SHANGHAI E-PRIX: THE BEST POINTS HAUL OF THE WEEKEND FOR DS AUTOMOBILES

• DS Automobiles scored more valuable points and maintained third place in the teams’ classification at round 11 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship

• After the one-two on Saturday, Jean-Éric Vergne finished Sunday’s wet race in fifth place

• The next E-Prix will take place on June 21 in Jakarta (Indonesia)

After Maximilian Günther’s win on Saturday to lead home a brilliant one-two for DS Automobiles, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship teams and drivers were back on track at the Shanghai circuit on Sunday for the 11th race of Season 11.

Rain dominated proceeding from the very start of the day, and Jean-Éric Vergne was one of the drivers to make the most of the soggy conditions! Having claimed sixth in qualifying, the Frenchman finished fifth after 31 laps of racing. His great performance underlined the efficiency of the DS E-TENSE FE25 under circumstances that were completely different to those of the day before.

The 10 points he scored allowed JEV to break into the top five of the provisional drivers’ classification: one place ahead of his team mate Maximilian Günther, currently sixth in the rankings.

The German was forced to retire from the race on Sunday due to a battery issue: a shared part in common with all the cars. In the teams’ standings, DS PENSKE maintained its provisional third place in the championship secured the day before and enhanced its reputation as a benchmark of the sport, having set a record for points scored this weekend (56 points).

Following a trip to China that fully lived up to all the expectations of DS Automobiles and PENSKE AUTOSPORT, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship next heads to Jakarta. The Indonesian capital will host the 12th round of the season on June 21.

Eugenio Franzetti, DS Performance director:

“The second race at Shanghai was characterised by soaking wet weather, with heavy rain and a very wet track right from qualifying. The race got away behind the Safety Car and was run in extreme conditions, but our two drivers both put in excellent performances. Unfortunately Max then encountered a battery problem, which is a common part shared by all the manufacturers. He was forced to retire as a result, exactly as was the case in Tokyo a few weeks ago. For his part, JEV drove a careful race and ended up with an excellent fifth place, which allowed us to score some precious points. It’s been a very positive weekend for us as a whole, thanks to an amazing and triumphant day on Saturday! This means that we come away from China on the provisional podium of the teams’ and constructors’ championships. Now we focus all our attention on Jakarta, with everything still to play for!”

Maximilian Günther :

“We ‘re obviously disappointed not to see the finish of Sunday’s race due to a battery problem. Having said that, we were having a great race right up to then. We qualified ninth, and were making our way up through the field with strong pace and some good overtaking moves. What happened next is a pity, but it’s all part of motorsport. Above all, we’re going to remember our great result on Saturday: it was truly incredible to secure a one-two finish! We’re also going to hold onto the fact that our performance on Sunday was right up there, and I can’t wait to get to Jakarta now.”

Jean-Éric Vergne, 2018 and 2019 Formula E champion :

“It was a great weekend all told, which bagged us some excellent points. We had a good race today, starting from sixth and finishing fifth. The action at the front of the field was reasonably static, which allowed us to manage our pace and strategy well.”

Key figures since DS Automobiles entered Formula E:

• 132 races
• 4 championship titles
• 18 victories
• 54 podiums
• 26 pole positions

PRESS CONTACTS

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ABOUT DS AUTOMOBILES

Founded in Paris in 2014, DS Automobiles is a premium brand aiming to embody the French art of travel. Thanks to an exceptional heritage, exemplified by the 1955 DS and enriched by the wealth of French culture, DS Automobiles offers a global and diverse range with DS 3, N° 4, DS 7 and N°8. 

Designed for a clientele seeking something different, who want to travel the world and enjoy every moment, DS creations stand out through their charismatic style, interior refinement, sophisticated technology and first-class comfort. Combined with a suite of bespoke services, they offer a unique brand experience before, during and after each journey. 

With numerous records since its entry into Formula E in 2015, including two double Teams’ and Drivers’ titles, DS Automobiles is at the forefront of electrification and sells each of its models in an electrified version. The Brand offers 100% electric drivetrains as well as self-charging and plug-in hybrids with up to 360 horsepower and 4-wheel drive. In 2025, DS Automobiles is accelerating its transition to electric by launching N°4 with 450 kilometres of range and N°8, the new DS flagship providing up to 750 kilometres of range.

With a presence in 40 countries, the DS brand has an exclusive distribution network that includes nearly 450 DS STORES around the world. 

Follow news from DS internationally on www.DSautomobiles.com    @DS_Automobiles

ABOUT PENSKE AUTOSPORT

PENSKE AUTOSPORT is an American racing team founded in 2007 by Jay Penske. The team is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the largest single metropolitan EV market in the world.

After many successful years competing in IndyCar (2007-2014), the team embraced the shift to electric mobility and became one of the founding teams of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

The team motto is the Latin phrase “E Pluribus Unum” – meaning “out of many, there is one.