Formula E

The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, known simply as Formula E, is the world’s premier single-seater motor racing championship for electric cars. Combining all the intensity and excitement of classic motorsports with state-of-the-art electric vehicle technology and unprecedented fan engagement, Formula E has found a recipe for success.

Formula E History

The idea for a new car racing championship designed specifically for electric vehicles originated in Paris in 2011, at a dinner involving Jean Todt, the president of the global motorsport governing body (FIA).

The first Formula E season was held in 2014/15. This inaugural season comprised 11 races held in 10 cities around the world, with a double race in London to conclude the competition.

Formula E Format & Scoring

The Formula E season is structured in rounds, with some E-Prix events hosting 1 round of racing and others hosting 2 rounds. As Formula E began as a city-based championship, many races take place on street circuits.

Each round is contested by 11 constructor teams, each of which is represented by 2 drivers/cars, so every round features 22 competitors. Race days begin with practice sessions, followed by qualifying and then the main race.

Points are awarded to the 10 drivers who finish the race first, with the winner taking 25 points, the runner-up 18, and the third placed driver 15 points. The driver who finishes in tenth place earns 1 point. Whoever earns pole position in qualifying is awarded 3 points, and if one of the top 10 finishers also records the fastest individual lap of the race, they earn an addition 1 point.

At the end of the Formula E season, the driver with the most points over the whole season is named Drivers’ Champion, and the team with the most points across both drivers is named Constructors’ Champion.