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Formula E-WEC clash narrows driver conflicts for 2025 season

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January 7, 2025
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Formula E-WEC clash narrows driver conflicts for 2025 season

The perennial scheduling headache of overlapping Formula E and World Endurance Championship (WEC) races is shaping up to be less chaotic in 2025, with only two Formula E drivers expected to miss the penultimate round in Berlin to prioritize WEC commitments at Interlagos.

Who’s staying, who’s skipping Berlin?

Of the affected drivers—Stoffel Vandoorne, Jean-Eric Vergne, Nyck de Vries, Sebastien Buemi, Robin Frijns, and Norman Nato—only Nato and potentially one other are expected to skip the Formula E event. Nato’s priority contract with the Cadillac/Jota WEC team makes his absence from Berlin clear, with Sergio Sette Camara likely stepping in as Nissan’s reserve driver.

Vandoorne and Vergne, however, are expected to remain in Berlin, as Peugeot is set to reduce its WEC hypercar line-ups to two drivers per car, similar to their approach during last year’s clash.

Envision’s improved situation

Envision Racing faced significant disruption in 2024, replacing both Frijns and Buemi during the Berlin rounds due to their WEC obligations. However, this year, the team’s situation is more stable. Managing Director Sylvain Filippi explained that Buemi’s contract with Toyota prioritizes races leading up to Le Mans, minimizing conflicts post-June.

Filippi hinted that a conversation might be needed if Buemi is leading the WEC standings after Le Mans, but for now, the expectation is that the Swiss driver will compete in Berlin. “The manufacturer still wins [the WEC title], it’s only for the driver that missing a race matters,” Filippi said.

Sebastien Buemi: Balancing priorities

Buemi, a four-time WEC champion, could be chasing a record fifth title in 2025 while also wrapping up his final season under Envision’s current Formula E contract. While Toyota’s stance allows him some flexibility after Le Mans, his future commitments in both series could shape the latter half of the year.

Nyck de Vries and Mahindra’s juggling act

De Vries’ 2025 plans remain unclear, but Mahindra has indicated its readiness for contingencies. In 2024, reserve driver Jordan King stepped in for De Vries at Berlin, delivering respectable results. King remains the official reserve for 2025, but Mahindra is reportedly exploring other options.

Other endurance racers in Formula E

Antonio Felix da Costa and Pascal Wehrlein, both contracted to Porsche, are set to race in the IMSA SportsCar Championship’s Daytona 24 Hours this month, with potential Le Mans appearances later this season. Andretti’s Nico Mueller is also eyeing sportscar opportunities as part of his new Porsche deal.

Lamborghini exit simplifies matters for Mortara

Edoardo Mortara, who faced scheduling conflicts in 2024 due to his Lamborghini WEC contract, won’t have the same issues this year as Lamborghini has withdrawn its hypercar entry from the WEC.

A smoother season ahead

With fewer drivers facing direct conflicts, teams appear better prepared to manage the Berlin-Interlagos overlap. As Formula E heads into its final stretch in Berlin before the London double-header finale, and WEC intensifies its championship battle at Interlagos, both series are working to minimize disruptions, ensuring fans enjoy the best of both worlds.

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