• The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returns for the double-header season finale in London on 20-21 July 2024, with seven drivers still in contention for the title.
• Nick Cassidy's lead has narrowed after two non-point finishes in Portland, bringing teammate Mitch Evans and rivals Pascal Wehrlein and António Félix da Costa into close contention as the championship heads to London.

LONDON, DUBAI AND RIYADH, Wednesday 17 July 2024: The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returns this weekend for the double-header season finale, for Rounds 15 and 16 of its highly competitive tenth season. The Hankook London E-Prix will take place 20-21 July, at the ExCeL London.

After a thrilling tenth season of the all-electric single-seater series, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returns to London for the double-header season finale. With seven drivers still in contention for the title, this final showdown will crown the ultimate champion in the intensely competitive ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

As the Championship headed to Portland for Rounds 13 and 14, current Drivers' Championship leader, Jaguar TCS Racing's Nick Cassidy had a mathematical chance of securing the title. However, two non-point finishes tightened the race, bringing his rivals closer than ever.

After Cassidy's teammate Mitch Evans secured third place in Round 14 and Pascal Wehrlein of TAG Heuer Porsche maintained fourth despite damage, only 12 points now separate them from the leading Cassidy. Wehrlein's teammate António Félix da Costa's three consecutive wins also put him in contention, as the top two teams head to London for the double-header finale.

The current top-seven drivers in the Championship standings are as follows, all still in with a chance to win:

• Nick Cassidy, Jaguar TCS Racing - 167 points
• Mitch Evans, Jaguar TCS Racing - 155 points
• Pascal Wehrlein, TAG Heuer Porsche - 155 points
• António Félix da Costa, TAG Heuer Porsche - 134 points
• Oliver Rowland, Nissan Formula E - 131 points
• Jean-Éric Vergne, DS PENSKE - 129 points
• Jake Dennis, Andretti Formula E - 122 points

Beyond the Drivers' title, the Teams' Championship is also at stake. Jaguar TCS Racing leads with 322 points, but TAG Heuer Porsche is closing in with 289 points. These teams are also crucial in the inaugural race for the Manufacturers' Trophy, where Porsche leads with 407 points, followed closely by Jaguar with 388.

In 2023, Formula E made its third appearance at the ExCeL London, following previous UK E-Prix events at Battersea Park in 2015 and 2016. A sold-out crowd witnessed home hero Jake Dennis clinch the World Championship title in spectacular fashion, winning a three-lap sprint to the finish after a Safety Car. This was both Andretti's and Dennis' first World Championship title in Formula E.

The 2024 London E-Prix holds significant weight following last year's dramatic conclusion, as Jake Dennis secured the Drivers' World Championship in the penultimate race on 213 points, leaving Mitch Evans in second with 176 points, unable to challenge Dennis in the final round of the season. This weekend, Evans will be determined to redeem himself, sitting second in the championship standings once again, this time, behind his teammate, Nick Cassidy. Both drivers will be vying for the title they narrowly missed last year, aiming to bring glory to Jaguar TCS Racing on home soil.

Rounds 15 and 16 of the 2024 Hankook London E-Prix start at 17:00 local time on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st July.

In the days leading up to the Hankook London E-Prix, a series of engaging events are set to build momentum and excitement for the weekend's grand finale.

Bloomberg HQ: Insights from Formula E's CEO

Kicking off the series of events, Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E, will speak at Bloomberg HQ on Thursday 18 July. This appearance underscores Formula E's commitment to sustainability and innovation in the realm of electric racing. Dodds will share his insights on the future of electric motorsport and its role in promoting green technology and practices.

Google Cloud Hackathon: Innovate at the Speed of AI

Taking place this Friday 19 July from 0800-1945, Formula E and Technology Partner Google Cloud will be running a unique event at ExCeL London, bringing together nearly 1,200 people for bespoke challenges centred around next-generation AI technology. The day-long event with allow participants to:

• Tackle Diverse Challenges: Utilise Google Cloud's cutting-edge AI tools - Vertex AI & Gemini 1.5 Flash to solve critical challenges.
• Connect & Collaborate: Team up, test your skills, and build something awesome together.
• Gain Expert Insights: Learn from Formula E and Google Cloud innovators through lightning talks and interactive sessions.
• Experience the race up-close: With a Pitlane walk and Grandstand Practice viewing

Change. Accelerated. Live: Learn, Network, Experience

This Friday, Formula E will for the first time open its doors and invite the general public to attend its industry-leading thought leadership event, Change. Accelerated. Live., presented by PIF, as part of its E360 partnership in helping bring together leading minds on multiple frontiers of sustainability and transport evolution.

The day-long event will take place in the EMOTION CLUB – the all-electric series' premium VIP hospitality space – on the eve of the double-header finale of Season 10, held in ExCeL London on 20 and 21 July.

With speakers from PIF, Google Cloud, Liberty Global and Aggreko as well as McKinsey & Company, E1 Series, Extreme E and Frost & Sullivan amongst others, it brings together experts from across motorsport, sustainability, finance, technology, media and entertainment. 

The unique event offers attendees an insight into some of the most important issues faced by society including the future of mobility, smart city development, diversity in the workplace, pioneering partnerships and AI's role in revolutionising transport.

SCHEDULE: WHERE, WHEN AND HOW TO WATCH OR STREAM THE 2024 HANKOOK LONDON E-PRIX

The 2024 Hankook Portland E-Prix gets underway on Friday 19 July with free practice 1 at 17:00 local time.

Then it's straight into the first race day of the double-header on Saturday 20 July as free practice 2 kicks off the day at 10:00 local, followed by qualifying at 12:20 local, with lights out on Round 15 at 17:00 local/16:00 UTC.

For Round 16, the same schedule applies: free practice 3 starts at 10:00 on Sunday 21 July, followed by qualifying at 12:20 local time and the race at 17:00 local/16:00 UTC.