Why Formula E's Gen4 car will be special (with James Rossiter)

A special deep dive podcast in to the recently unleashed Gen4 Formula E car is explored by lead Formula E writer Sam Smith as he is joined by official development driver James Rossiter.The pair discuss the insane acceleration of the new car and how its efficiency and emphasis on performance is set to re-define perceptions on electric racing cars as Formula E gets set for its fourth era later this year.A discussion between The Race and Rossiter also unfolds on the growing comparisons between the world’s only all-electric world championship and the much more electric new F1 rules.Additionally, Rossiter explains how the active differential on the car, its permanent four wheel drive and two-tiered aerodynamic set-up will be tackled by the teams and drivers in private testing and then in the run up to the season starting and a new way of racing is expected to flourish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Andrew van de Burgt is joined by Formula E paddock dweller Sam Smith to dissect the Madrid E-Prix held at Jarama, an event that proved extremely exciting on-track and very popular with fans off it. Has Formula E stumbled upon a new model for its race events? That's one of the key topics discussed in the latest episode of The Race Formula E Podcast.All of the race's big talking points are also discussed, including the team orders row that overshadowed Jaguar's 1-2, and the late drama that saw championship leader Pascal Wehrlein mug Dan Ticktum for third at the last corner.Plus, Sam brings us the latest on the Formula E drivers' bombshell letter to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and Opel's Gen4 entry.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first double header of the season at the Jeddah Corniche circuit is unpacked by host Andrew van de Burgt and Formula E paddock dweller Sam Smith. The return of Pit Boost but with a twist of just one attack mode was unveiled in Saudi Arabia, but did it make for a more engaging race narrative?Pascal Wehrlein and Antonio Felix da Costa shared the spoils for Porsche and Jaguar respectively, while Edoardo Mortara starred again for Mahindra with a brace of pole positions. A forensic look through some key data points is also looked in to via the Stat Pack powered by Infosys, as da Costa and Wehrlein’s win is explored, along with the reemergence of Sebastien Buemi as a force.The consistent cabaret of CUPRA Kiro’s Dan Ticktum and teammate Pepe Marti is looked in to as they came to blows in a fight for fifth position in the second event of the weekend. All this and the latest news and views from the paddock is tucked in to as Formula E completes its first quarter of the season and now looks ahead to a mini European leg in the spring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unseasonably cool and damp conditions in Miami tore the formbook apart at the first ever Hard Rock Stadium race. While many teams got the last minute set-ups wrong, including the crucial tyre-pressure optimisation, Jaguar roared back to the top step of the podium with a conclusive victory for Mitch Evans.After scoring zero points in the first two races of the season the ‘Big Cat’ roared back and had it not been for getting wiped-out by an over eager Felipe Drugovich it may well have been a 1-2.Host Andrew van de Burgt and reporter Sam Smith dissect a fascinating race, highlighting how several fancied runners, including total protagonists Oliver Rowland and Nick Cassidy got it so wrong.The inevitable ranty end to Dan Ticktum’s race is also picked over, as is the Miami event and how Formula E can grow it, and where another U.S race may fit in to its calendar next year. Plus, Andrew and Sam discuss the race's key stats in the Stat Pack from Infosys.Get your 7-day free trial to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today and enjoy bonus F1 podcasts and ad-free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first major international race of 2026 proved to be a thriller at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez as Nick Cassidy scored Citroen Racing’s first Formula E victory in only its second race.The Kiwi scored possibly his greatest E-Prix win from 13th on the grid after an audaciously clinical Attack Mode strategy was pulled against all the odds. Some brilliant overtaking was also built in to the drive which Cassidy pulled off superbly to head a close train of Edoardo Mortara, Oliver Rowland, Taylor Barnard and Jake Dennis over the finishing line.Andrew van de Burgt and Sam Smith pull away the layers of strategic intrigue armed with The Stat Pack powered by Infosys, and also discuss other great performances including Sebastien Buemi’s mighty pole position lap and Taylor Barnard’s ohh so close perfect lap for DS Penske.The ever-controversial Dan Ticktum didn’t disappoint in the ranting stakes with a blistering opinion of what he deemed to be the stewards’ shortcomings, and his teammate Pepe Marti’s astonishing run from last on the grid to seventh place is also analysed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A memorably chaotic first race of the 2025-26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is picked over by Andrew van de Burgt and Sam Smith as Jake Dennis took the first win of the campaign and Pepe Marti hit the headlines with massive accident.The new season also witnessed excellent drives by reigning champion Oliver Rowland in second place and Nick Cassidy who sealed a debut podium for the Citroen Racing squad in third after a typically clinical run.The chaos wasn’t confined to Marti’s acrobatics, as Lucas di Grassi shunted out Edoardo Mortara, while series veterans Mitch Evans and Sebastien Buemi also clashed on more than one occasion.But it will be Marti’s disastrous mistake which will be recalled from 2025 Sao Paulo EPrix, and The Race speaks to the Spanish rookie about the incident that ended an otherwise strong debut.Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today and enjoy bonus podcasts and ad-free listening. GET YOUR 2026 WALL CALENDAR TODAY - Go to shop.the-race.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A bumper edition of The Race Formula E podcast previews the 12th season of the only all-electric World Championship, which looks set for its closest ever campaign beginning at Sao Paulo on December 6.Hosts Andrew van de Burgt and Sam Smith are joined by former McLaren and Mercedes engineering head Albert Lau, as they attempt to Andrew some of the key questions ahead of the action beginning.Who will be champion, how many will win races, can rookies Felipe Drugovich and Pepe Martin thrives, and what will a successful season look like for promoters Formula E Operations? All these and many more ponderings are tucked in to as the final season of the Gen3 rules set gets really to play out.One of the key protagonists, Nick Cassidy also joins Sam and Andrew to offer his expertise on how close the action is likely to be. The 10 time E-Prix winner jumps from Jaguar to new entry Citroen this season, and the Kiwi discusses both how he has settled in to his new environment and also his recent test in the headline hitting Gen4 development car.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Formula E pre-season testing returned to Valencia after a year away and gave hosts Andrew van de Burgt and Sam Smith several headaches during the traditional guessing game of who might be favourites for the coming season.Was there any kind of hierarchy forming? What are the chances of Oliver Rowland going back-to-back? And just where does Stoffel Vandoorne fit in to the Gen4 driver market?These are just some of the questions that are tackled in the latest episode of The Race Formula E podcast, which sees Smith getting trackside at Valencia where he was especially impressed by one manufacturer.The second women’s test is also picked over, as are several listeners' questions as our team discuss Jacques Villeneuve’s questionable Formula E legacy, Felipe Massa’s poor choice in picking fights, and why a Chinese manufacturer is yet to be seen in recent Formula E action.FREE WEEK: Want to sample bonus episodes and ad-free listening for FREE? Until the end of Tuesday 11th November, everything new that we publish for The Race Members' Club on Patreon is available to view FREE OF CHARGE, including our in-car insights podcasts over the Brazilian GP weekend. Go to Patreon.com/therace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A slightly different episode of The Race Formula E podcast takes an intriguing flight of fancy as hosts Andrew van de Burgt and Sam Smith detail their fantasy calendars for the world’s only all-electric world championship.Two very special New Year events are included in a sensational couple of calendars that will have the Formula E accountants sweating just at the thought of them.In addition to this fun interlude, we also hear from new Jaguar TCS Racing driver Antonio Felix da Costa, who gives his first interview since being announced alongside Mitch Evans at the Big Cat.Da Costa speaks about his renewed hope to add a second drivers title and also speaks openly about his own reputation as a heart on sleeve racer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The top three teams – Nissan, Jaguar and Porsche are analysed as the big three manufacturers went wheel-to-wheel across an action-packed season.Van de Burgt and Smith continue their report with Allan McNish as the big questions such as ‘will Porsche be satisfied with winning two titles despite winning just a single race’ are asked.The surprise package of Mahindra is discussed ahead of McNish joinig Smith and van de Burgt by choosing his top five drivers of the season. That comes in addition to a re-visit of the season predictions which were made ahead of the campaign beginning last December, which a particularly smug van de Burgt was keen to emphasise.The surreal mess of Maserati MSG’s collapsed takeover is dipped in to, as is the increasingly frosty relationship between Porsche pairing Antonio Felix da Costa and Pascal Wehrlein, something which is also directly put to Porsche Formula E boss Florian Modlinger who joins Smith for an exclusive chat.Want ad-free listening? Get 90% off your first month's membership to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an 'F1-only' tier! Check out the new items in The Race Shop - members get a 15% discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.