Formula E went full chaos mode at the 2026 Shanghai E-Prix, and somehow Lucas di Grassi turned back the clock, won from the back, and reminded everyone why this sport should never be trusted with a prediction market.

This week on Circuit Breakers, Dallas and Taylor break down a truly unhinged Shanghai double-header featuring wet-weather madness, attack mode strategy, Mitch Evans’ championship gremlins, Pascal Wehrlein speaking binary, and Dan Ticktum once again becoming the main character of Formula E discourse.

We discuss Lucas di Grassi’s stunning win for Lola Yamaha ABT, Jean-Éric Vergne and Joel Eriksson joining him on a deeply “how did we get here?” podium, and why Formula E remains the only motorsport where “strategy and luck” can sound like both an insult and a business model.

Then, because the machines demanded it, we ask the important question: could Dan Ticktum actually end up at DS Penske? Would Jay Penske hand him the signature aviators? Would The Gunt survive the aura collision? Would Taylor Barnard need adult supervision?

Also in this episode: Felipe Drugovich continues to level up, Edoardo Mortara’s title hopes enter dark horse territory, the Envision Death Squad casts spells, and the championship fight heads toward Tokyo with Pascal Wehrlein, Mitch Evans, Antonio Felix da Costa, Jake Dennis, and Oliver Rowland all still lurking like caffeinated sharks.

Formula E is wet, weird, and deeply unserious. Naturally, we are treating it with the gravity it deserves.

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Topics:

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📖Chapters(0:00) – Top Talk(15:50) – Dan Ticktum’s Future(33:16) – Pascal Binary & The Best Highlight of the Season(36:08) – Mahindra / Edo Struggles(45:36) – Lucas Di Grassi: Old Dog, Old Tricks(50:52) – Fantasy League Update

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A Jake Dennis win, a penalty spreadsheet from hell, Dan Ticktum doing Dan Ticktum things, and a brand-new Gen4 rules package that feels like it was purchased behind a gas station counter.

In this episode of Circuit Breakers, Dallas and Taylor break down the Sanya E-Prix, where Jake Dennis started on pole, survived the madness, and reminded everyone that being handsome is apparently a performance advantage. Meanwhile, Nyck de Vries fought his way onto the podium, Antonio Felix da Costa remembered how to be mortal, and the FIA stewards handed out penalties like they were trying to win a loyalty punch card.

Then we dive into the 2027 Formula E schedule, including the packed 21-race calendar, major returning venues, new race weekends, and the terrifying thought of Gen4 cars attacking the Sanya circuit next year with significantly more speed and significantly less regard for human safety.

And yes, we have to talk about the new Gen4 regulations, including ePrixUnleashed: high downforce, six minutes of Attack Mode, no Pit Boost, and 30 minutes of pure electric monkey brain. Is this the future of Formula E, or did the sport just invent motorsport doomscrolling with a throttle pedal?

Also discussed: Dan Ticktum’s future, Nick Cassidy penalties, Lucas di Grassi carnage, Zane Maloney chaos, Pascal Wehrlein being investigated by the humans, the 2027 Formula E calendar, fantasy league updates, and whether anyone should ever bet real money on this sport. The answer is probably no. But also, please report your losses in the comments for scientific purposes.

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Topics covered:Sanya E-Prix reviewJake Dennis winFormula E Gen4 rulesePrix Unleashed format2027 Formula E calendarFormula E penaltiesDan Ticktum chaosNyck de Vries podiumAntonio Felix da Costa penaltyFormula E fantasy leagueShanghai ePrix preview

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📖Chapters

(0:00) – Top Talk
(12:39) – Formula E x Kalshi (BAD IDEA)
(15:12) – Sanya Recap
(33:07) – 2027 Calendar Preview
(40:18) – NEW Gen4 Format | The Blue Pill
(46:43) – NEW Qually Points
(52:33) – Fantasy League Update
(54:04) – Shanghai Preview

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The FIA banners are up. The Monaco casino is watching. Edo has been sentenced. Welcome to the Ministry.The Circuit Breakers break down Rounds 9 & 10 of the 2026 Formula E World Championship at the Monaco E-Prix, where Nyck de Vries delivered Mahindra a massive win, Edoardo Mortara got swallowed by the Ministry of Penalties, and Antonio Felix da Costa became the steward’s Golden Boy.We dive into the chaos of Monaco’s double-header, including Dan Ticktum’s back-to-back pole positions, Cupra Kiro’s continued strategy pain, Mahindra’s monster weekend, Edo’s penalty heartbreak, DAC’s aura-protected incidents, and why Race 2 felt like Formula E briefly decided that racing was illegal. Also discussed: Oliver Rowland’s championship form, Porsche’s very beep-based internal communications, rookie progress from Felipe Drugovich and Pepe Martí, and the growing possibility that Circuit Breakers should absolutely steward a professional motorsport event.Drop a comment if you want in on Fantasy Formula E, because Pascal.exe may already be drafting your disaster team.Topics include: Formula E Monaco E-Prix 2026, Nyck de Vries Monaco win, Edoardo Mortara penalty, Antonio Felix da Costa penalty drama, Dan Ticktum pole position, Cupra Kiro Formula E, Mahindra Racing, Oliver Rowland championship, Porsche Formula E, Jaguar TCS Racing, Monaco E-Prix recap, Formula E podcast, Formula E Season 12, Formula E Rounds 9 and 10.#FormulaE #MonacoEPrix #FormulaEPodcast_______________________📖Chapters(0:00) – Top Talk(09:20) – Dan’s Back to Back Poles(16:44) – Pepe’s Valentine(18:22) – De Vries Win & Mahindra Outlook(24:32) – Ticktum & DAC Crash(29:24) – Pitboost Was Actually Good(32:41) – Driving Is Illegal(38:27) – Ticktum Penalty, Müller the AI Beep Trainer, Drugovich Showout(43:50) – Ollie Energy Management(47:48) – 💩DNFs & Formula E Fantasy Snapshot🎵Theme song by IT’S Tricky - https://soundcloud.com/itstrickymusic🛒 Grab your “WTF is a Kilowatt Hour” shirt here - https://circuitbreakerspod.creator-spring.com/🙏FOR THE ALGORITHMFormula E, ABB FIA Formula E, Formula E 2026, Formula E Season 12, Gen3 Evo Formula E, Electric motorsport, Electric racing series, Formula E race analysis, Formula E podcast, Formula E highlights, Attack Mode, Pit Boost Formula E, Formula E strategy, Electric race strategy, Motorsport race analysis, Race weekend breakdown, Motorsport discussion, Driver performance analysis, Porsche Formula E, Nissan Formula E, Jaguar TCS Racing, DS Penske, Andretti Formula E, Mahindra Racing, Envision Racing, Lola Yamaha Racing, Cupra Kiro, Citroën Racing Formula E, Nick Cassidy, Oliver Rowland, Pascal Wehrlein, Jake Dennis, Dan Ticktum, Mitch Evans, Nyck de Vries, Sébastien Buemi, Jean-Éric Vergne, Max Günther, Norman Nato, Antonio Felix da Costa, Nico Müller, Edoardo Mortara, Taylor Barnard, Mexico City E-Prix, Sao Paulo E-Prix, Miami E-Prix, Monaco E-Prix, Berlin E-Prix, London E-Prix, Tokyo E-Prix, Jakarta E-Prix, Shanghai E-Prix, Formula E podcast, Motorsport podcast, Racing podcast, Circuit Breakers podcast, Formula E discussion, Electric racing podcast