Buemi steps away from Formula E racing amid WEC commitments
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 4:26 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Sebastien Buemi will not retain his full-time drive with Envision Racing for next season. He cited the challenges of competing in both Formula E and the World Endurance Championship as a significant reason for his decision. Buemi's departure comes as the racing calendar becomes increasingly congested, prompting drivers to evaluate their commitments. Further details on his future plans have yet to be announced.
- •Sebastien Buemi acknowledges challenges in competing across two championships.
- •Buemi will not return as a full-time driver for Envision Racing.
- •He cites World Endurance Championship commitments affecting his availability.
- •Details on Buemi's future racing plans are currently unavailable.
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Former Red Bull driver to bring successful Formula E career to an end
- 4:26 PMMotorsport.com — Why Sebastien Buemi is leaving Formula E after 12 seasons
- 4:26 PMAutosport — Why Buemi is calling time on his Formula E career after 12 seasons
- 1:25 PMRacer — WEC clashes led to Buemi stepping away from Formula E racing
"Sebastien Buemi has explained that Formula E and the World Endurance Championship’s expanded calendars will make it impossible for him to continue running dual programmes in 2027. Ahead of this weekend’s London E-Prix finale, Envision announced that Buemi will leave Formula E as a driver at the end of the season, instead taking on an advisory and development role with the team. Read ...Keep reading
"Sebastien Buemi has explained that Formula E and the World Endurance Championship’s expanded calendars will make it impossible for him to continue running dual programmes in 2027. Ahead of this weekend’s London E-Prix finale, Envision announced that Buemi will leave Formula E as a driver at the end of the season, instead taking on an advisory and development role with the team. Read ...Keep reading
"Former Red Bull driver Sebastien Buemi will bring his Formula E racing career to a close after this weekend’s 2026 London E-Prix, although the Swiss driver will remain with Envision Racing in a role away from the track. Buemi’s Formula 1 career lasted just three seasons, with the Swiss driver competing for Toro Rosso between 2009 and 2011.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 5:01 PMFormer Red Bull driver to bring successful Formula E career to an end
Former Red Bull driver Sebastien Buemi will bring his Formula E racing career to a close after this weekend’s 2026 London E-Prix, although the Swiss driver will remain with Envision Racing in a role away from the track. Buemi’s Formula 1 career lasted just three seasons, with the Swiss driver competing for Toro Rosso between 2009 and 2011.
- Motorsport.comAug 14, 2026, 4:26 PMWhy Sebastien Buemi is leaving Formula E after 12 seasons
Sebastien Buemi has explained that Formula E and the World Endurance Championship’s expanded calendars will make it impossible for him to continue running dual programmes in 2027. Ahead of this weekend’s London E-Prix finale, Envision announced that Buemi will leave Formula E as a driver at the end of the season, instead taking on an advisory and development role with the team. Read ...Keep reading
- AutosportAug 14, 2026, 4:26 PMWhy Buemi is calling time on his Formula E career after 12 seasons
Sebastien Buemi has explained that Formula E and the World Endurance Championship’s expanded calendars will make it impossible for him to continue running dual programmes in 2027. Ahead of this weekend’s London E-Prix finale, Envision announced that Buemi will leave Formula E as a driver at the end of the season, instead taking on an advisory and development role with the team. Read ...Keep reading
- RacerAug 14, 2026, 1:25 PMWEC clashes led to Buemi stepping away from Formula E racing
Sebastien Buemi has acknowledged that the challenges of competing in both Formula E and the World Endurance Championship was a key factor in him not retaining his full-time drive with Envision Racing next season.
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