SHANGHAI E-PRIX: DS AUTOMOBILES SET TO CONTEST ITS 150TH FORMULA E RACE

• The city of Shanghai will host rounds 12 and 13 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship Season 12 this weekend

• Having competed since Season 2, DS Automobiles will reach the milestone of 150 Formula E races during Sunday’s event

• DS PENSKE drivers Maximilian Günther and Taylor Barnard are aiming to add to the team’s points tally on the Chinese circuit

The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship heads to Shanghai for two further races on 4 and 5 July.

After scoring valuable points in Sanya on 20 June, DS PENSKE arrives at the second Chinese event of the season determined to continue its momentum. The team has particularly fond memories of Shanghai: in 2025 it secured a superb one-two finish, with Maximilian Günther taking victory ahead of Jean‑Éric Vergne in the opening race of the weekend.

For the 2026 edition, Maximilian Günther and Taylor Barnard – who finished third in the first Shanghai race in 2025 – will be targeting another strong points haul and looking to repeat last year's success.

This weekend also marks a significant milestone for DS Automobiles. On Sunday, the Stellantis premium brand will make its 150th Formula E start: an important milestone underlining its continuous commitment to the championship since 2015. Over that period, DS has built one of the strongest records in the entire series, with 18 victories, 55 podium finishes and 26 pole positions.

Throughout the weekend, DS PENSKE will be aiming to maximise the performance of the DS E‑TENSE FE25 in pursuit of more championship points, to take DS Automobiles beyond the landmark of 2000 points since joining the championship in Season 2.

Both races will start at 08:00 BST on Saturday and Sunday (15:00 local time).

Key figures since DS Automobiles entered Formula E:

• 148 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 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.