Sebastien Buemi will close his successful career in Formula E after this weekend’s London E-Prix. The Swiss driver will take on an advisory role within Envision Racing, the team he has competed with in recent years.
During his twelve seasons in the championship, Buemi has achieved 14 victories, 36 podiums, and 17 poles, as well as the driver’s championship title in the 2015-2016 season. His departure marks the end of an era in which he has been one of the most prominent figures in the championship.
Although the series has rescheduled the races, leaving only one conflict in the calendar with the World Endurance Championship, Buemi has decided to focus on his commitments with Toyota in the Hypercar category. Thus, he will begin a new stage in a role that will allow his experience to be useful during the transition to the new Gen4 era of Formula E.
The news of his departure was announced the day after the team also confirmed the departure of his teammate, Joel Eriksson, who will leave his seat at the end of this season. This double departure means that Envision Racing will have a new driver lineup in the next season, a significant change in the context of the championship.
Envision’s director, Sylvain Filippi, emphasized the importance of Buemi and Eriksson’s contributions during their time at the team, acknowledging that their experiences will be vital in future development projects as the championship faces new challenges.
Buemi’s career has been marked by a slight decline since his initial dominance with Renault e.dams, but he has continued to achieve podiums and win again, including a memorable victory in Monaco. The 2025/26 season will be his last with Envision, where he has left an indelible mark.
However, it is not only Buemi leaving Formula E; other veterans, like Lucas di Grassi, have also announced their retirement from the championship, marking a generational change in this electronically innovative sport.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
