SHERIDAN, WYOMING – January 9, 2026 – Mexico City is about to get loud again, with Round 2 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship set for Saturday, January 10, on a shortened version of the famous Hermanos Rodríguez circuit. DS Automobiles and PENSKE AUTOSPORT arrive aiming to run near the front, with Maximilian Günther and Taylor Barnard driving the DS E-TENSE FE25 developed by DS Performance. For fans, this weekend matters because it’s one of those early-season races where momentum starts to feel real—especially when the grandstands are packed and every team wants to prove their pace isn’t just a one-off.
Why Mexico City Always Feels Bigger Than “Just Another Race”
The Mexico E-Prix is described as an iconic stop on the calendar, expected once again to bring thousands of keen fans together. There’s a reason races like this stand out: when the atmosphere is intense, it raises the emotional stakes for everyone watching—drivers, teams, and viewers at home. It’s also a clean test of composure, because a passionate crowd doesn’t just celebrate the winners; it amplifies every key moment.
This year’s Mexico E-Prix is also marked as the 10th time the event has been held since the all-electric series was created. That milestone adds a little extra “history-in-the-making” energy to a weekend that already tends to deliver big reactions.
DS PENSKE’s Goal: Get Among the Leaders Early
On the DS Automobiles side, the message is simple: Günther and Barnard are targeting the race leaders and want to fly the flag for the French-American DS PENSKE team. Their tool for the job is the DS E-TENSE FE25, a car designed by DS Performance, which the release says showed very good pace in front of Mexican fans last year.
For fans, that detail is the kind of small reassurance you cling to before race day. It suggests this venue has been a strong stage for the team’s approach, and that the weekend isn’t just about showing up—it’s about showing up with confidence.
When to Watch and What to Expect
The start time is clear: the Mexico E-Prix is scheduled to get underway at 21:00 CET (14:00 local time). With 10 teams set to compete, the vibe is expected to be intense from the start—because in Formula E, there’s rarely time to “settle in.” Even for casual viewers, this race is easy to get into: it’s a world championship round, a famous circuit name, and a crowd known for bringing the energy.
And because this is only Round 2 of Season 12, it’s also a story-setting weekend. The drivers who look sharp here often become the names fans keep tracking all season—especially once the championship narrative starts to take shape.
A Quick Snapshot of DS Automobiles’ Formula E Legacy
DS Automobiles is not new to this world. The brand points to a long list of results since entering Formula E, and those numbers help explain why expectations remain high whenever DS arrives at a big race weekend. According to the release, DS has achieved:
- 138 races
- 4 championship titles
- 18 victories
- 55 podiums
- 26 pole positions
Those figures don’t promise what happens on Saturday, but they do set the tone: this is a team with a history of competing at the sharp end, and Mexico City is the kind of stage where that reputation gets tested in front of a passionate crowd.
What to Watch for From Günther and Barnard
With two drivers working toward the same goal, the emotional “fan watch” becomes simple: who looks calm under pressure, who finds rhythm early, and who makes the weekend feel like it’s trending upward. Mexico is known for enthusiasm in the stands, and that can feed a team’s confidence when things go right—or magnify frustration if they don’t.
For DS PENSKE supporters, the big hope is a clean, competitive run that turns last year’s “good pace” into a result that feels tangible. In a championship season, those early rounds can be where belief gets built.
3 Ways This Matters for Fans This Weekend
- It’s Round 2 of Season 12, which means early momentum is still up for grabs—and strong weekends now can shape the season’s story later.
- Mexico City is expected to bring huge energy in the stands, which makes this E-Prix feel like a real event, not background racing.
- DS PENSKE enters with Günther and Barnard in the DS E-TENSE FE25, aiming to fight near the front on a marquee stage.
Learn more about DS Automobiles at https://www.dsautomobiles.com