JAKARTA E-PRIX: DS AUTOMOBILES SET SIGHTS ON STRONG JAKARTA FINISH

• DS Automobiles and PENSKE AUTOSPORT will take part in round 12 of Formula E’s Season 11 at Jakarta this weekend

• Following a sensational one-two in round 10 in Shanghai, DS PENSKE looks to build on its momentum

• Drivers Maximilian Günther and Jean-Eric Vergne have both delivered strong performances in Indonesia and are expected to be at the front of the field again

The Indonesian city of Jakarta will host the latest E-Prix on Saturday 21 June, for the third time in the history of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

Situated close to the international stadium, the 2.3 km Jakarta circuit promises another action packed race filled with drama and unexpected twists.

The DS PENSKE team currently sits third in the provisional standings following a textbook one-two in Shanghai. With momentum on its side, the team heads to Jakarta aiming for another podium finish to maintain its position among the championship front-runners.

Maximilian Günther starts as one of the favourites, having secured pole position and a commanding win the Jakarta E-Prix 2023. Jean-Eric Vergne is also expected to challenge  having claimed pole position and the runner-up spot in 2022.

The Jakarta E-Prix will take place on Saturday 21 June at 09:00 BST (15:00 local time).

Eugenio Franzetti, DS Performance director:

“After our amazing one-two in Shanghai, the whole team is hugely motivated heading into this weekend’s E-Prix. We have an extremely competitive DS E-TENSE FE25 and two superbly talented drivers who know how to get the very best out of it. With all these advantages on our side, we feel certain that we can go out there and score some valuable points once more.”

Key figures since DS Automobiles entered Formula E:

• 132 races
• 4 championship titles
• 18 victories
• 54 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 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 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.