The cars, now energy-starved, must be driven cleverly to keep recharging the battery across a lap. Tactics such as dropping down to first gear (rarely necessary in the past), running at maximum revs in a gear or avoiding full throttle at points can all help top up energy levels for later in a lap.

Di Grassi responds to Verstappen’s comments as he weighs in on the new F1 regulations

Johnny Herbert is one of the most experienced racing drivers in the world, having competed in all types of motorsports categories. The latest race car he has added to his list is a Formula E car, and he couldn’t be happier about it.

Veteran Formula E charger Lucas di Grassi has pulled no punches in his verdict on Formula 1’s 2026-generation cars.