After a thrilling 10th season of the all-electric single-seater series, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returns to London for the double-header season finale. With seven drivers still in contention for the title, this final showdown will crown the ultimate champion in the intensely competitive ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
WATCH: How to watch or stream Formula E's season finale Hankook London E-Prix
As the Championship headed to Portland for Rounds 13 & 14, current Drivers’ World Championship leader, Jaguar TCS Racing's Nick Cassidy had a mathematical chance of securing the title. However, two non-point finishes tightened the race, bringing his rivals closer than ever.
After Cassidy’s teammate Mitch Evans secured third place in Round 14 and Pascal Wehrlein of TAG Heuer Porsche maintained fourth despite damage, only 12 points now separate them from the leading Cassidy. Wehlein’s teammate Antonio Felix da Costa’s three consecutive wins also put him in contention, as the top two teams head to London for the double-header finale.
The current top seven drivers in the Championship standings are as follows, all still in with a chance to win:
- Nick Cassidy, Jaguar TCS Racing, 167 points
- Mitch Evans, Jaguar TCS Racing, 155 points
- Pascal Wehrlein, TAG Heuer Porsche, 155 points
- Antonio Felix da Costa, TAG Heuer Porsche, 134 points
- Oliver Rowland, Nissan, 131 points
- Jean-Eric Vergne, DS PENSKE, 129 points
- Jake Dennis, Andretti, 122 points
Beyond the Drivers' title, the Teams' World Championship is also at stake. Jaguar TCS Racing leads with 322 points, but TAG Heuer Porsche is closing in with 289 points. These teams are also crucial in the inaugural race for the Manufacturers' Trophy, where Porsche leads with 407 points, followed closely by Jaguar with 388.
In 2023, Formula E made its third appearance at the ExCeL London, following previous UK E-Prix events at Battersea Park in 2015 and 2016. A sold-out crowd witnessed home hero Jake Dennis clinch the World Championship title in spectacular fashion, winning a three-lap sprint to the finish after a Safety cCr. This was both Andretti and Dennis’ first World Championship title in Formula E.
The 2024 London E-Prix holds significant weight following last year’s dramatic conclusion, as Dennis secured the Drivers' World Championship in the penultimate race on 213 points, leaving Jaguar's Mitch Evans in second with 176 points, unable to challenge Dennis in the final round of the season.
This weekend, Evans will be determined to redeem himself, sitting second in the championship standings once again, this time, behind his teammate Cassidy. Both drivers will be vying for the title they narrowly missed last year, aiming to bring glory to Jaguar TCS Racing on home soil.
Rounds 15 and 16 of the 2024 Hankook London E-Prix start at 17:00 local time on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July.
The unique indoor-outdoor challenge of the ExCeL Circuit
The London ExCeL Circuit offers a unique challenge with its blend of indoor and outdoor sections. The track begins indoors on a smooth, specially-coated surface, providing excellent grip for the drivers. After navigating a quick succession of corners, the pack heads outside, immediately encountering a strip of slippery metal before transitioning to the highly abrasive asphalt surrounding the exhibition centre.
The outdoor portion of the circuit features a flowing set of chicanes, perfect for passing opportunities. Following the chicanes, drivers face a quick run down to a twisty set of curves before heading back up into the main hall to complete the lap.
This transition from indoors to outdoors introduces changes in surface and elevation, as well as a shift in lighting, making it a challenging yet thrilling experience for the drivers.
The track layout remains unchanged from 2023, retaining its 2.08km length and 20 turns. The ATTACK MODE activation area is strategically placed on the outside of Turn 16, adding another layer of excitement and strategy to the race.
The London ExCeL Circuit is a testament to the unique and dynamic nature of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, and the perfect setting to see the championship go down to its final battle.
The Season 10 title battle
The GEN3 era nears its final showdown. The competition has been fierce, with eight different race winners so far this season. Fourteen drivers have climbed the steps of the podium, and seven different teams are currently represented in the top 10 of the Drivers' standings.
As the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship gears up for its final two rounds, the current driver standings are as follows: Cassidy of Jaguar TCS Racing leads the pack, followed closest by teammate Evans. The pair will be looking for redemption following last year’s season finale, where they both finished with only two points between them as well as being the closest competitors for Dennis’ title.
