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Oliver Rowland (Nissan), starting from the front row, won the 8th Monaco E-Prix in masterly fashion on Saturday, executing a perfect strategy and consolidating his leadership in the FIA ABB Formula E World Championship. Before the 9th Monaco E-Prix on Sunday, the Briton owns a comfortable 34-point lead: 94 points in total, compared with 60 points for reigning World Champion Pascal Wehrlein (TAG Heuer Porsche). Without ever seeming to be in danger, as he controlled the situation from start to finish.
The very young 20-year-old pole-sitter Taylor Barnard (NEOM McLaren) got off to an excellent start, then led the way until lap 12, when Rowland forced his way through the Port chicane. Barnard resisted, had to cut the chicane, and then let Rowland ahead to avoid a penalty. After another tussle on lap 15, the Nissan driver made his compulsory stop for fast charging (Pit Boost) at the start of lap 19. He then put his Attack Mode back on, at the end of the race, to move back into the lead and head for his 3rd win of the season, in 6 rounds. That’s a 50% win rate…
Barnard was unable to fight to the end, having been being pushed by Wehrlein at the Fairmont hairpin, on lap 24. And the other two podium places were taken by two former Formula E World Champions, Nyck de Vries (Mahindra) and Jake Dennis (Andretti). At the end of the yellow flag period caused by the crash of Felix da Costa (TAG Heuer Porsche) at the Antony-Noghès bend, the 2023 champion caught Wehrlein and de Vries by surprise on lap 11, at the top of the Ostende climb. He was then penalized five seconds (for speeding under a yellow flag), but this small incident did not prevent him from taking a well-deserved 3rd place, at the end of a hard-fought race in which the Pit Boost, a 2025 novelty, played a very limited role.
No celebrations tonight…
The only driver to really benefit from the Pit Boost was Switzerland’s Nico Müller (Andretti), who pitted during the yellow flags on lap 9, losing less time than all his rivals later on in the race. This enabled him to take the lead with ten laps to go, before everything fell into place and Rowland finished the race with a bang, taking first place under the chequered flag. Müller finally took 5th place, behind his compatriot Edoardo Mortara (Mahindra) who finished just off the podium.
“I can’t complain, it’s been a great start to the season,” Rowland told the media at the press conference. “I’m very confident, my car is really good, and I was determined this weekend, after the Miami race which didn’t go so well. I heard a strange noise when I went to the grid, so I was very stressed. Then my gearbox temperature went up, probably because of my crash this morning in qualifying, and I was even more stressed. When I found myself in 5th place, I was very upset and I shouted to my engineers, on the radio. I wanted to put on the Attack Mode one or two laps earlier, but the team decided otherwise. I was a bit worried, but in the end everything turned out fine”.
The post-race celebrations will be less festive than on a “normal” weekend, the winner of the day regretted, because there is another E-Prix scheduled for this Sunday, starting at 8:30 am (with one and only Free Practice session). Then Qualifying at 10.40 a.m. and the race start at 3.04 pm, just like today. Another thriller is on the cards!
A 20-year-old driver, Britain’s Taylor Barnard (NEOM McLaren), will start from pole position this Saturday at 3:04 p.m. for the 8th Monaco E-Prix, alongside Oliver Rowland (Nissan), the provisional leader of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The qualifying session at noon lived up to expectations but ended prematurely for Rowland, who made a mistake in the Sainte-Dévote corner at the very start of the final for pole position.
“It’s great to be on pole, the team did a fantastic job,” said the youngest driver on the Formula E grid, delighted with his second pole position of the year after the one he secured in Jeddah, mid-February. The young man has been breaking records since his official debut last year in Monaco, when he stepped in at short notice to replace his team leader Sam Bird, who had been injured at Sainte Dévote in Free Practice 1. Sainte Dévote, just like Rowland this morning.
Barnard is the youngest ever driver in Formula E history to compete in an E-Prix (Monaco 2024, 14th), to finish in the points (Berlin 2024, 10th and 8th), to finish on the podium (Sao Paulo 2024, 3rd), and then to secure pole position (Jeddah 2024). He will be ideally placed to try to claim a historic victory this afternoon at 15:04 CET. For the record, the last three polemen, Wehrlein, Hughes and Evans, failed to convert their pole in a win…
This impressive pole position comes less than a week after McLaren announced its withdrawal from Formula E at the end of the season due to a busy racing schedule (F1, Indycar, WEC from 2027). All the more reason to enjoy it, but the introduction of Pit Boost this afternoon, for the first time in Monaco, could shake things up. All drivers will have to stop during the 8th Monaco E-Prix to recharge 15% of their batteries in ultra-fast mode.
