Key Takeaways
- DS Automobiles and PENSKE AUTOSPORT prepare for the Mexico E-Prix on January 11, part of Formula E’s Season 11.
- Jean-Eric Vergne and Maximilian Günther will drive the DS E-TENSE FE25 cars in front of enthusiastic fans.
- DS Performance Director Eugenio Franzetti expresses optimism about improving performance after a challenging race in Sao Paulo.
Upcoming Mexico E-Prix Excitement
Five weeks into Formula E’s Season 11, DS Automobiles and its partner PENSKE AUTOSPORT gear up for the Mexico E-Prix in Mexico City. Scheduled for January 11, this race marks the ninth time the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship will take place in the city, featuring a revised layout of the renowned Hermanos Rodriguez circuit.
The event is set to draw thousands of motorsport fans, establishing an electrifying atmosphere for the 11 competing teams, all eager to perform. DS Automobiles will rely on its drivers, Frenchman Jean-Eric Vergne and German teammate Maximilian Günther, who will pilot the DS E-TENSE FE25 cars. The team is optimistic, building on the promising performance displayed during the season opener in Sao Paulo.
Eugenio Franzetti, DS Performance Director, expressed determination to achieve better results following setbacks in the previous race. “After a frustrating race in Sao Paulo where we could have come away with some very good results thanks to the performance of our DS E-TENSE FE25 both in qualifying and the race, we’re more determined than ever to demonstrate the know-how of our entire team this weekend,” he stated. “Mexico is always a wonderful place to be, and we can’t wait to see how we shape up against the other teams in front of thousands of excited race fans!”
The race will start at 21:00 CET (14:00 local time), providing fans a thrilling continuation of the season. Since joining Formula E, DS Automobiles has recorded notable accomplishments: 122 races, four championships, 16 victories, 51 podium finishes, and 24 pole positions. With these impressive statistics, the team sets its sights on invigorating performances as it continues its journey in the competitive racing series.
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