Formula E - Shanghai ePrix II

The Shanghai ePrix II brings Formula E racing back to the Shanghai International Circuit in 2025. This double-header event features Gen3 Evo electric race cars competing on a modified 3.051 km track with 12 turns. The circuit uses a variation of the West Long layout, with the first eight corners of the standard configuration followed by a special infield section.

Formula E teams at the Shanghai ePrix II include TAG Heuer Porsche, Maserati MSG Racing, and NEOM McLaren. Drivers like Pascal Wehrlein, António Félix da Costa, and Sébastien Buemi will push their 350 kW (476 bhp) electric cars to the limit on Shanghai's challenging circuit. The track demands precise energy management, with the Attack Zone located outside Turn 2 offering strategic opportunities.

The Shanghai International Circuit holds special significance in Chinese motorsport. Its complete layout resembles the Chinese character "上" (shàng), meaning "ascend." Formula E's relationship with China dates back to the series' first-ever race in Beijing in 2014. After racing in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Sanya, Formula E returned to China with the inaugural Shanghai ePrix in 2024.

The Gen3 Evo cars at the Shanghai ePrix II feature upgraded chassis packages with stronger front wings and improved Hankook tires for better grip. Each car uses a standard chassis but teams develop their own electric motors, inverters, gearboxes, and software. The active front powertrain system activates during qualifying, race starts, and Attack Mode, creating more passing opportunities on Shanghai's mix of fast straights and technical corners.

The Shanghai ePrix II promises close, strategic racing typical of Formula E, where drivers must balance speed with energy conservation. The event showcases both electric racing technology and Shanghai's position as a major motorsport destination in China.