unleashed Gen4 Formula E car is explored by lead Formula E writer Sam Smith as he is joined by official development driver James Rossiter. The pair discuss the insane acceleration of the new car and how its efficiency and emphasis on performance is set to re-define perceptions on electric racing cars as Formula E gets set for its fourth era later this year. A discussion between The Race and Rossiter also unfolds on the growing comparisons between the world’s only all-electric world championship and the much more electric new F1 rules. Additionally, Rossiter explains how the active differential on the car, its permanent four wheel drive and two-tiered aerodynamic set-up will be tackled by the teams and drivers in private testing and then in the run up to the season starting and a new way of racing is expected to flourish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Andrew van de Burgt is joined by Formula E paddock dweller Sam Smith to dissect the Madrid E-Prix held at Jarama, an event that proved extremely exciting on-track and very popular with fans off it. Has Formula E stumbled upon a new model for its race events? That's one of the key topics discussed in the latest episode of The Race Formula E Podcast. All of the race's big talking points are also discussed, including the team orders row that overshadowed Jaguar's 1-2, and the late drama that saw championship leader Pascal Wehrlein mug Dan Ticktum for third at the last corner. Plus, Sam brings us the latest on the Formula E drivers' bombshell letter to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and Opel's Gen4 entry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first double header of the season at the Jeddah Corniche circuit is unpacked by host Andrew van de Burgt and Formula E paddock dweller Sam Smith. The return of Pit Boost but with a twist of just one attack mode was unveiled in Saudi Arabia, but did it make for a more engaging race narrative? Pascal Wehrlein and Antonio Felix da Costa shared the spoils for Porsche and Jaguar respectively, while Edoardo Mortara starred again for Mahindra with a brace of pole positions. A forensic look through some key data points is also looked in to via the Stat Pack powered by Infosys, as da Costa and Wehrlein’s win is explored, along with the reemergence of Sebastien Buemi as a force. The consistent cabaret of CUPRA Kiro’s Dan Ticktum and teammate Pepe Marti is looked in to as they came to blows in a fight for fifth position in the second event of the weekend. All this and the latest news and views from the paddock is tucked in to as Formula E completes its first quarter of the season and now looks ahead to a mini European leg in the spring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unseasonably cool and damp conditions in Miami tore the formbook apart at the first ever Hard Rock Stadium race. While many teams got the last minute set-ups wrong, including the crucial tyre-pressure optimisation, Jaguar roared back to the top step of the podium with a conclusive victory for Mitch Evans. After scoring zero points in the first two races of the season the ‘Big Cat’ roared back and had it not been for getting wiped-out by an over eager Felipe Drugovich it may well have been a 1-2. Host Andrew van de Burgt and reporter Sam Smith dissect a fascinating race, highlighting how several fancied runners, including total protagonists Oliver Rowland and Nick Cassidy got it so wrong. The inevitable ranty end to Dan Ticktum’s race is also picked over, as is the Miami event and how Formula E can grow it, and where another U.S race may fit in to its calendar next year. Plus, Andrew and Sam discuss the race's key stats in the Stat Pack from Infosys. Get your 7-day free trial to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today and enjoy bonus F1 podcasts and ad-free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first major international race of 2026 proved to be a thriller at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez as Nick Cassidy scored Citroen Racing’s first Formula E victory in only its second race. The Kiwi scored possibly his greatest E-Prix win from 13th on the grid after an audaciously clinical Attack Mode strategy was pulled against all the odds. Some brilliant overtaking was also built in to the drive which Cassidy pulled off superbly to head a close train of Edoardo Mortara, Oliver Rowland, Taylor Barnard and Jake Dennis over the finishing line. Andrew van de Burgt and Sam Smith pull away the layers of strategic intrigue armed with The Stat Pack powered by Infosys, and also discuss other great performances including Sebastien Buemi’s mighty pole position lap and Taylor Barnard’s ohh so close perfect lap for DS Penske. The ever-controversial Dan Ticktum didn’t disappoint in the ranting stakes with a blistering opinion of what he deemed to be the stewards’ shortcomings, and his teammate Pepe Marti’s astonishing run from last on the grid to seventh place is also analysed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A memorably chaotic first race of the 2025-26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is picked over by Andrew van de Burgt and Sam Smith as Jake Dennis took the first win of the campaign and Pepe Marti hit the headlines with massive accident. The new season also witnessed excellent drives by reigning champion Oliver Rowland in second place and Nick Cassidy who sealed a debut podium for the Citroen Racing squad in third after a typically clinical run. The chaos wasn’t confined to Marti’s acrobatics, as Lucas di Grassi shunted out Edoardo Mortara, while series veterans Mitch Evans and Sebastien Buemi also clashed on more than one occasion. But it will be Marti’s disastrous mistake which will be recalled from 2025 Sao Paulo EPrix, and The Race speaks to the Spanish rookie about the incident that ended an otherwise strong debut. Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today and enjoy bonus podcasts and ad-free listening. GET YOUR 2026 WALL CALENDAR TODAY - Go to shop.the-race.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A bumper edition of The Race Formula E podcast previews the 12th season of the only all-electric World Championship, which looks set for its closest ever campaign beginning at Sao Paulo on December 6. Hosts Andrew van de Burgt and Sam Smith are joined by former McLaren and Mercedes engineering head Albert Lau, as they attempt to Andrew some of the key questions ahead of the action beginning. Who will be champion, how many will win races, can rookies Felipe Drugovich and Pepe Martin thrives, and what will a successful season look like for promoters Formula E Operations? All these and many more ponderings are tucked in to as the final season of the Gen3 rules set gets really to play out. One of the key protagonists, Nick Cassidy also joins Sam and Andrew to offer his expertise on how close the action is likely to be. The 10 time E-Prix winner jumps from Jaguar to new entry Citroen this season, and the Kiwi discusses both how he has settled in to his new environment and also his recent test in the headline hitting Gen4 development car. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Formula E pre-season testing returned to Valencia after a year away and gave hosts Andrew van de Burgt and Sam Smith several headaches during the traditional guessing game of who might be favourites for the coming season. Was there any kind of hierarchy forming? What are the chances of Oliver Rowland going back-to-back? And just where does Stoffel Vandoorne fit in to the Gen4 driver market? These are just some of the questions that are tackled in the latest episode of The Race Formula E podcast, which sees Smith getting trackside at Valencia where he was especially impressed by one manufacturer. The second women’s test is also picked over, as are several listeners' questions as our team discuss Jacques Villeneuve’s questionable Formula E legacy, Felipe Massa’s poor choice in picking fights, and why a Chinese manufacturer is yet to be seen in recent Formula E action. FREE WEEK: Want to sample bonus episodes and ad-free listening for FREE? Until the end of Tuesday 11th November, everything new that we publish for The Race Members' Club on Patreon is available to view FREE OF CHARGE, including our in-car insights podcasts over the Brazilian GP weekend. Go to Patreon.com/therace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A slightly different episode of The Race Formula E podcast takes an intriguing flight of fancy as hosts Andrew van de Burgt and Sam Smith detail their fantasy calendars for the world’s only all-electric world championship. Two very special New Year events are included in a sensational couple of calendars that will have the Formula E accountants sweating just at the thought of them. In addition to this fun interlude, we also hear from new Jaguar TCS Racing driver Antonio Felix da Costa, who gives his first interview since being announced alongside Mitch Evans at the Big Cat. Da Costa speaks about his renewed hope to add a second drivers title and also speaks openly about his own reputation as a heart on sleeve racer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The top three teams – Nissan, Jaguar and Porsche are analysed as the big three manufacturers went wheel-to-wheel across an action-packed season. Van de Burgt and Smith continue their report with Allan McNish as the big questions such as ‘will Porsche be satisfied with winning two titles despite winning just a single race’ are asked. The surprise package of Mahindra is discussed ahead of McNish joinig Smith and van de Burgt by choosing his top five drivers of the season. That comes in addition to a re-visit of the season predictions which were made ahead of the campaign beginning last December, which a particularly smug van de Burgt was keen to emphasise. The surreal mess of Maserati MSG’s collapsed takeover is dipped in to, as is the increasingly frosty relationship between Porsche pairing Antonio Felix da Costa and Pascal Wehrlein, something which is also directly put to Porsche Formula E boss Florian Modlinger who joins Smith for an exclusive chat. Want ad-free listening? Get 90% off your first month's membership to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an 'F1-only' tier! Check out the new items in The Race Shop - members get a 15% discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first