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22 Jul 2026
DS AUTOMOBILES PREPARES FOR THE TOKYO E-PRIX
For the third consecutive year, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship will visit the city of Tokyo The Japanese capital will play host to two night races, a first for the championship that is sure to delight Formula E fans At the wheel of the DS E-TENSE FE25 cars, Maximilian Günther and Taylor Barnard are aiming to deliver strong performances on this extremely demanding circuit
- For the third consecutive year, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship will visit the city of Tokyo
- The Japanese capital will play host to two night races, a first for the championship that is sure to delight Formula E fans
- At the wheel of the DS E-TENSE FE25 cars, Maximilian Günther and Taylor Barnard are aiming to deliver strong performances on this extremely demanding circuit
On 25 and 26 July, the 10 teams competing in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship will meet in Tokyo to contest rounds 14 and 15 of Season 12. For the first time since the all-electric series made its debut in Japan, the races will take place at night, with the usual ‘Pit Boost’ stop on Saturday.
Located near the Tokyo Big Sight exhibition centre, the circuit features long straights and tight corners, making it one of the most technical on the calendar.
A masterful race winner in Season 10, Maximilian Günther is determined to fly the flag for DS Automobiles and PENSKE AUTOSPORT alongside his teammate, Taylor Barnard, who secured an impressive third-place finish in the first race of the Japanese weekend last year.
The races will take place on Saturday and Sunday at 12:00 BST (20:00 local time).
Key figures since DS Automobiles entered Formula E:
- 150 races
- 4 championship titles
- 18 victories
- 55 podiums
- 26 pole positions
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 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 360hp 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
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.