We are breathing down Formula One’s neck, says Formula E champion Lucas di Grassi as Hong Kong E-Prix beckons
Defending champion says electric series is already the second most important in the world – and is catching up quickly with F1
Lucas di Grassi saw the eyebrows being raised when news came out that he had joined the fledgling FIA Formula E circuit back in 2012.
The Brazilian was the first driver – and just the third person overall – to sign on for what to many back then was still the great unknown.
Five years and three successful series later and Di Grassi is counting his blessings. He returns to Hong Kong fresh from his first Formula E title and from the off-season announcement that the 33-year-old had committed himself even further to the future of electric motoring by taking on the role of chief executive of driverless racing series initiative Roborace.
“In terms of teams, drivers and manufacturers, Formula E is already the second most important series in the world and we are getting close to Formula One very quickly,” said Di Grassi.
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“The world is focusing on electric cars. All the manufacturers are pushing in the same direction and so are countries. Everybody is now focusing on electric technology and so Formula E is the place to be.”