Paddock-Whispers: News ticker on all the important Formula E paddock topics in Berlin
Jasmin Fromm
Andreas Beil
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.
>>> Mark Webber is looking forward to Gen4
[05/03 | 3:35 pm] Australian racing driver Mark Webber, who previously competed in Formula 1, is at the track for the Formula E race in Berlin. Speaking to Formula E, Webber shared his excitement about the fourth generation of Formula E:
"I'm hearing good things about the Gen4 car: very, very, very quick and a lot of power. I think, ultimately, that’ll be the best example of Formula E we've ever seen. No question about it. That's what the drivers want - the speeds are pretty high at the moment, but obviously it sounds like they're going to be incredibly impressive next year. I look forward to watching that and if the drivers are happy then generally the championship's happy."
>>> CEOs of VW and Springer Verlag at the Berlin race track
[05/03 | 9:05 am] The CEOs of Volkswagen and Springer Verlag were among the spectators at the first Berlin race on Saturday, watching the racing action from the track side.
>>> Patricija Stalidzane, DF1 expert
[05/02 | 2:50 pm] The German tv channel DF1 has a new expert on the team this race weekend. Racing driver Patricija Stalidzane, who has competed in the NXT Gen Cup (a junior racing series featuring electric Minis) in recent seasons, will be on site to provide insider insights to German-speaking audiences on DF1.
>>> Barnard and Marti with a special sticker on their cars
[05/02 | 10:55 am] Taylor Barnard (DS Penske) and Pepe Marti (Cupra Kiro) have a special sticker on their race cars this weekend. The sticker features a racing driver with the inscription “#TeamWill37”, the logo of the young motorsport talent Will Macintyre. He is a British racing driver who has been diagnosed with brain and lung cancer. As a sign of support, the two Formula E drivers have decided to display the sticker on their race cars.
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>>> James Rossiter drives Gen4 car in Berlin
[05/02 | 9:05 am] On Friday morning, James Rossiter completed several laps of the Berlin circuit in the future Gen4 racing car. According to information from e-Formula.news, the test was intended to assess the track’s suitability for the Gen4 cars.
The Gen4 test car ran at Berlin Tempelhof this morning going through several laps of running and conducting control system tests with James Rossiter at the wheel #FormulaE pic.twitter.com/LhrKKnAEh0
— Formula E Notebook (@fe_notebook) May 1, 2026
>>> Taylor Barnard debuts new helmet design in Berlin
[05/02 | 8:50 am] British DS Penske driver Taylor Barnard will be taking to the track in Berlin with a new helmet design. The new helmet is black, white and purple.
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>>> Cassidy praises the FIA's professional handling of the drivers' letter
[05/01 | 5:50 pm] Even several weeks after it emerged that the Formula E drivers had expressed their dissatisfaction in a letter to the FIA, this remains a hotly debated topic. Speaking to e-Formula.news on Friday, Nick Cassidy commented on the matter and praised the FIA’s handling of the issue:
“The response from the FIA has been really professional and really good. They had a meeting with us at Port Ricard at the Gen4 launch with all drivers. It was extremely constructive. They have a very clear action, short and medium term plan of what they think they can fix straight away and what they want to work on for the future. I can only say good things about their response," the New Zealander continued. However, he also holds himself and his colleagues accountable for how the situation was communicated: "To be honest, I'm not super satisfied with how we went about it. I think it could have been communicated from the drivers collectively a bit better."
>>> Juju Noda with Jaguar in Berlin
[05/01 | 3:40 pm] Super Formula driver Juju Noda, who most recently drove for the team at the rookie test in Madrid, is also at the track in the German capital to watch the action.
Visiting Berlin pic.twitter.com/peqfZC33HY
— Juju Noda (@JujuNoda_Racing) May 1, 2026
>>> 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."
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