Barnard will have to watch closely Rowland, next to him on the first row, but also Dan Ticktum (Cupra Kiro), the fastest in Free Practice 1 and 2 this morning, and Nyck de Vries (Mahindra), the 2022 World Champion, positioned on the second row. The Attack Mode (15% extra power for four minutes) will have to be activated twice, in the Monte-Carlo Casino sector, making overtaking easier. Two wild cards to be played at the best possible moment, hoping they won’t be wasted by a yellow flag or a safety car… It’s going to be hot, very hot.
The new GEN3 Evo Formula E single-seater, launched at the start of the 2024/25 season, gave the previous version a run for its money this Saturday in Monaco: three seconds better on one lap, by Dan Ticktum (Cupra Kio) this morning, than the best qualifying time in 2024 edition, by poleman Pascal Wehrlein (TAG Heuer Porsche). An abyss, and the promise of a formidable spectacle for thousands of Formula E fans who have chosen to spend their May 1st weekend in the Principality.
Just one year ago, this GEN3 Evo was unveiled at a ceremony held at the Collection de Voitures de S.A.S. le Prince de Monaco, in conjunction with the 7th Monaco E-Prix. One year on, the qualities announced at the time – speed, efficiency and reliability in particular – are well in evidence.
The result of a joint effort by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and the Formula E promoters, the GEN3 Evo is nothing less than the fastest FIA single-seater in the world! As proof, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 1.86 second! That’s 30% faster than a current Formula 1 car. The GEN3 Evo is also capable of speeds in excess of 320 km/h, on circuits more conventional than Monaco.
One of the crucial innovations of this new car is an All-Wheel Drive system, a world first for a single-seater. It is authorized during qualifying, starts and when the Attack-Mode is deployed, twice during the race. Other notable improvements have been brought on the GEN3 Evo, regarding regenerative braking and race software.
As for tires, the South Korean Hankook compounds adopted this season deliver an estimated maximum 10% increase in grip, depending on the track surface. In addition to its significant performance, the GEN3 Evo also boasts a more refined visual and aerodynamic appearance, and a slimmer front spoiler.
It was very early on Saturday morning when the single-seaters of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship started their Free Practice 1 session, and the one who woke up best was clearly Dan Ticktum (Cupra Kiro). An hour later, Free Practice 2 saw the British driver repeat the feat in style, becoming the first Formula E driver in Monaco to lap below one-minute and 27 seconds.
Who will start first on the grid of the 8th Monaco E-Prix, on Saturday at 3:04pm? Ticktum is now the number 1 favourite, having set his best lap on Saturday morning in 1:26.779, three seconds quicker than last year’s best qualifying time (1:29.759), by Pascal Wehrlein (TAG Heuer Porsche). A performance made possible in part by the obvious qualities of the new Gen3 Evo single-seater, with all-wheel drive, which was launched for this Season 11.
Wehrlein, the reigning World Champion, has just won in Miami following the penalty inflicted on Norman Nato (Nissan) after the finish. He’s in the mix this Saturday (2nd in FP1, 7th in FP2), as is last year’s winner, Kiwi Mitch Evans (Jaguar TCS), 4th in FP2 behind Ticktum, Jake Dennis (Andretti), the 2023 World Champion, and Edoardo Mortara (Mahindra).
In view of Dan Ticktum’s track record in Formula E (53 E-Prix contested, no win or podium since the 2021/22 season), his presence at the top of the timesheets, on two occasions, comes as something of a surprise! The 25-year-old Briton, who won the Principality’s second F2 Sprint Race in 2021, took full advantage of the more seasoned competitors’ lacklustre performances.
The next outing on the track is scheduled from 10:40am, during a very anticipated Qualifying session, planned with several stages for maximum suspense: first, two groups of 11 cars, then a final draw with the Top 8 drivers, from the quarter-finals to the final which will determine the poleman for the 8th Monaco E-Prix, this afternoon at 3:04pm!
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In just a few years, Formula E has become a major popular event, allowing young Monegasques in particular to meet drivers. This is further evidenced this year, as the 8th and 9th editions of the Monaco E-Prix provided an opportunity for an unprecedented number of meetings and discussions, organised for audiences as diverse as they were enthusiastic.
