The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship heads to Monaco on
April 27 for round eight of Season 10
Jean-Eric Vergne and Stoffel Vandoorne will drive the DS E-TENSE
FE23 ‘Grand Gala’ edition as a tribute to the glamour of the principality
DS Automobiles and its partner PENSKE AUTOSPORT are currently
fifth in the teams’ championship
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| Crédito: Monaco E-pix |
After Misano, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship continues its European tour at
the legendary 3.3-kilometre Monaco circuit, which will host the 22 drivers competing in the
all-electric series on April 27.
DS Automobiles and its partner PENSKE AUTOSPORT will field a unique car for round
eight of Season 10 (the seventh race to be held in Monaco): the DS E-TENSE FE23
‘Grand Gala’. This special livery pays homage to the glittering gala evenings for which
Monaco is famous.
DS PENSKE is currently fifth in the teams’ championship and focussed on its clear
objective to get back
among the series
leaders. To reach this
target, the team can rely on the talents of Frenchman Jean-Eric Vergne – a two-time
Formula E champion and the winner of the 2019 Monaco E-Prix – as well as his Belgian
team mate Stoffel Vandoorne: the 2022 champion, who won the Monaco race in the same
year.
The DS E-TENSE FE23 ‘Grand Gala’ developed by DS Performance is undoubtedly set to
be a highlight of this star-studded race, which is always one of the most important rounds
of the season.
The Monaco E-Prix takes place on Saturday 27 April at 15:00 CET.
Eugenio Franzetti, DS Performance director:
“And here we are in Monaco shortly! For DS Performance, this is undoubtedly the most
important appointment of the year as it’s something of a home event. At this seventh
Monaco race in the history of Formula E we’re paying tribute to the most emblematic
venue on the calendar with a unique livery: our DS E-TENSE FE23 Grand Gala. Our all-
black car with gold logos is a nod to the glamorous evening gala events that are
synonymous with Monaco, and we hope the fans will love this new look. But it’s not just all
about outward style. The car has been particularly competitive in qualifying recently and
should stand out on Saturday once more thanks to the talents of our two drivers. In any
case, we’re going to do everything we can to perform as strongly as possible in Monaco!”
Key figures since DS Automobiles entered Formula E:
- 112 races
- 4 championship titles
- 16 victories
- 48 podiums
- 23 pole positions
ABOUT DS AUTOMOBILES
Driven by the spirit of the avant-garde and backed by an exceptional heritage, the DS brand, born in
2014, aims to embody the
French art of travel.
Remarkable products,
discernible French luxury savoir-faire, coupled with a suite of bespoke services, DS Automobiles offers
a unique experience before, during and after every journey.
Designed for customers looking to stand out who want to travel the world and enjoy every moment, DS
models combine refinement and technology. With DS 3, DS 4, DS 7 and DS 9, the DS brand offers a
global range.
Based on numerous records since its entry into Formula E in 2015, including double Teams’ and
Drivers’ titles, DS Automobiles is at the forefront of electrification by already selling each of its models
with an electrified version. Under the E-TENSE label, DS Automobiles offers 100% electric powertrains
as well as plug-in hybrids with up to 360 horsepower and 4-wheel drive. From 2024, every new model
launched by DS Automobiles will be 100% electric.
For its discerning customers, DS Automobiles has crafted a suite of exclusive services, called “ONLY
YOU, a wealth of attention.”
With a presence in 41 countries, the DS brand has created and is developing an exclusive distribution
network that includes 450 DS STORES throughout the world.
Follow news from DS internationally on www.DSautomobiles.com @ds_automobiles
ABOUT PENSKE AUTOSPORT
PENSKE AUTOSPORT is an American racing team founded in 2007 by Jay Penske. The team is
headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the largest single metropolitan EV market in the world.
After many successful years competing in IndyCar (2007-2014), the team embraced the shift to electric
mobility and became one of the founding teams of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
The team motto is the Latin phrase “E Pluribus Unum” – meaning “out of many, there is one.
