Grid penalties for Maloney, Nato & Ticktum: All Formula E penalties at the Shanghai E-Prix at a glance

At the Shanghai E-Prix, as at every race in the Formula E World Championship, the stewards of the International Automobile Federation (FIA) are responsible for ensuring compliance with the Technical and Sporting Regulations. Should they identify a breach, it is their responsibility to determine the penalty. As usual, this article provides a list of all the decisions made over the weekend.

At the 2026 Shanghai E-Prix, Chairman of the Steward David Fuentes, International Steward Matthew Sellay and National Steward Shi Huang will take on this role. They will be supported in this by racing driver Daniil Kvyat. Kvyat, who is originally from Russia but currently races under an Italian licence, spent several years in Formula 1 during his motorsport career, where he drove for the teams Toro Rosso (now Racing Bulls) and Red Bull Racing. Kvyat has a fair amount of Formula E experience under his belt, having already taken part in the series’ rookie test on several occasions.

Penalties ahead of the race weekend

• Zane Maloney received a 20-place grid penalty in Sanya for the first race in Shanghai, as the inverter on his Lola-Yamaha-ABT car had been replaced.
• Zane Maloney received a further 20-place grid penalty for the first Shanghai race, as the gearbox on his Lola-Yamaha-ABT car had also been replaced.
• Zane Maloney was handed a further three-place grid penalty for the first race at the Shanghai E-Prix because he failed to adhere to the 50 km/h speed limit whilst returning to the pit lane during the race interruption in Sanya.
• Dan Ticktum must also start three places further back in the first Shanghai race for the same offence.
• Norman Nato received a 60-place grid penalty for the first race in Shanghai, as the electric motor and the gearbox on his Nissan were replaced - the gearbox even twice.