of a special two-part review of the 2024-25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship season, host Andrew van de Burgt and regular paddock insider Sam Smith are joined by FE TV commentator and former Audi team boss Allan McNish. They go through the teams one by one to appraise and pick apart their performances with special emphasis on collective performance and who punched above their collective weights and who hit the canvas during the 16 races. The overall change in racing with the advent of All-Wheel-Drive, new Hankook rubber and the much heralded Pit Boost is also discussed, with McNish giving a racers and team bosses eye on the changing Formula E landscape. Want ad-free listening? Get 90% off your first month's membership to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an 'F1-only' tier! Check out the new items in The Race Shop - members get a 15% discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The finale of the 2024-25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship season saw total domination by Nick Cassidy and the Jaguar TCS Racing team as they swept to their fourth and fifth victories in the last six races. It guaranteed them second place in the teams’ standings and Cassidy the runners-up position just before he leaves the team for a Stellantis flavoured drive next season. The wins in London also saw Jaguar boss James Barclay sent off in style as he will join the McLaren Hypercar operation later this year. Porsche’s success in capturing of the manufacturer and teams’ titles despite only winning one race this season is dug in to, as is the performance of Mahindra which captured fourth position in the standings after solid performances by Nyck de Vries and Edoardo Mortara. The ongoing saga of Antonio Felix da Costa’s future at Porsche is debated as the knock-on of his decision stalls drivers’ futures and the whole complexion of the grid for next season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Newly confirmed ABB FIA Formula E World Champion Oliver Rowland joins Sam Smith and Andrew van de Burgt, fresh from his memorable crowning at Berlin Tempelhof. The Nissan driver talks about how he achieved his dream and the background to a brilliant season he has generally dominated. Rowland also discusses the encouraging message he got from friend Max Verstappen on the eve of his title Judgement Day, and the unforgettable message from his daughter Harper on his victorious slowing down lap. In addition to Rowland’s triumph, the double win in Germany for Jaguar is also discussed, as is the performance of stand-in drivers Felipe Drugovich and Sergio Sette Camara. The news agenda includes the imminent departure of McLaren, Gabriele Mini’s performance in the rookie test and how the poor relationship between Antonio Felix da Costa and Pascal Wehrlein blew up in Porsche’s face at their home event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the back of Dan Ticktum’s momentous and breakthrough Formula E victory in Jakarta, the managing director of the CUPRA KIRO Formula E team, Jeremy Tarica, talks about what the win means for Formula E’s newest team ownership. He joins Andrew van de Burgt and Sam Smith to discuss how the team went from near extinction to winners in less than a year. Tarica also talks about the wider points of what he and his fellow investors have learned since they took over the team and also Dan Ticktum’s metamorphosis in to paddock curio character to bona fide winner. The Jakarta EPrix is analysed including Nyck de Vries’ bizarre and ill-fated chop on Jake Dennis, Edo Mortara’s return to the podium and how Robin Frijns went from towing the medical car at the start to somehow finishing ninth All this and the catacomb-like puzzle of the 2026 drivers’ market is delved in to with forensic detail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look back on an intriguing Shanghai E-Prix double-header in which Maximilian Guenther and Nick Cassidy took surprise wins as mixed conditions again visited Formula E. Sam Smith and Andrew van de Burgt ask whether, despite a relatively poor weekend by his own high-standards, Oliver Rowland now just has to play the percentage game to wrap up the title in Berlin with two rounds to spare next month. Additionally, Cassidy’s first win for a year came when The Race broke news of his impending exit from Jaguar at the end of the season. This is explored deeply, as is his victory in wet conditions in China, something on which we gauge Jaguar boss James Barclay’s reaction. The tactical masterclass of DS Penske is dug in to as it celebrated a first ever 1-2 in the all-electric world championship, and morale boosting performances from Jake Hughes and Dan Ticktum are also analysed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A typically multi-threaded and all-action Formula E weekend played out in Tokyo with a first ever double-header on the streets of the Japanese capital. Stoffel Vandoorne’s ending of his own personal fallow three seasons is analysed, as is Oliver Rowland’s seemingly unassailable rise to become Formula E world champion this year after winning his fourth race of the season. Excellent performances