The Jaguar’s closest rivals Pascal Wehrlein sits in third, with teammate da Costa closely behind for TAG Heuer Porsche. Nissan’s Oliver Rowland, DS PENSKE’s Jean-Éric Vergne and last year’s defending champion Jake Dennis (Andretti Formula E Team) round out the top seven.
Tokyo E-Prix winner Maximillian Guenther of Maserati MSG Racing sits in eighth, followed by Robin Frijns of Envision Racing following his double-podium results in Portland. The other DS PENSKE machine of Stoffel Vandoorne completes the top 10.
Off-track entertainment
In addition to all the action on the track, Formula E fans can get ready for an unforgettable day in the Allianz Fan Village.
Visitors can dive into the excitement of the gaming arena and Bikerama, and grab plenty of photos with local street artists. Food and drinks will be available from a variety of cuisines while the youngest fans will have a blast at the Kid’s Zone with face painting, giant bubbles, and more.
The weekend also promises live performances throughout, including Ella Henderson on the Saturday and Craig David on the Sunday.
Limited tickets are still available for Londoners who don't want to miss out on the action: https://fiaformulae.com/
Off-track entertainment
In the days leading up to the Hankook London E-Prix, a series of engaging events are set to build momentum and excitement for the weekend’s grand finale.
Bloomberg HQ: Insights from Formula E's CEO
Kicking off the series of events, Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E, will speak at the Bloomberg HQ on July 18, 2024. This appearance underscores Formula E's commitment to sustainability and innovation in the realm of electric racing. Dodds will share his insights on the future of electric motorsport and its role in promoting green technology and practices.
Google Cloud Hackathon: Innovate at the Speed of AI
Taking place this Friday from 0800-1945, Formula E and Google Cloud will be running a unique event at ExCeL London, bringing together nearly 1,200 people for bespoke challenges centred around next-generation AI technology. The day-long event with allow participants to:
- Tackle Diverse Challenges:Utilise Google Cloud’s cutting-edge AI tools - Vertex AI & Gemini 1.5 Flash to solve critical challenges.
- Connect & Collaborate:Team up, test your skills, and build something awesome together.
- Gain Expert Insights:Learn from Formula E and Google Cloud innovators through lightning talks and interactive sessions.
- Experience the race up-close: With a Pitlane walk and Grandstand Practice viewing
More information on the event can be found here.
Change. Accelerated. Live: Learn, Network, Experience
This Friday Formula E will for the first time open its doors and invite the general public to attend its industry-leading thought leadership event, Change. Accelerated. Live., presented by PIF, as part of its E360 partnership in helping bring together leading minds on multiple frontiers of sustainability and transport evolution.
The day-long event will take place in the EMOTION CLUB – the all-electric series’ premium VIP hospitality space – on the eve of the double-header finale of Season 10, held in ExCeL London on the 20th and 21st July.
With speakers from PIF, Google Cloud, Liberty Global and Aggreko as well as McKinsey & Company, E1 Series, Extreme E and Frost & Sullivan amongst others, it brings together experts from across motorsport, sustainability, finance, technology, media and entertainment.
The unique event offers attendees an insight into some of the most important issues faced by society including the future of mobility, smart city development, diversity in the workplace, pioneering partnerships and AI’s role in revolutionising transport.
Attendees will be able to experience the full hospitality space of the EMOTION CLUB including a premium lunch, as well as take part in a tour of the pitlane and garages; watch the cars on track for First Practice 1 from a dedicated grandstand; and enjoy a networking reception where 1-1 meetings can also be arranged between attendees to complete the day’s agenda. More information can be found here.
Schedule: Where, when and how to watch or stream the 2024 Hankook E-Prix
The 2024 Hankook Portland E-Prix gets underway on Friday 19 July with Free Practice 1 at 17:00 local time.
Then it's straight into the first race day of the double-header on Saturday 20 July as Free Practice 2 kicks off the day at 10:00 local, followed by qualifying at 12:20 local with lights out on Round 15 at 17:00 local/16:00 UTC.
For Round 16, the same schedule applies: Free Practice 3 starts at 10:00 on Sunday 21 July, followed by qualifying at 12:20 local time and the race at 17:00 local/16:00 UTC.
