Jakub Kondraciuk

Ever since Formula E’s launch of their first championship back in 2014, the series has brought bipolar expressions from many motorsport fans across the globe. Some see it as a novelty with electric machines and no engine sound that take on city streets, others see it as a fascinating and innovative racing series that has impacted the world in more ways than one.

The critical impact its had to this day forward in just over its decade long history, is something to keep a close eye when focusing on other motorsport giants around the world.

The revolution of electronic powertrains and racing in the urban districts throughout the year, has been spreading awareness of climate issues in all aspects of the world, but the innovation is seen as a crucial competitor in Formula E.

The series has led the example for real world electric vehicle technology from the early outset, though its still trying to reach the heights of pure performance that Formula 1 comfortably holds the title for as “pinnacle of motorsport” despite the sport receiving criticism from drivers and teams about the brand new power units introduced for the new 2026 season, with Max Verstappen calling the sport “Formula E on steroids” post first pre season test in Bahrain, Motorsport seems to keep pushing boundaries with innovation and technology that keep inviting new manufacturers into different categories every few years.

In reference to Verstappen’s comments about Formula 1’s huge revolution of regulations in 2026, The 4 time World champion is not keen on the sport’s brand new advanced battery management systems, which Formula E is infamous for, with the likes of boost mode assisting the driver to get closer in combat with another car and find an opportunity to overtake their rival.

With Formula 1 however, it seems as though the boost/battery systems seem to be more of an assistance to overtake on long straights rather than corners, with some drivers during the test saying they are finding it “near impossible” to fight wheel to wheel on track, but in Formula E, smaller cars and constant turning has seen some fascinating races occur over the years, with a place like Monaco producing well over 100 overtakes in just one short race. This isn’t to say Formula 1 isn’t still seen as the pinnacle of motorsport, but with Formula E still on the rise and already achieving real world goals with electric technology, Can Formula E eventually compete with other racing giants as the pinnacle of innovation? It seems that only time will tell.