Paddock whispers: News ticker on all the important Formula E paddock topics in Mexico
Jasmin Fromm
FIA Formula E
The second race of the 12th Formula E season takes place this weekend at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City. Find out what else is keeping the paddock busy at the track in Mexico in the latest edition of our "Paddock Whispers" series. We will update this ticker regularly throughout the weekend.
>>> Idris Elba is at the track in Mexico
[01/10 | 8:25 pm] The Cupra Kiro team has a special visitor: well-known actor and team co-owner Idris Elba is at the race track in Mexico City this weekend. The team shows him eagerly cheering on drivers Dan Ticktum and Pepe Marti in the team garage.
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>>> Porsche dedicates Halo-message to Hans Herrmann
[01/10 | 8:01 pm] Porsche's Formula E team is commemorating German racing driver Hans Herrmann during this race in Mexico. Hermann passed away on Friday at the age of 97. That is why a dedication to him can be seen on the halos of the two factory Porsches today. During his career, Herrmann drove for Porsche the longest.
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— Porsche Formula E Team (@PorscheFormulaE) January 10, 2026
>>> Andretti invites Students from Universidad Anahuac Queretaro
[01/10 | 2:21 pm] Ahead of the Mexico City E-Prix, the Andretti Formula E team has partnered up with Universidad Anahuac Queretaro to host an educational activation for students studying sports management, engineering, communications and business management. The activation featured talks and interactive discussions with Andretti team members.
Andretti Formula E Team Ambassador Nerea Marti, both full-time drivers Jake Dennis and Felipe Drugovich, Performance and Energy Management Engineer Albert Ruiz, Race Engineer Andreas Castillo, Team Principal Roger Griffiths and members of the team’s commercial department were present to speak with the students. Additionally, the students were given exclusive access to watch Free Practice 1 from inside the Andretti Formula E garage, offering an exclusive look at the operational and technical environment of the Formula E race weekend. Andretti Formula E has also arranged race tickets for the group, with the students set to attend the Mexico City E-Prix.
>>> Zane Maloney with new helmet design
[01/10 | 2:10 pm] 22-year-old racing driver Zane Maloney has updated the design of his racing helmet for the twelfth season of Formula E. He stayed with the same main colours from last season, blue and yellow. This is a fitting combination, as these are the colours of both his team, Lola Yamaha Abt, and his nationality, Barbados. In addition to the driver's sponsors, the helmet is also adorned with images of sheep, dancers, musicians and a small, colourful hut with flowers.
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>>> New monocoques for Marti and Mortara
[01/09 | 8:37 pm] Mahindra driver Edoardo Mortara and Cupra Kiro driver Pepe Marti are driving in Mexico with new monocoques after both drivers were unable to finish the last race in Sao Paulo at the beginning of December. Marti rolled his car during the race and Mortara ended the race early after contact with Lucas Di Grassi.
#MexicoCityEPrix 🇲🇽: Following their accidents at the #SaoPauloEPrix, @JMMarti_oficial & @edomortara will run the race weekend with a new survival cell. There will be no penalty because both chassis were not reparable.#FormulaE #ABBFormulaE pic.twitter.com/ztXWI10b30
— Tobias Wirtz (@tobiw_apex) January 9, 2026
>>> Special livery for Nissan in Mexico
[01/09 | 8:11 pm] The Nissan Formula E team has teamed up with a local artist for the race in Mexico City. Menchaca Studios has added some Mexican flair to Nissan's signature livery. Flowers in different colours and shapes can now be seen on the areas that were previously only white.
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>>> Porsche again with special livery in Mexico
[01/09 | 4:19 pm] The Porsche Formula E Team will be competing in Mexico City with a special look. The reason for this is an anniversary: the Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer is celebrating its 75th motorsport anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, the vehicle is being given a predominantly metallic look that is reminiscent of the brand's history.
"Historically and still today, Mexico is a special place for us," says Thomas Laudenbach, Head of Porsche Motorsport. "Porsche’s story in electric motorsport is still young, but the circuit in Mexico City has played a defining part in it. Our factory team took its first Formula E pole position and first victory here, in 2020 and 2022 respectively. Nowhere else has Porsche been more successful in Formula E. The livery honours our motorsport heritage and the Mexican fans at the same time. It is also a thank-you to a country that welcomes us so warmly in Formula E every year."
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>>> Nerea Marti becomes Andretti Formula E ambassador
[01/09 | 3:53 pm] The Andretti Formula E team has announced Spanish racing driver Nerea Marti as team ambassador ahead of the race weekend. Having already got behind the wheel for Andretti twice as part of the Formula E women's tests, Marti is now an official part of the team. Marti will represent the team on site at the weekends in Mexico, Miami and Madrid and liaise with fans and team partners. She will also support Andretti during the season by working on the simulator.