Follow the race LIVE and listen to full race commentary on web and in the Formula E app!
Follow all the action on-track as it happens in the Race Centre.
Keep across Live Timing – which includes a real-time interactive track map and the ability to follow your favourite driver during every session of every E-Prix – plus highlights, detailed session reports, exclusive interviews, all the standings and results as well as data, insight and reaction from trackside.
There's full race commentary, too, with build up and the E-Prix LIVE from Italy via the Formula E website and app as well as on TalkSPORT 2 in the UK.
Where to watch
LONDON
UK: Fans in the UK will be able to catch both races live and free to air on Quest. Free Practice, qualifying and race coverage on Saturday and Sunday will be also aired on TNT Sports 1. All sessions will be available on digital via discovery+.
ASIA
Pan Southeast Asia: Fans can watch live coverage of both races on SPOTV Now. Linear channels TBC
AUSTRALIA: Stan Sports will present live coverage of all sessions of both races on the Stan Sports platform. 9GO will wrap up the weekend with highlights for fans in Australia.
CHINA: Formula E’s digital partnerships continue with HUYA, BiliBili, Sina, Kuaishou and Douyin covering all sessions live. Whilst CCTV Sports will be showing both live races and quali coverage.
INDIA: Live quali & race coverage of both races will be shown on Sony Sports Ten 1 and on SonyLIV.
INDONESIA: Fans can catch qualifying and both races live on iNews, with dedicated coverage of the weekend across MNC platforms including SPORTSTARS and MNC Vision +.
PAKISTAN: Fans in Pakistan will be able to catch both races live on A Sports. Qualifying and race action will also be live on ARY Digital.
JAPAN: Fans in Japan will be able to catch qualifying and race live action on J Sports 2 both Saturday and Sunday (delayed quali), with highlights coverage on BS Fuji.
NEW ZEALAND: Viewers in New Zealand will be able to catch all the action live on Sky Sports 7. The Sunday race will be aired live on Sky Sports 5.
EUROPE
FRANCE: Viewers in France will be able to catch Saturday and Sunday’s race action live on La Chaine L’Equipe. Eurosport 1 will be covering Saturday race and Eurosport 2 Sunday race. Eurosport Player will be showing all sessions live and L’Equipe.fr will be running live qualifying & race coverage.
ITALY: Mediaset’s flagship Channel 20 will air both London races live, with all sessions available live onSportMediaset.it. Highlights will be also covered on Italia Uno channel. Eurosport 2 will cover both races. Highlights will be shown on Eurosport 1.
GERMANY: Germany will see live coverage of qualifying and both races on DF1, with both sessions also available on ServusOn and ServusTV Motorsports Magenta.
AUSTRIA: Fans will be able to tune into race action and qualifying of both races on ServusTV - races and qualifying simulcast on ServusOn.
NETHERLANDS: Netherlands will be able to see all sessions, live on Ziggo Sport 3 and ZiggoGO. Eurosport 2 will also be providing live coverage across the weekend on linear and digital channels.
REST OF EUROPE: Across the remainder of Europe all sessions will be live across Eurosport’s digital platforms. Eurosport will provide bespoke, live coverage of both races on Eurosport 2. ES Player will also provide a one-stop destination for all Formula E catch-up.
AMERICAS
CANADA: In Canada TVA Sports will show live race coverage on Saturday and Sunday. Both races will be shown live on TSN2 + in French and English, respectively.
USA: Both races will be shown live on CBS Network with delayed race coverage on the Roku platform. All other sporting sessions will be live on Roku across the weekend.
MEXICO: Fans can watch both races action on Fox Sports 3, Claro Sports and Azteca Deportes.
Claro Sports will be providing dedicated coverage of the whole races weekend across Latin America with support from DirecTV in select markets.
AFRICA
Fans will be able to catch qualifying on SuperSport Variety 2 and the Saturday race live on SuperSport Action across Sub-Saharan Africa. On Sunday qualifying and race will be live on SuperSport Variety 2. With free-to-air race coverage on eReality in South Africa.
MENA
Fans can tune into the Saturday and Sunday races live on SSC 2. All sessions simulcast on shahid.net.