As in previous years, school and college visits took place on Wednesday, featuring Lucas di Grassi, the Lola-Yamaha Abt driver at the International School of Monaco… in the presence of his own son. Another Formula E champion, Belgian Stoffel Vandoorne, World Champion in 2021, visited the FANB College for a moment of sharing and a lively question-and-answer session with his young fans.
Meanwhile, the two McLaren drivers, Sam Bird and Taylor Barnard, were visiting sick children at the Princess Grace Hospital (CHPG), delighted to meet authentic champions who also represent a legendary motorsport team.
Girls on Track shifts gears
Coordinated by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) in several countries around the world, Girls on Track helps young girls climb the ranks of the motorsport pyramid in a highly masculine world. At the top, for the past few years, is the F1 Academy, reserved for girls and now held as a curtain-raiser for Grands Prix.
Several events were organized this week around the Monaco E-Prix, starting with a karting race on Wednesday in Cannes for 43 highly motivated participants. Then, a special Career Talks conference, focusing on the “Girls on Track” program, took place at the International University of Monaco, featuring several female motorsport professionals to inspire the students and share their experiences in a sector that is still largely male-dominated.
Speakers included Frédérique Reynertz (who has worked in several international sports federations, including the FIA), Julia Palle (Vice President of Sustainability at Formula E), Chloé Sharpe (Social Media Manager at Mahindra Racing), and Laura Pochylski (Account Manager at All Time and a former IUM student).
Through their backgrounds and experiences, the speakers shared advice for female students starting their careers in just a few months. They emphasised the importance of seizing every opportunity and not losing their passion. All recalled that there are multiple paths to enter the world of motorsport, including through other sports.
Inclusivity, role models, and male support… They shared experiences that had a positive impact on them and discussed the skills needed for young people entering the world of sport: curiosity, adaptability, and perseverance. Also as part of this initiative, more than 200 young women were able to discover the Fan Village and Pit Lane (simulators, team discussions, workshops) this Friday.
The Change.Accelerated.Live Conference
At the end of the day, the Change.Accelerated.Live Conference was held in partnership with Google Cloud at the Yacht Club de Monaco. At the heart of the discussions was a strong message: “Let’s innovate, let’s accelerate, and let’s preserve”.
On this occasion, several influential voices in the fields of sustainable sport, finance, green technology, and innovation debated and discussed transformative projects, ranging from the bio-improvement of battery materials to the use of AI to detect neurodegenerative diseases. This meeting demonstrated that in Monaco, a sustainable future is not a promise: it is already a reality under construction.
On the eve of the 8th Monaco E-Prix, which takes place on Saturday in the Principality, the 22 Formula E drivers spoke at length on Friday in front of microphones and cameras, focusing on two key themes: energy management and race strategy. Here is an overview of their impressions ahead of the first laps, scheduled for Saturday at 7:30 a.m.
“We’ll have to get up very early, around 5 am, but it’s worth it. It’s a privilege to drive here in Monaco. This is the race I used to watch when I was a kid, and it always made me dream,” said Pascal Wehrlein (TAG Heuer Porsche), the reigning World Champion and current runner-up in the standings, behind Oliver Rowland (Nissan), thanks to his victory in the previous round in Miami.
“It’s going to be a long day, and the next day we’ll have to do it all over again, so it’ll be tiring,” added the German driver about the 9th Monaco E-Prix, scheduled for Sunday at the same time as the 8th edition on Saturday: start at 3:04 pm, local time, but without a mandatory pit stop to recharge 15% of the batteries. New for 2025, Pit Boost will be in effect on Saturday for the first time in Formula E, adding an extra element of uncertainty to an already unpredictable category.
Two seconds faster per lap with the Gen3 Evo?
“We’ll have a window of a few laps to stop and recharge, which is when most of the overtaking will take place, because the rest of the time we’ll be able to drive much faster, as we’ll have less energy to save, and there will be less overtaking on the track,” predicts Sébastien Buemi (Envision Racing), who knows a thing or two about Formula E: he has competed in 132 E-Prix since Season 1 and won one title, in 2016.
“In Miami, we were much better in terms of performance, so I hope that will continue. And the new cars (Gen3 Evo) are much faster, as are the tires, so I think we can gain two seconds per lap here in Monaco compared to last year’s times,” says the Swiss driver, four-time winner of Le Mans 24 Hours and a pole position specialist in Formula E. He has already secured 16 to his name, compared to 17 for Jean-Eric Vergne, aka “JEV.”
