Lucas di Grassi will retire from racing at the end of the 2025-26 Formula E campaign.
The 41-year-old made his professional debut with Formula Renault Brazil in 2002, before embarking on a 24-year career that saw him contest various championships.
Di Grassi is best known for his time in Formula E though, becoming the first driver to commit to the all-electric series when it made its debut in 2014 and going on to win the opening race in Beijing.
The Brazilian has since contested every season, becoming one of its most successful drivers by winning the title with Abt in 2016-17 and claiming 13 series victories.
But the veteran has found it tougher of late as he’s failed to finish above 15th in the championship since 2023, and he is point-less across the opening six races of the 2025-26 season at Lola.
Di Grassi said ahead of this weekend’s Berlin Eprix: “After 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.
“From the suburbs of Sao 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.
“I 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.
“I’d like to say a very special thank you to Formula E, where I have spent the last 14 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.”
Após uma vida inteira dedicada ao automobilismo, 2026 marcará minha última temporada como piloto profissional.
— Lucas Di Grassi (@LucasdiGrassi) April 30, 2026
Não é o fim da jornada, mas o começo de um novo capítulo.
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Di Grassi’s future plans will be announced at a later date, but for now he will see out the remainder of the Formula E season, which ends in London on 15-16 August.
“Lucas has been synonymous with Formula E since the very beginning,” said championship CEO Jeff Dodds. “He hasn’t 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’d like to thank him for his commitment and the energy he brought to every race; he’s been an incredible ambassador for what we’re building, and I know he’ll give it everything he’s got until the very last centimetre of the final race.”
But di Grassi also had a stellar career outside of the all-electric series, as he finished runner-up in the 2016 World Endurance Championship standings with Audi.
That was the last of his three full seasons in WEC, and he also claimed three podiums at the Le Mans 24 Hours, all with the German marque.
Di Grassi also contested the 2010 Formula 1 championship with Virgin Racing, but he was replaced by Jerome d’Ambrosio as Timo Glock’s team-mate for 2011.
