Sebastien Buemi retires from Formula E after 12 seasons
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 8:24 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Sebastien Buemi will retire from Formula E following this weekend’s London E-Prix. After a notable 12-season career, Buemi achieved 14 wins, 36 podiums, and earned the drivers’ title in the 2015-16 season. He will transition to an advisory role with DS Virgin Racing. His departure marks the end of a significant chapter for the all-electric racing series. Further details on his new position and contributions to the team are expected post-race.
- •Buemi scored 14 wins and 36 podiums in Formula E.
- •He won the drivers’ title in the 2015-16 season.
- •He will take an advisory role with DS Virgin Racing.
- •The London E-Prix this weekend is his final race.
- •His contributions will remain significant in Formula E's future.
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- 8:19 AMYahoo Sports — How Sebastien Buemi and Lucas Di Grassi wrote Formula E’s history
- 8:55 AMAutosport — Buemi to leave Formula E after 12 seasons
- 8:50 AMMotorsport.com — Sebastien Buemi to leave Formula E after 12 seasons
"After this weekend’s season-ending London E-Prix, the last two active drivers who competed in Formula E’s inaugural race in 2014 will bow out of the all-electric championship. Sebastien Buemi will now focus on his WEC programme with Toyota, while Lucas Di Grassi is retiring from racing altogether. Combined, they have taken 21 pole positions (including 17 for record co-holder Buemi) and a ...Keep reading
"After this weekend’s season-ending London E-Prix, the last two active drivers who competed in Formula E’s inaugural race in 2014 will bow out of the all-electric championship. Sebastien Buemi will now focus on his WEC programme with Toyota, while Lucas Di Grassi is retiring from racing altogether. Combined, they have taken 21 pole positions (including 17 for record co-holder Buemi) and a ...Keep reading
"Sebastien Buemi will retire from Formula E at the end of this weekend’s London E-Prix to take on an advisory role with Envision Racing, it has been announced. The Swiss driver will bring the curtain down on a glittering stint in the all-electric championship after 12 seasons during which he scored 14 wins, 36 podiums, 17 pole positions and the 2015-16 drivers’ title. Speculation has been ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportAug 14, 2026, 8:24 AMBuemi and Di Grassi wrote Formula E’s history, here's how
After this weekend’s season-ending London E-Prix, the last two active drivers who competed in Formula E’s inaugural race in 2014 will bow out of the all-electric championship. Sebastien Buemi will now focus on his WEC programme with Toyota, while Lucas Di Grassi is retiring from racing altogether. Combined, they have taken 21 pole positions (including 17 for record co-holder Buemi) and a ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comAug 14, 2026, 8:19 AMHow Sebastien Buemi and Lucas Di Grassi wrote Formula E’s history
After this weekend’s season-ending London E-Prix, the last two active drivers who competed in Formula E’s inaugural race in 2014 will bow out of the all-electric championship. Sebastien Buemi will now focus on his WEC programme with Toyota, while Lucas Di Grassi is retiring from racing altogether. Combined, they have taken 21 pole positions (including 17 for record co-holder Buemi) and a ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 8:19 AMHow Sebastien Buemi and Lucas Di Grassi wrote Formula E’s history
A look back on two of Formula E’s most successful drivers and how they defined the Gen1 era
- AutosportAug 13, 2026, 8:55 AMBuemi to leave Formula E after 12 seasons
Sebastien Buemi will retire from Formula E at the end of this weekend’s London E-Prix to take on an advisory role with DS Virgin Racing, it has been announced. The Swiss driver will bring the curtain down on a glittering stint in the all-electric championship after 12 seasons during which he scored 14 wins, 36 podiums, 17 pole positions and the 2015-16 drivers’ title. Speculation has ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comAug 13, 2026, 8:50 AMSebastien Buemi to leave Formula E after 12 seasons
Sebastien Buemi will retire from Formula E at the end of this weekend’s London E-Prix to take on an advisory role with Envision Racing, it has been announced. The Swiss driver will bring the curtain down on a glittering stint in the all-electric championship after 12 seasons during which he scored 14 wins, 36 podiums, 17 pole positions and the 2015-16 drivers’ title. Speculation has been ...Keep reading
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