One of the longest-tenured drivers in Formula E history, Lucas di Grassi has announced he will hang up his helmet at the end of Season 12, bringing an end to a successful and historic career in the series.

Di Grassi, the Season 3 Drivers’ Champion in Formula E, is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished and recognizable figures in the championship. He has been part of the series since its earliest days, initially serving as a test driver helping develop the first generation of the car before competition began. Di Grassi made his championship debut in the series’ first race in Beijing and ultimately became the first driver to win in Formula E following the infamous collision between Nick Heidfeld and Nicolas Prost.

Across 12 seasons, di Grassi has recorded 13 wins, 41 podiums, and four poles in 153 starts. His most recent victory came during the 2021–22 season in London with ROKiT Venturi Racing. The 41-year-old currently competes with ABT Lola Yamaha, where he sits 20th in the drivers’ standings, still searching for a top-10 finish so far this season.

Beyond Formula E, di Grassi has built an impressive résumé in sportscar racing, earning three class podiums at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with Audi. He also briefly competed in Formula 1 with Virgin Racing.

“After a lifetime dedicated to racing, 2026 will mark my final season as a professional racing driver and the beginning of a new chapter,” said di Grassi. “Motorsport has been my life for as long as I can remember, giving me discipline and grit before I knew why I needed them, and purpose in moments when the road ahead was far from clear.”

“From the suburbs of São Paulo to Monaco, racing shaped my life in ways I could never have imagined. It changed me profoundly as a driver, person, father, and human being. I gave everything I had to this sport, and in return, it gave me a life beyond anything I could have dreamed of.”

“I am deeply grateful to my family, who supported me from day one through every sacrifice, difficult decision, victory, and defeat. Without their love, patience, and belief, none of this would have been possible. It is with them, especially my wonderful wife and children, that I have made this decision.

“I’d like to say a very special thank you to Formula E, where I have spent the last fourteen years surrounded by extraordinary people, people who started writing on napkins and created an amazing championship that I now consider my home. This decision comes with emotion, but also with peace. Every great race has a final lap, and I want mine to be driven with the same intensity, commitment, and love that brought me here. I will give everything in my final races and I will share more news with you soon about the bright future ahead.”

“Lucas is not just a driver; he is part of the Formula E family,” said Alejandro Agag, chairman & co-founder of Formula E. “From the inception of Formula E, which he helped shape, and the very first race in Beijing in 2014, Lucas has been a strong competitor and a fundamental part of the championship’s growth. His passion for electric racing has been invaluable to the series. While we will miss seeing him behind the wheel, his legacy as a World Champion and passion for innovation in sustainability lives on in Formula E. We wish him nothing but the best in his next chapter, and I have no doubt he will continue to be a driving force in the future of motorsport.”

di Grassi’s final 11 races of his illustrious Formula E career begins this weekend with a pair of rounds at Berlin, 7 & 8.

 

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