"My role as an ambassador is about representing the Andretti name and its values at Formula E circuits around the world. It’s about connecting with fans, bringing them closer to the team and the Championship while helping share what makes Formula E and Andretti so special. I see it as being a link between the team and the fans, especially in key markets, while continuing to contribute from a performance perspective," says Marti.
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>>> Taittinger remains champagne partner of Formula E
[01/09 | 3:37 pm] Champagne producer Taittinger and Formula E will continue their collaboration in the twelfth season. This was announced by both parties in a joint press release. Taittinger has already been an integral part of the podium ceremonies since the Tokyo E-Prix 2024: Both Pascal Wehrlein's world championship title in season 10 and Oliver Rowland's in season 11 were celebrated with champagne showers from the brand. With the extension of the partnership, it is already clear that the next drivers' world champion - whoever it will be - will also be able to celebrate their success with Taittinger.
"Champagne, much like electricity, serves as a conduit for the currents of emotion, weaving together
moments of shared joy and the pleasure of living. This partnership with Formula E embodies this as
well as the exhilaration of victory and the spirit of innovation that both our brands cherish," said Vitalie Taittinger, President of Taittinger.
>>> Fewer emissions thanks to HVO & air freight reduction
[01/09 | 3:20 pm] Sustainability plays a central role in Formula E - including at the race in Mexico City. The racing series announced that the event will be powered by 100% renewable energy. Hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) is used, which can reduce emissions by up to 90%.
Progress has also been made in the area of air freight in season 12: The number of cargo aircraft in use was successfully reduced from three to two.
>>> Better Futures Fund once again supports El Caracol
[01/09 | 2:57 pm] For the second time in a row, the Better Futures Fund's donation at the Mexico venue will go to the organisation El Caracol. The non-profit initiative will receive funding of 25,000 euros, which will be used to support children and families in need - especially those living on the streets. The work focuses on violence prevention and reintegration into society.
Furthermore, Formula E is continuing its long-standing collaboration with the organisation Con Ganas de Vivir, which is dedicated to the fight against cancer and improving the quality of life of patients and their families.
The cooperation with the STEM programmes Technolochicas and TechnoReady will also continue. Career talks will be held during the race week and 60 young adults will be invited to a Formula E community tour. In total, up to 400 participants from local communities - including El Caracol, Con Ganas de Vivir and students from local universities - will spend a whole day at the race track. The programme includes a tour of the pit lane, access to the gaming arena and watching the first free practice session.
>>> Formula E establishes Climate Response Accelerator Fund
[01/09 | 2:32 pm] Formula E has teamed up with the international educational organisation Street Child to establish the Climate Response Accelerator Fund. This is a rapid response initiative to rebuild schools in Sierra Leone that have been damaged by extreme storms linked to climate change. Formula E is making an initial financial contribution to the establishment of the fund and is participating in joint marketing and awareness-raising activities.
>>> FIA Girls on Track at the Mexico City E-Prix
[01/09 | 2:12 pm] The FIA Girls on Track initiative will also continue at the Mexico City E-Prix. The programme aims to inspire young women to pursue careers in motorsport and engineering.
Up to 120 young women will take part in workshops, games, career talks and a pit lane walk throughout the race week. The aim is to sustainably promote empowerment, education and access to careers in motorsport.
>>> Nissan continues partnership with Coral
[01/09 | 2:01 pm] The Nissan Formula E Team has been working with the climate protection technology company Coral since 2023. They have now announced that this collaboration will continue into Season 12. Since the start of the collaboration, Coral has introduced an emissions management system specifically tailored to the Formula E team's requirements. In addition, operational processes have been better structured and automated data collection and advanced emissions calculations and methods have been provided.</p
Daniele Sileri, CEO of Coral commented on the continuation of the collaboration: "Renewing our agreement with Nissan Formula E Team is a testament to the shared vision and trust we’ve built over the past seasons. Their commitment to rigorous emissions tracking, reduction and responsible offsetting aligns perfectly with Coral’s mission. We’re excited to support the team as it continues to set new standards for environmental accountability in global motorsport."
>>> Envision has a new team manager
[01/09 | 1:43 pm] Leon Price, long-time team manager of Envision Racing, had his last Formula E race for the team in Sao Paulo in December. The E-Prix in Mexico will therefore be Envision's first race without Price. The Briton had been part of the team since the middle of the first season in 2014/15 and switched to the World Endurance Championship with Cadillac Hertz Team Jota. According to colleagues at FE Notebook, he will be succeeded as team manager at Envision by Matt Roberts, who has been with the team since the end of 2015.
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