DS AUTOMOBILES AND FORMULA E, A DECADE OF SHARED HISTORY

• DS Automobiles has formed part of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship since 2015.

• The DS E-TENSE FE25 will kick off the 10th season in the all-electric series on Saturday in Sao Paolo, Brazil.

• With two double championship titles, 16 wins, and 51 podiums, DS Automobiles has played a leading role in the history of Formula E.

• With its involvement in the cutting-edge motorsport championship, the French premium manufacturer accelerates the development of its road cars and benefits from worldwide visibility.

DS Automobiles is preparing to write another chapter in motorsport history. The French premium constructor, part of the Stellantis group, will embark on its 10th season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship on Saturday December 7 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

DS Automobiles first entered Formula E in Season 2 (October 2015) and quickly delivered solid results on circuits all over the world. The team won what was only its fourth race (in February 2016) and has soon become one of the leading competitors in the 100% electric championship. The first Generation 2 car completed the team and driver championship double title win, sealed with Jean-Eric Vergne in Season 5 2018/2019. This feat would be repeated the following with a second double title (teams’ and drivers’) courtesy of Antonio Felix Da Costa.

Heading into its 10th season of Formula E, the brand has achieved 121 races and four championship titles (teams’ and drivers’) as well as 16 wins, 51 podium finishes and 24 pole positions. Now, after two years of intense work, the DS Performance team is ready for its latest car, the DS E-TENSE FE25, to take to the track in Sao Paulo. This is the Gen3 Evo car at the forefront of electric technology, which will be driven by Jean-Eric Vergne, Formula E’s only two-time champion, and the talented German Maximilian Günther.

The DS Performance crews have worked hard to constantly increase their efficiency on the track This has enabled DS Automobiles to accelerate its electrification programme by enriching the range of self-charging HYBRID powerplants on the DS 3 and DS 4. This will be followed by a 100% electric DS 4, alongside the 100% electric DS 3. In December, the brand will launch the brand-new all-electric luxury SUV DS N°8 that offers an exceptional range of 466 miles (750 kilometres). All these developments share the same goal: to accelerate the rapidly changing needs of the automobile industry.

The goal for DS Automobiles in Season 11 is clear: secure the maximum number of podiums and compete at the highest level together with its partner PENSKE AUTOSPORT.

The first race of Season 11 will take place in Sao Paulo (Brazil) on Saturday at 18:00 CET.

Olivier François, DS Automobiles CEO:

“With the pioneering nature of our company when it comes to electrification being perfectly aligned with the technological spirit of the championship, our long-term engagement in Formula E was a natural step. The platform provided by the championship helps us on the technical side, but also when it comes to marketing. Our many wins and our four titles have helped to bolster our reputation on an international scale. On top of that, our all-electric single seaters are fantastic accelerators of technological development. Every owner of an electrified DS road car today benefits from our Formula E campaign.”

Key figures since DS Automobiles entered Formula E:

• 121 races
• 4 championship titles
• 16 victories
• 51 podiums
• 24 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, DS 4, DS 7 and DS 9.

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 2024, DS Automobiles is accelerating its transition to all-electric with the arrival of a new model offering up to 750km range. 

With a presence in 40 countries, the DS brand has an exclusive distribution network of over 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.