FORMULA E: DS AUTOMOBILES SETS SIGHTS ON BIG POINTS IN JEDDAH

• The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship heads to Jeddah for a double-header on Friday and Saturday  

• Maximilian Günther and DS PENSKE starred in Saudi Arabia last year, claiming a win, pole position and fastest lap in the first race 

• The French-American squad can also count on the speed and adaptability of British driver Taylor Barnard, who also put in an impressive performance in 2025 with two podiums and pole in the second race 

After a challenging race in Miami where the drivers were unable to convert their strong potential into points, DS Automobiles and its partner PENSKE AUTOSPORT now turn their focus to the Jeddah E-Prix in Saudia Arabia, scheduled for 13-14 February. 

Held on a shortened three-kilometre version of the Corniche street circuit, rounds 4 and 5 of Season 12 are set to provide plenty of action once more, particularly with the return of PIT BOOST for the first race, an obligatory pit stop providing an extra 10% of energy.  

DS PENSKE will once again count on the talent of Maximilian Günther, who sealed a fantastic grand slam of pole, race win and fastest lap last year. Alongside the German, the pace and confidence of Taylor Barnard is another major ace up the sleeve of the French-American team. The rising British star was one of the standout performers at the 2025 event, claiming two podiums (P3 in Race 1 and P2 in Race 2) as well as a pole position in the second race of the double-header. 

The two Jeddah races will take place on Friday and Saturday at 17:00 GMT (20:00 local time). 

Key figures since DS Automobiles entered Formula E: 

• 140 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 four-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.