Sebastien Buemi retires from Formula E after 12 seasons
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 8:55 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 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.
- 8:55 AMAutosport — Buemi to leave Formula E after 12 seasons
- 8:50 AMMotorsport.com — Sebastien 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
"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
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External links- 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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