France’s Vergne (DS Penske) is the only two-time world champion in the history of Formula E. For him, “anything is possible and you have to be able to change your plans all the time, depending on external factors. The most important thing is to start at the front, like the Jaguar drivers did last year, because that avoids suffering when starting further back on the grid.” And ‘JEV’ added with a smile: “Some drivers are really dangerous, because only half of their brain is connected, but I won’t give names…” In 2024, the 7th Monaco E-Prix ended with a Jaguar one-two, Mitch Evans ahead of Nick Cassidy, after the green cars had started from the front row.
Will Nato get his revenge?
Penalized with a ten-second penalty in Miami after the checkered flag, which cost him the victory, Norman Nato (Nissan) has fond memories of Monaco, where he won the Monaco Kart Cup when he was younger. He has only won once in Formula E, in Berlin in 2021, but he was the best on the track in Miami, starting from pole position, and was the victim of the rules: due to a safety car deployment, he was unable to use up his Attack Mode credit, the period during which drivers have extra power. Nato is convinced that he still has a “very effective package this weekend in Monaco,” as is his teammate Oliver Rowland, leader of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. “We have a good level of performance and we can’t play it safe anymore,” said the Antibes native on Friday. He is 17th in the championship at the halfway point, so he really has nothing to lose.
Nico Müller, the Andretti Racing driver, summed up the situation perfectly during the outdoor press conference for radio and television on Quai Antoine 1er, right next to the Fan Village: “Saturday will be about strategy, and Sunday will be about energy,” said the Swiss driver about the big difference to expect from these two Formula E races on the same weekend, a first for the Principality. Saturday’s race will be totally unpredictable because of, or thanks to, the Pit Boost. Sunday’s race will be more traditional, without the Pit Boost, when it will be crucial to save energy. There is a third variable that may need to be taken into account on Sunday: the weather, if it decides to play a role in the final result, as it often does in Monaco.
The 8th Monaco E-Prix, the 6th round of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship 2024/25, will start on Saturday at 3:04 p.m. CET.
Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM) is offering a double dose of Formula E this week-end in the streets of the Principality: two full days of fierce battle, in practice and then in the race (3.04pm each day), for the new 4th generation single-seaters (Gen3 Evo) entered in motorsport’s most environmentally-friendly category. This is the first time that Monaco has hosted two rounds of an FIA World Championship on the same weekend, thanks in no small part to the total involvement of the ACM’s 710 world-renowned volunteer stewards.
Three weeks before the Formula 1 TAG Heuer Grand Prix de Monaco, fans will flock to the legendary circuit (3.337 km, 19 corners) for rounds 6 and 7 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. This is an authentic family event, with grandstand tickets ranging from 30 to 45 euros, and free entry for youngsters under 16 accompanied by an adult. And the cheapest 2-Day Passes cost 50 euros (25 euros/day), with permanent access to the Fan Village where a wide range of activities are planned, around sustainable development and the presence of women in motor sport (Girls on Track).
Eight World Champions on the grid!
On paper, several favourites stand out, as they have animated the start of this Season 11… or the previous ten. First up is Britain’s Oliver Rowland (Nissan), leading the championship with 69 points, and both TAG Heuer Porsche drivers, Portugal’s António Félix da Costa (54 points) and Germany’s Pascal Wehrlein (51 points), a couple of former FE World Champions. Jaguar TCS Racing’s Kiwis Mitch Evans and Nick Cassidy, who scored a resounding one-two finish in Monaco in 2024, will be keen to get back to the front. Evans won the season opener in Sao Paulo, Rowland triumphed in Mexico City and at the second race in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), where Max Günther (DS Penske) had won the day before. As for Wehrlein, the 2024 champion, he won in Miami.
Six other former Formula E World Champions take part in this Season 11 including Switzerland’s Sébastien Buemi (Envision Racing), one of the discipline’s veterans (132 E-Prix contested, 13 wins, 16 pole positions), who was crowned champion in 2016. And Jean-Eric Vergne (DS Penske), aka “JEV”, crowned in 2018 and 2019, whose record over 11 FE seasons is close to Buemi’s: 135 E-Prix contested, for 11 wins and 17 pole positions. Lucas di Grassi (Lola-Yamaha Abt), at 40, he is another one of the Formula E Masters, ever since his world title in 2017: 136 E-Prix, 13 wins, 4 pole positions. Among the younger champions, Jake Dennis (Andretti) was the overall winner in 2023, after Dutchman Nyck de Vries (Mahindra) in 2021 and Belgian Stoffel Vandoorne (Maserati) in 2022, who are now Monaco full-time residents. The line-up has undergone a major overhaul this winter, and one name is beginning to shine at the top of the rankings, that of British rookie Taylor Barnard (NEOM McLaren), the youngest driver to enter a FE race, last year in Berlin, at 19 years of age.
