Sebastien Buemi will retire from Formula E at the end of this weekend’s London E‑Prix, stepping down to join an advisory team with Envision Racing.
Retirement announcement
After a twelve‑season run in the all‑electric championship, the Swiss driver will finish his limited‑spectrum career with a season‑ending podium in London.
Buemi’s exit follows a notification from Envision Racing, announced Thursday, just twelve hours after the Chinese team revealed Joel Eriksson’s resignation. The timing, according to team principal Sylvain Filippi, reflects the demands of Formula E’s Gen 4 era.
Career highlights and future focus
In his Formula E career, Buemi has achieved 14 victories, 36 podiums and 17 pole positions, securing the 2015‑16 drivers’ title. He began as a key figure for the Renault e.dams and Nissan factory outfit before moving to Envision in 2023.
The driver’s final season at Envision, covering 2025‑26, entitled him to a Monaco E‑Prix win and positioned him to bring his experience into a developmental role for the new Gen 4 cars.
Buemi will shift his attention to Hypercar commitments with Toyota, whereas he will stay involved with Envision as a consultant, shaping the team’s strategy ahead of the next championship cycle.
Team response and upcoming changes
Filippi stressed that “Seb’s experience will remain valuable to us, and we are pleased that he will continue to support Envision Racing in an advisory and development capacity.” He added gratitude toward both Buemi and Eriksson for their contributions.
Envision’s line‑up will consequently be rebuilt for the forthcoming season. This marks a significant transition as the team prepares for the intensified schedule and new technical specifications associated with the Gen 4 era.
In parallel, 2016‑17 champion Lucas di Grassi has announced his own departure from Formula E, further highlighting a wave of exits among long‑time drivers as the series evolves.
With Buemi’s retirement culminating a celebrated stint and his advisory role poised to influence the next generation of electric racing, Envision Racing signals both a culmination of legacy and a forward‑looking restructuring for the 2027 championship.
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