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Formula E Boss Targets F1 Lap Record at Monaco, Porsche Secures Manufacturers' Title

• Porsche officially clinched the Manufacturers' World Championship at the 2026 TDK Tokyo E-Prix, Round 15, on July 29, successfully defending their title. This victory underscores their consistent performance throughout the season.

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• Formula E founder Alejandro Agag declared on July 29 his ambition for electric single-seaters to surpass Formula 1 lap times at Monaco within three to five years, targeting a 1:08 lap, one second faster than the current F1 record. This bold prediction is supported by the upcoming Gen4 car's specifications, which will boast 600kW (815bhp) of power and permanent all-wheel drive.

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• Citroën delivered a heroic performance at the Tokyo E-Prix double-header, amassing 51 points—the highest team haul in any 2026 double-header—just one week after the tragic passing of their team principal, Cyril Blais. The team and Formula E personnel honored Blais by wearing black armbands.

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• Formula E is in early-stage discussions to potentially add Barcelona, a former Formula 1 venue, to its 2026-27 calendar, while also closely monitoring the security situation for the planned Jeddah season opener in December due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East. This comes as Norman Nato's Formula E future appears uncertain, with Victor Martins reportedly set to replace him at Nissan for the Gen4 era.

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