DS Automobiles Prepares for Tokyo E-Prix with Two Night Races
DS Automobiles will compete in the first-ever night races of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Tokyo on July 25-26.
- 150
- 4
- 18
- 55
What Happened
On 25 and 26 July, the 10 teams of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship will gather in Tokyo for rounds 14 and 15 of Season 12. For the first time, the races will be held at night, featuring the 'Pit Boost' stop on Saturday. The circuit near Tokyo Big Sight is known for its long straights and tight corners, making it one of the most technical laps. DS Automobiles enters with its DS E-TENSE FE25 cars, driven by Maximilian Günther and Taylor Barnard.
Round 14 night race with Pit Boost
Round 15 night race
- 150 races
- 4 championship titles
- 18 victories
- 55 podiums
- 26 pole positions
Previously from DS Automobiles
DS Automobiles recently marked its 150th Formula E race at the Shanghai E-Prix, where Taylor Barnard finished ninth and Maximilian Günther tenth. The team also scored points in the preceding Shanghai race. These results come as DS prepares for the historic Tokyo night races.
- DS Automobiles Marks 150th Formula E Race with Top-10 Finish in Shanghai
- DS Automobiles Scores Points at Shanghai E-Prix, Set for 150th Formula E Start
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of DS Automobiles's official releases.
Why this matters
This marks a historic first for the all-electric series in Japan, with night racing expected to draw large crowds. DS Automobiles, a championship leader with 4 titles, aims to continue its strong performance at one of the most technical tracks on the calendar. Drivers Maximilian Günther and Taylor Barnard will be key to the team's success.
Terms in This Story
- Pit Boost
- A mandatory pit stop during a Formula E race where drivers recharge the car's battery.
- E-Prix
- A Formula E race event, named after the host city.
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