NEXT STOP SHANGHAI FOR DS AUTOMOBILES AND FORMULA E!

• For the second consecutive year, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship will head to Shanghai in China for a double-header this weekend

• DS Automobiles and PENSKE AUTOSPORT are determined to add to their points tally with drivers Jean-Eric Vergne and Maximilian Günther

• JEV, who secured pole position in China last year, will be on a mission to fly the flag for the French manufacturer, for whom he is a brand ambassador 

From May 31 to June 1, the Chinese metropolis of Shanghai will host rounds 10 and 11 of Season 11 of Formula E. Taking place on a shortened version of the city’s renowned international circuit, the Shanghai E-Prix promises thrilling competition and plenty of surprises once again.

For DS PENSKE, the primary objective will be to score points with DS E-TENSE FE25 cars and reclaim a spot in the top three of the championship standings.

Jean-Eric Vergne and Maximilian Günther, behind the wheel of the all-electric single-seaters developed by DS Performance, will be equally focused on delivering strong performances to achieve these goals.

The Shanghai races will take place on Saturday and Sunday at 09:00 CET (15:00 local time).

Eugenio Franzetti, DS Performance director:

“We’re obviously expecting a lot from this Shanghai E-Prix. We have seven races before the end of the season and we absolutely need to score points to get back on the overall podium. I think that we’re absolutely capable of achieving our goal as we have learned from our mistakes and benefit from a very competitive car at our disposal!”

Key figures since DS Automobiles entered Formula E:

• 130 races
• 4 championship titles
• 17 victories
• 52 podiums
• 25 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 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.