The New Face of Motorsports with Lucas Di Grassi

On the Move: A Siemens Automotive Podcast

“Definitely, this will be part of a new world of how motorsport will be seen and done in the future. I don't think all motorsports is going to go this way. But again, sports are changing - fan experience, TV, the way you stream, what people are interested in, what brands are actually looking to sponsor. So all of this is evolving very fast. So definitely I think there is a very big opportunity for Extreme E and Formula E to grow within this new experience”

The face of motorsports is changing. Sustainability initiatives and increasing calls to protect the environment have seen the introduction of electric vehicles into motorsports alongside new championships like Formula E and Extreme E. So what does this mean for the sport’s future and the drivers who compete in motorsports racing?

In this episode, Ed Bernardon interviews Lucas Di Grassi, Formula E champion and former Formula 1 driver. Lucas and Ed discuss what it’s like racing in Formula E, how motorsports have integrated sustainability into the sport, what effects championships like Formula E have had on sustainable technological advancements in the real world, how sustainability and environmentalism are shaping the sport, and so much more!

Some Questions Asked:

• What's the driving force behind Lucas Degrassi? (1:46)
• What would you say were the top three memorable moments from your career (6:05)
• What does [the ESkootr Championship] provide that other racing championships don't provide? (29:34)
• What would you say are the biggest contributions that Formula E has made to commercial automotive? (45:55)
• What are your thoughts on what the crossover point is, in terms of number of miles, you have to drive an electric vehicle, more or less, when it finally becomes truly an advantage from a sustainability standpoint? (56:45)

What You’ll Learn in this Episode:

• What Lucas believes the new face of motorsports is going to be (19:40)
• How Lucas believe electric drive is changing the world (33:24)
• How Lucas sees regulations around EVs changing with technological advancements (37:41)
• What technology Lucas is proud to see transfer from Formula E to the commercial world (51:14)

Connect with Lucas Di Grassi:

• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Website

Connect with Ed Bernardon:

• LinkedIn
• Future Car: Driving a Lifestyle Revolution
• Motorsports is speeding the way to safer urban mobility
• Siemens Digital Industries Software