F1 drivers who stepped into the world of Formula E
It is always a wild sight when the giants of the Formula 1 world cross over into the electric theatre of Formula E. Since the series began, 89 drivers have tackled this discipline, including some names you might not expect to see on the entry lists. From Jacques Villeneuve—the only F1 World Champion to ever race in the series—to Pierre Gasly, who actually raced in Formula E before making his debut in the F1 paddock, the diversity of talent is stunning.
Some transitions were tougher than others. Felipe Massa joined Venturi Racing after his F1 career, managing a podium at the Monaco E-Prix, while Antonio Giovinazzi’s time with DRAGON PENSKE proved a difficult baptism of fire. Others, like Jerome d’Ambrosio, found a new rhythm in the electric series, securing three race wins across six seasons with Dragon and Mahindra Racing before moving into team management roles.
The history books also hold the brief, intense spells of Brendon Hartley with GEOX Dragon and the short-lived tenure of Jacques Villeneuve with Venturi. Whether they were veterans seeking a new challenge or young guns like Gasly jumping into the #9 Renault e.dams car, these drivers remind us that the machine—and the drive to race—remains the heart of it all.
