After the celebration of the London E-Prix, which marked the end of the season, drivers Sebastien Buemi and Lucas Di Grassi have announced their retirement from the Formula E championship. Both figures have been present since the first edition of the competition in 2014 and have left an unforgettable mark in the history of these electric cars.
With an impressive record of 21 poles, including 17 by Buemi, and 78 podiums, among which are 28 victories, both drivers have been prominent protagonists in previous seasons. Moreover, Buemi will now focus on his program in the WEC with Toyota, while Di Grassi announces his total retirement from racing.
The early years in Formula E
Buemi and Di Grassi’s participation in Formula E began between 2012 and 2014, with Renault as the technical partner. Di Grassi was the first driver to link with the championship, while Buemi essentially joined the project during his endurance racing career, before making the leap to Formula E with the e.dams team.
Highlights in the history of Formula E
The two drivers stood out since the inaugural race in Beijing, where Di Grassi achieved the first victory in the history of Formula E. Brilliant and unexpected, this presentation marked the beginning of intense competition between both drivers in the following seasons.
Following Di Grassi’s trail, Buemi secured his first victory in Punta del Este and became a fierce rival, culminating in an intense championship in 2015 that saw Piquet Jr. win by a narrow margin over him.
Victories and challenges
As the seasons progressed, both Buemi and Di Grassi established themselves as top contenders, each winning three races during the second season. In the third season, Buemi showcased a pivotal moment with six victories in eight races, while Di Grassi’s competitive style also took him to the top with a surprising performance.
The end of an era
With the closing of this chapter, the farewell of Buemi and Di Grassi represents the end of the era of Formula E that began with them. Both drivers have brought great visibility to electric racing and leave behind a legend that will mark future generations in motorsport.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
