BERLIN E-PRIX: CRUCIAL DOUBLEHEADER FOR DS AUTOMOBILES IN THE FIGHT FOR A SEASON 11 PODIUM FINISH

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• This weekend in Berlin, DS Automobiles will compete in Rounds 13 and 14 of Season 11 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship 

• DS Automobiles and its partner PENSKE AUTOSPORT are currently third in the standings and aiming to secure as many points as possible at the penultimate event of the season 

• Jean-Eric Vergne and Maximilian Günther will lead the charge for the Franco-American team, which was triumphant at the Tempelhof circuit in 2020 

On 12 and 13 July, the temporary circuit at Tempelhof - located on the site of the former Berlin international airport - will host the penultimate E-Prix of Season 11 of the Formula E world championship. 

A regular fixture on the electric series for over a decade, the Berlin-Tempelhof layout is one of the most demanding on the calendar. With a particularly abrasive surface, it will once again present a major challenge for the 11 teams on the grid, who will have to manage tyre wear and energy efficiency carefully. 

The scene of some exceptional races, Berlin is where DS Automobiles wrote some of (including three wins) since the first Berlin E-Prix in 2015. the most successful chapters in its history, with the conquest of its second double title in 2020 and a total of nine podium finishes 

Jean-Eric Vergne has taken seven podiums in Berlin - six of them with the French brand - while Maximilian Günther claimed a win at his home race in 2020. 

More than ever, the DS PENSKE team has everything it takes to secure valuable points and hold onto its spot on the provisional championship podium before the grand finale in London at the end of July. 

The Berlin E-Prix doubleheader will take place this Saturday and Sunday with both races scheduled to start at 3:00 PM BST. 

Eugenio Franzetti, DS Performance Director: 
“Berlin-Tempelhof is one of our favourite circuits! It's where we won our second double title, and we’re also the only manufacturer on the current grid to have won here three times. The main goal is to score as many points as possible to maintain our third place in the standings before the final showdown in London. Mathematically, there’s an even better result within our reach, but our competitors are very strong. Anything is possible in Formula E now, so we have to stay calm and give our very best right to the end!" 

Key figures since DS Automobiles entered Formula E: 

• 133 races 

• 4 championship titles 

• 18 victories 

• 54 podiums 

• 26 pole positions 

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PRESS CONTACTS 

Krystyna Perry – Head of PR DS Automobiles UK krystyna.perry@stellantis.com 07710 062 783 

Manesh Taank – PR Manager DS Automobiles UK manesh.taank@stellantis.com 07841 569 038 

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 multiple 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 279 miles of range and N°8, the new DS flagship providing up to 466 miles 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 on www.DSautomobiles.co.uk    @DS_UK 

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”.