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These are the crazy futuristic cars of Roborace, the world’s first driverless racing series
Formula E will let you experience its races in virtual reality using CGIFormula E will let you experience its races in virtual reality using CGI
McLaren driver survives massive crash in final season before F1 adopts partially-closed cockpitsMcLaren driver survives massive crash in final season before F1 adopts partially-closed cockpits
Formula E launches a ‘virtual championship’ on Forza Motorsport 6Formula E launches a ‘virtual championship’ on Forza Motorsport 6
BMW and Nissan are in talks to join the all-electric Formula E racing seriesBMW and Nissan are in talks to join the all-electric Formula E racing series
Teslas will battle in a new global all-electric racing seriesTeslas will battle in a new global all-electric racing series
The iconic Gulf Oil livery is coming to Formula E starting this weekendThe iconic Gulf Oil livery is coming to Formula E starting this weekend
F1 teams start practicing with partially closed cockpitsF1 teams start practicing with partially closed cockpits
Here’s the first real-world look at F1’s partially closed cockpit conceptHere’s the first real-world look at F1’s partially closed cockpit concept
F1 will start racing with partially closed cockpits in 2017F1 will start racing with partially closed cockpits in 2017
Roborace hired the man behind Tron: Legacy’s light cycles to design its driverless carsRoborace hired the man behind Tron: Legacy’s light cycles to design its driverless cars
This weekend’s Daytona 500 will be broadcast in VRThis weekend’s Daytona 500 will be broadcast in VR
Watch a great explanation of how Formula E’s all-electric race cars workWatch a great explanation of how Formula E’s all-electric race cars work
This $599 smart go-kart can literally do donuts around Power Wheels

Plus body kits, collision avoidance, and more

Sean O'Kane
Software is winning (and losing) races in Formula E’s second season

Drivers matter, but so does code

Sean O'Kane
Should NASCAR go electric?Should NASCAR go electric?
Sean O'Kane
Here’s how to watch the Rolex 24 at Daytona, featuring the Ford GT’s debutHere’s how to watch the Rolex 24 at Daytona, featuring the Ford GT’s debut
Max Verstappen drove his F1 car on a ski slope and didn’t dieMax Verstappen drove his F1 car on a ski slope and didn’t die
Jaguar officially joins Formula E, and will make electric vehicles for the roadJaguar officially joins Formula E, and will make electric vehicles for the road
Jaguar Land Rover is reportedly starting a Formula E teamJaguar Land Rover is reportedly starting a Formula E team
Formula E announces the world’s first driverless car racing seriesFormula E announces the world’s first driverless car racing series
Formula E: what to expect from the second race of the season tonightFormula E: what to expect from the second race of the season tonight
Can Formula 1 conquer America?Can Formula 1 conquer America?
Tamara Warren
Here’s what you need to know before Formula E’s second season kicks off tomorrowHere’s what you need to know before Formula E’s second season kicks off tomorrow
Formula E completely revamps the controversial ‘Fan Boost’ featureFormula E completely revamps the controversial ‘Fan Boost’ feature
Relive Formula E’s wild first season with this supercut of onboard footageRelive Formula E’s wild first season with this supercut of onboard footage
Formula One is working on a closed cockpit design to keep drivers saferFormula One is working on a closed cockpit design to keep drivers safer
Watch IndyCar’s Marco Andretti tear it up on the track against a MotoGP racerWatch IndyCar’s Marco Andretti tear it up on the track against a MotoGP racer
IndyCar officially adds LED panels to its cars todayIndyCar officially adds LED panels to its cars today
McLaren Honda closed cockpit Formula One conceptMcLaren Honda closed cockpit Formula One concept
The growth formula: Q&A with Kevin Weil, Twitter’s head of product

Where the global town square goes from here

Casey Newton
You’ll be able to drive the electric cars of Formula E in Forza Motorsport 6You’ll be able to drive the electric cars of Formula E in Forza Motorsport 6
The first season of all-electric Formula E racing was the start of something awesome

The brand new series is one to watch

Sean O'Kane
The Weekender: Eurovision, IndyCar, and cybersecurity extortion

What to do, see, and read this weekend

Verge Staff
The terrifying fun of going 180MPH in an IndyCarThe terrifying fun of going 180MPH in an IndyCar
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Terrifying bliss: my two laps in an IndyCar
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IndyCar shakes up tradition with built-in LEDs that show race positionIndyCar shakes up tradition with built-in LEDs that show race position
The Weekender: Formula E racing, internet astrology, and the oceans’ garbage vortexes

What to do, see, and read this weekend

Verge Staff
Going trackside with Formula E, the electric race car of the future
Lightning on wheels: the insane electric racing of Formula E

Pro EV racing is here, and it’s already really good

Sean O'Kane

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