by a rare zen weekend for Dan Ticktum and boy winder Taylor Barnard are also covered, while Porsche’s Director of Factory Motorsport for Formula E, Florian Modlinger, joins hosts Andrew van de Burgt and Sam Smith to talk over the finer points of TAG Heuer Porsches Tokyo weekend. With added controversy coming via Jake Dennis’ black flag, a rash red flag for Maximilian Guenther’s DS Penske and a shunt-ageddon weekend for Mitch Evans and Jaguar, there is no shortage of talking points again in The Race Formula E podcast. Get 75% off your first month when you join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an F1-only tier! Head to patreon.com/therace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first ever Monaco E-Prix double header witnessed a plethora of typically fraught and controversial races in the Principality with points leader Oliver Rowland extending his lead after a win, second place and pole position.The Nissan driver's excellent form is delved into, as hosts Sam Smith and Andrew van de Burgt ask whether he is now the overwhelming favourite to be crowned champion this July. The re-emergence of Sebastien Buemi as a Formula E winner is discussed as he and Envision Racing claimed a surprise but richly merited and well-deserved triumph. Also, on hand to analyse the weekends action is Andretti’s Jake Dennis who joins the analysis as to how the different conditions contributed to very different results for him and many of his competitors. The thorny issues of Pit Boost is delved in to, as is a packed news agenda which includes Gen4 testing, new venues for races in the 2025-26 schedule and Opel coming to Formula E to replace the Maserati brand next year. Get 75% off your first month when you join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an F1-only tier! Head to patreon.com/therace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An appraisal of Formula E’s surprising choice of Homestead as a venue for the tenuously titled Miami E-Prix is picked through after a messy end to a race that saw numerous penalties applied. Pascal Wehrlein had elements of fortune on the way to his first E-Prix win of the season, while teammate Antonio Felix da Costa was one of several drivers to be scuppered by a late red flag for a multi-car shunt at a specially made chicane. The possibility of Wehrlein retaining his title is dug in to, as is the poor early season form of Jaguar, who will lose its team principal James Barclay at season end. A miserable weekend in Florida from the Stellantis powered car is also analysed, as is strong performances from Nico Mueller, Dan Ticktum and Lucas di Grassi, the last of which scored a momentous surprise second place for a reborn Lola. Latest news discussed includes the future of NEOM McLaren, the probable arrival of Opel and some details about a new documentary series which is set to hit the screens next month. InstagramX FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Filling the gargantuan two month gap in the 2024-25 ABB FIA Formula E world championship season, Sam Smith and Andrew van de Burgt discuss several key talking points before the campaign resumes at Homestead, Miami next week. The main topic of conversation is the messy collapse of an attempted takeover of the Maserati MSG squad, which Smith broke the news of recently. Details of the aborted deal are discussed, as is the future of the Monegasque team and how it can attract a new owner and investor. That topic segues nicely in to the potential future of the Stellantis brands – DS Automobiles and Maserati - as judgement day for these teams comes ever closer as they look at a long-term Formula E future in Gen4 for 2026 and beyond. The recent Evo Sessions initiative is dug in to with Smith and Van de Burgt discussing unfamiliar territory questions such as How MrBeast came to Formula E, was Brooklyn Beckham quick, and could Sue Pollard and Christopher Biggins be the next big formula E influencers? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an F1-only tier! Head to Patreon.com/therace  InstagramX FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An intense first double-header of the 2024-25 ABB FIA Formula E world championship season in Jeddah is picked over by regular hosts Sam Smith and Andrew van de Burgt, in addition to special guest Jaguar TCS Racing’s Mitch Evans. A strong weekend for Oliver Rowland is analysed along with Max Guenther’s win it then bin it races, while the 'Boy Wonder' Taylor Barnard’s extraordinary ascent is detailed in full. Evans gives details on why Jaguar had such a poor weekend by their lofty standards and also describes the ‘to do’ list for the Big Cat as Formula E enters an enforced hibernation for two months. Dan Ticktum’s mighty rant in race one is looked in to a sparks a debate on whether or not drivers’ language is really the issue that the FIA believe it is. All this and much more in a bumper episode that also looks ahead to the recently announced ‘Evo Sessions’ event in Miami and asks the vital question of whether Brooklyn Beckham is as good at taking corners as his ‘old man’ was? InstagramTwitter FacebookYouTubeiOSAndroid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.