Citroen Formula E team principal Cyril Blais dies at 46
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 8:39 AM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Cyril Blais, the team principal of Citroen's Formula E team, has died at the age of 46. The announcement was made via a joint press release from Citroen, Stellantis, Monaco Sports Group, and Formula E on July 20, 2026. Details regarding the cause of his death have not been disclosed, with a request for privacy emphasized by the team. Blais played a significant role in the team's operations and leadership within the electric racing series.
- •Cyril Blais passed away on July 20, 2026.
- •Announcement made by Citroen and affiliated groups.
- •No cause of death has been shared publicly.
- •The team emphasizes respect for the family's privacy.
- •Blais was influential in Citroen's Formula E initiatives.
- 8:39 AMAutosport — Citroen Formula E team boss Cyril Blais dies aged 46
"Citroen Formula E team principal Cyril Blais has passed away at the age of 46. The news of his death was communicated in a joint press release issued by Citroen, Stellantis, Monaco Sports Group (MSG) and Formula E on Monday. No cause of death was disclosed, with the team stating that no further information would be shared out of "respect for the family's privacy and wishes". "We are all ...Keep reading
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