Paddock Whispers: News ticker on all the important Formula E paddock topics in Miami
Jasmin Fromm
FIA Formula E
The third race of the 12th season of Formula E takes place this weekend at the Miami International Autodrome around the Hard Rock Stadium . Find out what else is keeping the paddock busy at the circuit in Miami in the latest edition of our "Paddock Whispers" series. We will update this ticker regularly throughout the weekend.
>>> Cassidy in Miami with a shaved head
[01/30 | 3:22 pm] Before the last Formula E race in Mexico City, Citroen driver Nick Cassidy made a bet with his team-mate Jean-Eric Vergne that he would have his hair shaved off if he won the race. This came true, so it was now the New Zealander's turn to honour his bet. The moment when Vergne shaved off Cassidy's hair with the electric razor was captured by their Citroen team.
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>>> Travel problems for teams based in France
[01/30 | 2:51 pm] As reported by the FE Notebook, the French-based teams Citroen, DS Penske and Nissan had to deal with a flight cancellation when travelling to Miami. This led to considerable delays in the preparations for the race weekend. Due to the exceptional situation, the teams were granted an extension of the closing time on the set-up day to prepare the garages.
Word reached FEN late last night that the french based teams - Citroen, DS & Nissan all had a significant part of their teams delayed through a cancelled flight. This will lead to an extension of the set up day curfew to build garages later today in Miami. #FormulaE #MiamiEPrix
- Formula E Notebook (@fe_notebook) January 28, 2026
>>> Sam Bird becomes a father
[01/30 | 2:27 pm] Formula E veteran and current Nissan reserve driver Sam Bird has announced on social media that he and his partner Jess Impiazzi are expecting their first child. The offspring is due to be born in May 2026.
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>>> Formula E has received B-Corp certification
[01/30 | 2:07 pm] Benefit Corporation, or B Corp for short, is an international certificate awarded by the non-profit organisation B Lab to companies for their social and environmental impact. Formula E has now been honoured with this award, as the electric world championship announced. The high social and environmental standards at the racing events, meaningful contributions to local communities, best-practice strategies for employee well-being and the company's commitment to transparency and accountability were decisive for the B Corp certification.
Julia Palle, Vice President of Sustainability at Formula E, commented in a statement: "The B Corp certification is a powerful recognition that electric racing can do more than inspire - it can create real, measurable change. By joining the B Corp community, we will collaborate, challenge each other and deepen our impact in the sport and industry."
The leader in sustainable sport ☝️#FormulaE #Racing #Motorsport pic.twitter.com/OF77ZPbzLf
— Formula E (@FIAFormulaE) January 21, 2026
>>> Lucien Laviscount is the official brand ambassador for Formula E in season 12
[01/30 | 1:59 pm] British actor Lucien Laviscount, best known for his role as Alfie in the Netflix series "Emily in Paris", has been announced as Formula E's official brand ambassador. Throughout the season, fans can look forward to seeing him interact with teams and drivers as he champions sustainable programmes and shares his enthusiasm for Formula E with audiences around the world.
Laviscount himself says: "Formula E has become a very special part of my life over the last year. The people, the goal, the energy around every race - it's like nothing else in sport. I can't wait to show the fans what we have planned"
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>>> Maya Weug drives Formula E in Miami
[01/30 | 1:38 pm] Dutch racing driver Maya Weug announced on Instagram that she will be driving one of the Formula E electric race cars during the Formula E race weekend in Miami. Weug most recently drove for Ferrari in the F1 Academy and secured the runner-up title.
In her Instagram story, the racing driver commented as follows: "This weekend will be my first time driving a Formula E car, so I'm really excited to get back in the cockpit. Many thanks to Formula E for this opportunity. I can't wait to get on the track" We reckon she'll get to drive the official Formula E demo car for a few laps.
>>> Aidan Gallagher visits Envision Racing in Miami
[01/30 | 1:25 pm] There will be a special guest in the Envision Racing garage this weekend: US actor and musician Aidan Gallagher. Gallagher has been committed to environmental and climate protection issues for many years. On Friday, a livestream is planned on the Envision Racing Instagram account in which he will answer questions from fans on the topics of climate protection measures, tree planting and e-racing.
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>>> Formula E car on the Miami Tower with Usain Bolt
[01/30 | 1:12 pm] To mark the start of the 2026 Formula E race weekend in Miami, ABB, title partner of Formula E, illuminated the Miami Tower with the electric Formula E racing car. Sprinter legend Usain Bolt was also on site. He sat behind the wheel of the racing car there. A light show on the Miami Tower in the heart of the city skyline accompanied the spectacle and inspired the theme of electrification and automation on and off the race track.
>>> Formula E joins forces with water.org
[01/30 | 1:01 pm] Formula E has announced its collaboration with Matt Damon's charitable foundation water.org. The mission: "To ensure equal, fair and safe access to clean water for all people worldwide", says Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds on LinkedIn.
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