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07 May 2025
MONACO E-PRIX: DS AUTOMOBILES PREPARES FOR FORMULA E’S MOST PRESTIGIOUS WEEKEND OF THE SEASON
The principality of Monaco will host rounds six and seven of ABB FIA Formula E World Championship Season 11 this weekend on the 3rd & 4th of May Having previously triumphed at Monaco in 2019 and 2021, DS Automobiles is looking to use its experience and expertise to shine once again on the streets of the principality The new fully electric flagship from DS Automobiles, the N°8, will be presented to the public in a specially designed livery created exclusively for the occasion
- The principality of Monaco will host rounds six and seven of ABB FIA Formula E World Championship Season 11 this weekend on the 3rd & 4th of May
- Having previously triumphed at Monaco in 2019 and 2021, DS Automobiles is looking to use its experience and expertise to shine once again on the streets of the principality
- The new fully electric flagship from DS Automobiles, the N°8, will be presented to the public in a specially designed livery created exclusively for the occasion
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship will host the very first Monaco double-header in the history of 100% electric motorsport this weekend 3-4 May. As a result, this year’s Monaco E-Prix will be twice as intense for the eleven teams on the grid of the all-electric series, both when it comes to competition and surprises!
DS Automobiles, which claimed victory on the iconic Monaco street circuit for the first time in 2019 with Jean-Eric Vergne and then again in 2021 with Antonio Felix Da Costa, is aiming for another strong performance this weekend. Together with PENSKE AUTOSPORT, the premium French brand from the Stellantis Group is targeting a podium finish relying on the experience of ‘Jev’ and his teammate Maximilian Günther: race winner in Jeddah.
An added highlight at this exceptional E-Prix, DS Automobiles will unveil N°8 in a specially designed livery. The brand’s latest 100% electric flagship, which benefits from concepts and elements that come directly from Formula E will complete laps of the famous track before the opening race.
The eighth Monaco E-Prix will take place on Saturday 3 May (Race 1) and Sunday 4 May (Race 2) at 15:00 CET.
Eugenio Franzetti, DS Performance director:
“The Monaco E-Prix is undoubtedly the most important race weekend of the season for DS Automobiles! It’s a legendary track where we’ve written some of the most beautiful chapters in our history, and our goal is to shine once more this weekend. Thanks to the performance of our DS E-TENSE FE25 and the talents of our drivers, we’re more than capable of bringing home some great results.”
Key figures since DS Automobiles entered Formula E:
- 126 races
- 4 championship titles
- 17 victories
- 52 podiums
- 25 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, DS 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 all-electric with the arrival of N°8, a new model offering up to 750km 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
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.