Rounds 10 and 11 – Shanghai double-header marks pivotal moment in Season 11
- Formula E returns to China: Rounds 10 & 11 set for back-to-back races at the Shanghai International Circuit on May 31 and June 1, 2025
- After intensive simulator work, DS PENSKE can count on talent and determination of its driver line-up, Jean-Éric Vergne and Maximilian Günther, to deliver key points in a pivotal phase of the season
- DS PENSKE enters Shanghai Fifth in the teams’ standings
Shanghai, China –The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returns to China for another high-voltage double-header weekend, as the all-electric series heads to Shanghai for the second consecutive edition at the city’s world-renowned International Circuit. Set against the backdrop of one of China’s most dynamic and forward-looking cities, Rounds 10 and 11 Round 11 will take place at the iconic Shanghai International Circuit, renowned for its thrilling motorsport heritage, Saturday 31 May and Sunday 1 June scheduled at 15h03 local time.
With the season now entering a decisive phase, the Shanghai event is viewed as a pivotal point on the championship calendar. Teams and drivers will be bracing for the strategic and technical demands of the 3.051km circuit, which features 12 challenging corners, and places high demands on energy management and precision.
Saturday will also see the return of the Pit Boost, adding a tactical layer to race strategy, while forecasts suggest the possibility of rain, potentially affecting grip levels and overall race dynamics.
DS PENSKE team has invested countless hours in the simulator preparing for this unforgiving circuit, the focus has been relentless and the team is heading to Shanghai E-Prix confident in talent, determination, and fighting spirit of the two highly skilled drivers, Jean-Éric Vergne and Maximilian Günther.
With their expertise and the team’s collective effort, behind the wheels of the DS E-TENSE FE25, DS PENSKE drivers are ready to tackle the challenge head-on and bring home valuable points.
Round 10 kicks off on Saturday, 31 May at 15:03 local time, with Round 11 to follow on Sunday. With strategy, speed, and weather all in play, Shanghai is set to deliver one of the most unpredictable and electrifying weekends of the season.
Jean-Éric Vergne, DS PENSKE Driver – 2018 & 2019 Formula E Champion
‘Shanghai is a place I’ve been looking forward to returning to—the fans are amazing, and the stakes couldn’t be higher at this point in the season. The layout is challenging, very technical, and with pit boost on Saturday plus possible rain, there’s no room for mistakes. We’ve prepared in detail, spent hours in the simulator, and the car feels sharp. Now it’s time to turn all that work into results. I’m not here to settle for points—I want to win. it’s about execution. We’ve been close too many times—it’s time to get back on the podium and show what we’re really capable of.’
Maximilian Günther – DS PENSKE driver
‘Really happy to be back in Shanghai – this track has lots of history and a really technical layout that demands precision and efficiency. It’s always a great feeling racing in front of the Chinese fans, I‘m confident they will see two exciting races here. With the pit boost on Saturday and potential rain over the weekend, it will be key to adapt quickly. I very much look forward get the weekend started, very exciting track and many points on the table. We are ready.’
The track – stats:
3.051km track length
12 Turns
Clockwise
Race start time: 15:05 local time
Round 10 – 28 laps with Pit Boost
Round 11 – 28 laps