DS Penske struggles in Formula E Shanghai opener on July 4, 2026
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 9:29 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026

The Formula E season opener in Shanghai has seen DS Penske face challenges. Both DS E-Tense FE25s, previously successful in the 2025 season, have not performed as hoped in the current race. Maximilian Guenther leads the charge but must contend with a competitive field. The race continues with the outcome uncertain, emphasizing the unpredictability of each season.
- •DS Penske finished strong in Shanghai last season with a 1-2 finish.
- •Maximilian Guenther is leading the team in the current race.
- •The opening round of the 2026 season is still in progress.
- •Heavy rain impacted performance during the event.
- •The unpredictable nature of racing is highlighted by today's challenges.
- 9:29 AMAutosport — DS Penske on the pace in Formula E Shanghai opener
"Until a rainy Saturday afternoon, Shanghai had been synonymous with victory – and even a 1-2 finish – for DS Penske, as both DS E-Tense FE25s, led by Maximilian Guenther, had triumphed in the first of the two races in 2025. But seasons come and go, and no two are alike; the Franco-American team was less fortunate in this opening round of the 2026 season. There was, however, one similarity ...Keep reading
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