Away from the track, Lucas’ technical insight and expertise has been invaluable in supporting the development of the championship, with the Brazilian driver playing a key role in the development of the original prototype that was used as a proof-of-concept for the GEN1 car.<\/p>\n
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Lucas di Grassi, said: \u201cAfter a lifetime dedicated to racing, 2026 will mark my final season as a professional racing driver and the beginning of a new chapter. Motorsport has been my life for as long as I can remember, giving me discipline and grit before I knew why I needed them, and purpose in moments when the road ahead was far from clear.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom the suburbs of S\u00e3o Paulo to Monaco, racing shaped my life in ways I could never have imagined. It changed me profoundly as a driver, person, father, and human being. I gave everything I had to this sport, and in return, it gave me a life beyond anything I could have dreamed of.<\/p>\n
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\u201cI am deeply grateful to my family, who supported me from day one through every sacrifice, difficult decision, victory, and defeat. Without their love, patience, and belief, none of this would have been possible. It is with them, especially my wonderful wife and children, that I have made this decision.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019d like to say a very special thank you to Formula E, where I have spent the last fourteen years surrounded by extraordinary people, people who started writing on napkins and created an amazing championship that I now consider my home. This decision comes with emotion, but also with peace. Every great race has a final lap, and I want mine to be driven with the same intensity, commitment, and love that brought me here. I will give everything in my final races and I will share more news with you soon about the bright future ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n
Alejandro Agag, Co-founder and Chairman of Formula E, said: “Lucas is not just a driver; he is part of the Formula E family. From the inception of Formula E, which he helped shape, and the very first race in Beijing in 2014, Lucas has been a strong competitor and a fundamental part of the championship’s growth. His passion for electric racing has been invaluable to the series. While we will miss seeing him behind the wheel, his legacy as a World Champion and passion for innovation in sustainability lives on in Formula E. We wish him nothing but the best in his next chapter, and I have no doubt he will continue to be a driving force in the future of motorsport.”<\/p>\n
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Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E, said: \u201cLucas has been synonymous with Formula E since the very beginning. He hasn\u2019t just raced, he has believed in the mission of electric mobility from day one, and his competitive spirit has helped drive this series forward to where it is today. While the end of this season will be a farewell from an incredible chapter behind the wheel, we fully expect to see Lucas remain closely involved in the championship going forward. His influence on this sport will have a permanent impact. I\u2019d like to thank him for his commitment and the energy he brought to every race; he\u2019s been an incredible ambassador for what we\u2019re building, and I know he\u2019ll give it everything he\u2019s got until the very last centimetre of the final race.\u201d<\/p>\n
SCHEDULE: Where, when and how to watch or stream the 2026 Hankook Berlin E-Prix, Rounds 7 & 8<\/p>\n
Formula E is back in Berlin for Rounds 7 & 8 of the 2025\/26 season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship! Over the years, the track has hosted some of Formula E\u2019s most iconic races, with titles won and lost and history made. Tune in to find out who takes victory at Tempelhof Airport this time on Saturday 2 May & Sunday 3 May.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Free Practice 1: Friday 1 May, 16:00 local \/ 15:00 BST
Free Practice 2: Saturday 2 May, 09:30 local \/ 08:30 BST
Qualifying: Saturday 2 May, 11:40 local \/ 10:40 BST
Race: Saturday 2 May, 16:05 local \/ 15:05 BST<\/p>\n
Free Practice 3: Sunday 3 May, 09:30 local \/ 08:30 BST
Qualifying: Sunday 3 May, 11:40 local \/ 10:40 BST
Race: Sunday 3 May, 16:05 local \/ 15:05 BST\u00a0<\/p>\n
View the full schedule in your time zone<\/a> and check the broadcaster listings<\/a> or tap the Ways to Watch button above to find out where to watch all the racing action where you live.<\/p>\n Follow the race LIVE on web and in the Formula E app!<\/p>\n Keep across Live Timing \u2013 which includes a real-time interactive track map and the ability to follow your favourite driver during every session of every E-Prix \u2013 plus highlights, detailed session reports, exclusive interviews, all the standings and results as well as data, insight and reaction from trackside.<\/p>\n LIVE: Follow every lap live, with reaction and coverage at fiaformulae.com\/live<\/a><\/p>\n Additionally, Formula E\u2019s social media channels, website, and app will provide session reports, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes insights from trackside during the five-day event.<\/p>\n Find out more<\/p>\n GEN4: A new era of Formula E is about to begin<\/a><\/p>\n WATCH: How to watch every Formula E race in your country<\/a><\/p>\n UNMISSABLE: Watch the brand-new season of ‘Driver’ on Amazon Prime\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n CALENDAR: Here’s every race set for the 2025\/26 Formula E season<\/a><\/p>\n FOLLOW: Download the Formula E App on iOS or Android<\/a><\/p>\n TICKETS: Secure your grandstand seats and buy Formula E race tickets<\/a><\/p>\n HIGHLIGHTS: Catch up with every race from Formula E IN FULL<\/a><\/p>\n