Formula 1 promised an exciting new era. But are the cars actually fun to drive?

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.

Johnny Herbert compares the feeling of his first F1 car to Formula E’s new generation

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.

From Indy 500 to Olympics, via F1 and Formula E, de Silvestro chases speed on a sled

Simona de Silvestro has raced the Indianapolis 500 six times, tested a Formula One car and was the first woman to score points in all-electric Formula E but she has found new thrills in steering a sled down an icy track at the Olympics.

F1’s new cars behave unlike any others. It’s all down to new aerodynamics

F1 has new cars in 2026, which look different to previous eras in grand prix racing. Here's how they work and what the drivers think

Formula E working on a longer version of Jeddah F1 track for Gen4 era

The introduction of the 800bhp Gen4 Formula E car could prompt a switch to a different Jeddah layout next year
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F1: Fernando Alonso Makes Damning Claim About New F1 Cars

Fernando Alonso has claimed the new engine regulations have taken away some of the challenge from the drivers due to the restrictions of the battery.