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Lucas di Grassi's greatest Formula E moments

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Lucas di Grassi has been synonymous with the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship since its inception back in 2014. Now, as his time in the all-electric championship draws to a close, it’s time to take a look back at his greatest moments.

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Beijing 2014 (Season 1)

It all began in China, with the first-ever Formula E race, held on September 13, 2014, at the Beijing Olympic Green Circuit. Renault’s Nico Prost took pole for the inaugural E-Prix, but the weekend is remembered most for what happened on the last lap.

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Whilst attempting to overtake Prost for the lead on the inside of the final corner, German Nick Heidfeld collided with the leader, resulting in Heidfeld’s car being sent into a dramatic airborne roll which saw him end up in the barrier, car upside down.

Thankfully, both drivers were unhurt but their last lap retirements allowed Lucas di Grassi, who had spent much of the race in third, to race across the line and secure the first-ever Formula E victory - and the first of many for di Grassi.

Mexico City 2017 (Season 3)

The 2017 Mexico City E-Prix has gone down in history as one of the most exciting and action packed races in the history of the championship, with di Grassi winning the race, after starting from P15 on the grid.

The Brazilian’s race appeared to be over before it had really begun, after being involved in a collision on the first lap that destroyed his rear wing and forced him to pit for repairs. Now at the back of the field, all Lucas and the Audi squad could do was hope for a Safety Car, a hope that was soon fulfilled.

On lap 18, Race Control deployed the Safety Car to retrieve Oliver Turvey, who had stopped on track due to a technical failure. Sensing an opportunity, Audi called di Grassi in for his mandatory pit stop to swap to his second car, a bold strategy, and one which would mean Lucas would have to make his second battery last for 28 laps - far longer than the cars were designed to run at full racing speed.

When the race leader, Jean-Eric Vergne, eventually pitted, di Grassi took over control of the race. He spent the final laps in extreme energy-saving mode, successfully defending against the charging Frenchman to take the win.

"I knew I had to be perfect. Every joule of energy mattered, it was the most difficult race of my life,” said di Grassi.

Montreal 2017 (Season 3)

Formula E season finales have never been short of drama, and 2017 was no exception. Heading into the weekend, Sebastien Buemi had a comfortable 10 point lead over his closest championship rival, Lucas di Grassi, but it would be far from straightforward.

After crashing in practice, Buemi’s Renault squad had a big rebuild on their hands which included a battery replacement, resulting in the Swiss driver taking a 10-place grid penalty. Fortune's wheel had spun in di Grassi’s favour.

Starting from pole position, di Grassi led every lap, comfortably securing the race win and more importantly the 25 points that came with it. Buemi fought hard to finish the E-Prix in 4th, but in the post-race inspection, his car was found to be 4kg underweight, resulting in disqualification.

In the final race of the 2016/17 Formula E season, di Grassi played it safe, finishing in 7th, which was more than enough to crown him the Season 3 Champion.

Mexico City 2019 (Season 5)

The 2019 Mexico City E-Prix was a worthy successor of the 2017 edition when it came to excitement and late-race drama.

Starting from pole position, Pascal Wehrlein led almost the entire race, defending brilliantly against the relentless charge of Lucas di Grassi. But in the final laps, it all started going wrong for the German driver. A rare miscalculation by the Mahindra team forced Wehrlein into extreme energy-saving mode on the final lap.

In the final 50 meters of the E-Prix, the Mahindra ran out of energy, slowing to a crawl just before the finish line. Taking advantage, di Grassi snuck past, taking the race victory by just 0.210 seconds.

Heartbreak for Wehrlein, elation for di Grassi and an iconic Formula E moment that will never be forgotten.

London 2022 (Season 8)

The 2022 London E-Prix was a moment of redemption for Lucas di Grassi who attempted to right the wrongs of the previous year.

In the 2021 London E-Prix, Lucas and the Audi team made an audacious and ultimately controversial strategy call. When the Safety Car came out, Lucas was in 8th, but the team noticed he could technically drive through the pits and come out in the lead. This was because the pit lane at the ExCeL was physically shorter than the track and bypassed the outdoor section of the circuit.

Despite completing the pit stop, Stewards determined that the Audi didn’t actually stop for long enough to satisfy the requirement, resulting in a drive-through penalty. The team elected to ignore the penalty, believing that they were within the rules, which meant Lucas took the race victory…but was immediately disqualified from the race.

He had no such difficulty keeping hold of the win in 2022, crossing the line first after a tactical chess match with Jake Dennis. A moment of redemption, and a 13th career win for di Grassi, which tied him with Buemi for the most Formula E wins (at the time).

Miami 2025 (Season 11)

The 2025 Miami E-Prix marked an eagerly awaited return to the Sunshine State, and for Lucas di Grassi a long awaited return to the podium with his new team, Lola Yamaha ABT.

Lucas had qualified well for the race, starting from a respectable 7th. From there, he performed well, making the most of the opportunities presented by the Homestead-Miami Speedway and progressing up the field to third.

Following the race, he was elevated to second on the podium, as several cars were penalised for failing to use both Attack Mode activations during the race. To date, his podium marks the best race finish for the Lola squad.

SCHEDULE: Where, when and how to watch or stream the 2026 Hankook Berlin E-Prix, Rounds 7 & 8

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’s 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.

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

Free Practice 3: Sunday 3 May, 09:30 local / 08:30 BST
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