Monaco E-Prix schedule (local times):
Saturday May 3 (8th Edition):
Free practice 1: 7:30 a.m. / Free practice 2: 9:10 a.m. / Qualifying: 10:40 a.m. / Race: 3:04 pm
Sunday May 4 (9th Edition):
Free practice: 8:30 am / Qualifying: 10:40 am / Race: 3:04 pm
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For the first time in its history, the Monaco E-Prix will host two consecutive races on 3 and 4 May 2025. With its technological innovations, novel PitBoost strategy and the presence of the best drivers in the sport, this event promises to be a spectacular weekend. Find out everything you need to know before the big event in the Principality!
This double confrontation on the legendary Monaco circuit represents a first in the history of the competition. The 8th and 9th editions of the Monaco E-Prix will take place on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 May 2025 respectively, offering spectators two intense days of electric racing.
Season 11 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship marks a new stage in the evolution of the discipline with the introduction of PitBoost, a strategic stop allowing drivers to access increased power for a limited time. This new feature promises to add an extra tactical dimension to the races, and the Monaco circuit, with its twisty and demanding layout, should be the ideal place to observe its impact. In 2024, a record 192 overtakes were recorded in Monaco.
In terms of technology, the GEN3 EVO single-seaters are making their appearance, with significant improvements in aerodynamics, acceleration and energy efficiency. These cars are capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just 1.82 seconds!
On the grid, all eyes will be on the championship’s headliners. Jake Dennis, the reigning champion, will be looking to win in Monaco after a dominant season. Pascal Wehrlein, still in the hunt for a title, and Mitch Evans, a specialist in urban circuits, will also be keeping an eye on the frontrunners. And let’s not forget Jean-Éric Vergne, two-time champion of the discipline and emblematic driver of the grid, who will be aiming for another victory on this legendary track.
The Fan Village will be located close to the circuit (Quai Antoine 1er), offering exclusive entertainment including driving simulators, meetings with the drivers, technology stands and food and drink outlets. You can follow the race on giant screens and try to win unique experiences.
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A 100% women immersion at the heart of the Monaco E-Prix! Are you passionate about motorsport? Do you want to discover the behind-the-scenes of the Formula E World? If you are between 12 and 18 years old, this opportunity is for you!
As part of Season 11 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, an exclusive women-focused event will take place ahead of the 2025 edition of the Monaco E-Prix. This initiative aims to highlight the role of women in motorsport and inspire the next generation of enthusiasts.
Join the unique FIA Girls on Track experience on Friday 2 May 2025 in Monaco. Dive into an immersive day where you will discover the fascinating world of Formula E, its innovation, and its electrifying energy.
On the agenda : interactive workshops, inspiring encounters, and exclusive visits to iconic locations such as the Fan Village and Pit Lane. Participants will have the chance to explore the inner workings of the 2025 Monaco E-Prix and connect with professionals in the industry.
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As part of a global effort to promote equal opportunities and women’s representation in motorsport, FIA Girls on Track allows young girls to step into the world of Formula E. This initiative aims to spark new passions and encourage the emergence of a new generation of drivers, engineers, and key figures in this constantly evolving industry.
In spring, the Principality of Monaco will be hosting 2 rounds of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship over the same weekend for the first time in its history, as part of season 11. The 8th and 9th editions of the Monaco E-Prix will take place on Saturday 03 and Sunday 04 May 2025.
In the meantime, motorsport fans can discover the Official Poster. For this new edition, the poster design features the intensity and prestige of the 100% electric race on the legendary Monegasque circuit with the new generation of GEN3 Evo single-seaters. Under the slogan ‘Double Dose!’, it illustrates the great novelty of this edition: a new format with 2 days of competition and 2 new races. With a mix of speed, excitement and spectacle on the track and in the Allianz Fan Village, it’s an electrifying weekend in the heart of the Principality of Monaco.
Check out the posters from previous editions.
Tickets start at €30. Don’t miss one of the most eagerly awaited events on the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship calendar!
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