Season 11 – 2024 SAO PAULO E-PRIX
São Paulo, Brazil, – Los Angeles, California, USA
- Season 11 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship to open with Round 1 at the iconic Sambódromo do Anhembi in São Paulo, Brazil, on December 7, 2024
- After months of meticulous preparation during the off-season, DS PENSKE is ready to tackle ambitious challenges of Season 11 head-on
- With unique two-time Formula E champion Jean-Eric Vergne and youngest race winner Maximilian Günther, DS PENSKE represents one of the strongest drivers pairing in the series.
On Saturday December 7, the city of São Paulo will welcome the third edition of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, marking the first time Brazil has hosted the Formula E season opener. The 2.93 kilometre Sambadrome features a dynamic mix of two extremes: Long straights and tight corners. Situated in one of city’s largest outdoor venues, the Anhembi Sambadrome promises plenty of action. Thunderstorms are common around this time of year, adding an extra thrill to the weekend for the thousands of fans in attendance.
After countless hours spent testing in the race simulator, The DS PENSKE Formula E Team is ready to take on the competition. No stone has been left unturned to maximize performance and claim more victories.
Behind the wheels of the DS E-TENSE FE25, the race will see the two-time Formula E champion Jean-Éric Vergne, one of the most accomplished drivers in the Series’ history, joined by German racing driver Maximilian Günther, renowned for his offensive style. With one of the strongest driver lineups, the team is poised to score valuable points and claim trophies, setting the tone for a thrilling and competitive season ahead.
The race will start at 2:05pm local time this Saturday 7 December, 2024.
Jean-Éric Vergne, DS PENSKE Driver – 2018 & 2019 Formula E Champion
‘I cannot believe that we are already kicking off Season 11, and starting it in São Paulo makes ir even more special. Sambadrome is such a unique and demanding track, with its long straights and sharp corners testing both the cars and the drivers. Tyre management will be the deciding factor here, so getting the balance right will be critical. The team has worked incredibly hard to prepare, and I know every team will be going all out to start strong. With the cheers of the Brazilian fans and the challenges this circuit brings, it is shaping up to be an exciting Round 1!’
Maximilian Günther – DS PENSKE driver
‘The start of a new season is always an exciting moment, especially for me this year joining the DS PENSKE team, and this circuit is a great venue to kick off the season. The fans are super passionate and energetic. With the track going through the Sambadrome, it feels unique. So much hard work has gone into the preparation over the past few months and we all hugely look forward to our first race weekend together.’
The track – stats:
2.933 km track length
11 Turns
Clockwise
31 laps + added laps
Race start time: 14:05 local time
