Paddock-Whispers: News ticker on all the important paddock topics of Formula E in Berlin

The Berlin E-Prix is taking place this weekend on the race track at the former Tempelhof Airport . Find out what else is keeping the paddock busy at the track in the German capital in the latest edition of our "Paddock Whispers" series. We will update this ticker regularly throughout the weekend.

>>> Olympic champions at the Berlin E-Prix

[05/01 | 1:55 pm] The Citroen Racing Team has invited Olympic champions into its garage. Bobsleigh racers Laura Nolte and Deborah Levi, who won the gold medal at the last Olympic Games in Milan Cortina in February, are at the race track in Berlin to watch the action.

German bobsleight Olympic Champions Laura Nolte and Deborah Levi visit the #BerlinEPrix 🇩🇪 as guests of Citroën Racing.#FormelE #FormulaE #ABBFormulaE pic.twitter.com/uDURgFCV40

— Tobias Wirtz (@tobiw_apex) May 1, 2026

>>> Modlinger is pleased about more German manufacturers

[05/01 | 1:25 pm] During Friday's press conference, Porsche team boss Florian Modlinger expressed his delight at further German participation in the Formula E World Championship. "We are very happy that Opel is joining and we are looking forward to race them next year," he said. "If other German manufacturers are joining in the future, that would be good, but we race what is out there."

>>> Porsche in Berlin with "Pink Pig" special livery

[05/01 | 1:05 pm]The Porsche Formula E team will be competing in a special livery this weekend: the two works Porsches driven by Pascal Wehrlein and Nico Müller will take to the track in an eye-catching pink colour. The special livery is a tribute to the Porsche team that competed in the 1971 24 Hours of Le Mans with the same livery. The car is adorned with a pink colour and is inscribed with different body part names in German such as "Schulter" (shoulder) and "Rüssel" (trunk), reminiscent of butcher's cuts. The paintwork is known by the name "Pink Pig".

In addition to the special livery, the two Porsche drivers also wear a matching racing suit and a special helmet.

 

 

 

 

 

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>>> Prince William visits Jaguar TCS Racing

[05/01 | 1:01 pm]The British Crown Prince William has paid a visit to Jaguar TCS Racing. During his visit, Jaguar drivers Antonio Felix da Costa and Mitch Evans and other Jaguar team members showed the Prince of Wales the racing car. He was also introduced to the British team's approach to electrification, innovation and competition.</p

After the visit to Kidlington in England, the Royal was impressed: "An electric visit to the Jaguar TCS Racing headquarters in Kidlington! Incredible to see the world leading approach to innovation and sustainability in Formula E. A huge well done to the team as they shift towards an all-electric future 🏎️"

 

 

 

 

 

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>>> Porsche celebrates 75 years of motorsport with a parade and celebrities in Berlin

[05/01 | 12:55 pm] As part of the "Double-Header"-Weekend in Berlin, Porsche is presenting itself with an exhibition of historic racing cars, among other things. Selected cars - including an example of the legendary Porsche 917 - will drive parade laps around the race track at Tempelhof on both race days. Porsche's guests on site will include former Formula 1 driver Mark Webber and "Tatort"actor Richy Müller.

Thomas Laudenbach, Head of Porsche Motorsport, said in a statement that he was looking forward to the weekend: "Motorsport has characterised our brand for 75 years - we are bringing this to life in Berlin."

>>> Will Brown new Commercial Officer of Formula E

[05/01 | 12:50 pm] Will Brown is the new Commercial Officer of Formula E. He joins the management team and reports to CEO Jeff Dodds. He is responsible for leading the global commercial strategy of the Electric World Championship and accelerating the growth of the partnership network.
Brown has previously worked for leading sports and entertainment brands including Audi F1, Real Madrid, Ironman, Arsenal FC and Manchester United.

Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E, said: "Looking ahead to the Gen4 era, we have taken the opportunity to further develop our commercial structure to ensure we are best placed to capitalise on the significant global momentum behind the series. Will brings a rare combination of strategic clarity, international experience and a proven ability to deliver commercial growth at the highest level. He will play a critical role in shaping our next phase and further strengthening the value we create for partners, manufacturers and fans.

>>> Formula Legends video game expanded with Formula E

[05/01 | 12:50 pm] Formula E has teamed up with 3DClouds to add Formula E to the video game "Formula Legends". The result is the expansion "Formula E: Electric Evolution", which includes all manufacturers, drivers, teams and selected race tracks of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship as well as the racing cars of the Gen1, Gen2 and Gen3 EVO generations. Attack Mode and Pit Boost have also been incorporated into the game.</p

Francesco Bruschi, CEO of 3DClouds, says: "To have a series as prestigious and entertaining as the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in our racing game Formula Legends is truly extraordinary. Formula E has been a fantastic partner for us and incorporating drivers, teams, tracks, cars, branding from this series and even its iconic theme has been a joy from start to finish. We hope players will enjoy our efforts bringing this unique motorsport series to life in our game."