FORMULA E: DS AUTOMOBILES READY FOR ROUND TWO IN MEXICO CITY

• Round two of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship will take place this weekend in Mexico City  

• The iconic Mexico E-Prix is once again expected to attract thousands of passionate fans   

• German driver Maximilian Günther and his British teammate Taylor Barnard will drive the DS E-TENSE FE25 developed by DS Automobiles’ competition division, DS Performance 

On Saturday 10 January, Mexico City will host round two of ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Staged on a shortened version of the famous Hermanos Rodríguez circuit, the race will see 10 teams battle for success in front of one of the most enthusiastic crowds on the calendar.   

Representing DS Automobiles and PENSKE AUTOSPORT, Maximilian Günther and Taylor Barnard are determined to be among the race leaders and fly the flag for the French American team. Both drivers will rely on the performance and efficiency of the DS E-TENSE FE25, developed by DS Performance which demonstrated impressive pace at this venue last season.  

The Mexico E-Prix, held for the 10th time since the launch of the all-electric series was created, will get underway at 20:00 GMT (14:00 local time). 

Key figures since DS Automobiles entered Formula E: 

• 138 races 

• 4 championship titles 

• 18 victories 

• 55 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 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 

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.