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Cyril Blais has been appointed Team Principal of Maserati MSG Racing ahead of Season 11 of the FIA Formula E World Championship. Blais had previous been Deputy Team Principal along with the team’s co-Managing Partner, Jose Aznar, the pair steadying the team’s ship after the shock departure of James Rossiter before Season 10. The Frenchman […]
Blais had previously served as Deputy Team Principal alongside Jose Aznar, helping the team navigate through the departure of James Rossiter before Season 10. He initially joined the team as a race engineer for Lucas di Grassi when it was Venturi Racing, and later continued his role with Maximilian Günther under the Maserati brand, achieving victories in Jakarta and Tokyo. Maserati appointed Blais as the leader of Maserati MSG Racing for Season 11 and beyond, emphasizing his leadership skills over engineering. Blais reflected on the importance of teamwork and the team’s resilience during challenging times, emphasizing the need for a strong and experienced leadership group. The team is preparing for Season 11 with new drivers Jake Hughes and Stoffel Vandoorne, replacing Günther and Jehan Daruvala for a fresh start.
