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Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds has discussed high-profile influencer crashes in their racing machinery, from MrBeast to Izzy Hammond.
Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds has addressed influencer crashes involving high-profile individuals such as MrBeast and Izzy Hammond in their racing machinery.
The all-electric racing series has been actively targeting a younger audience by including influencers and YouTube stars in their events.
MrBeast experienced a crash in a GEN3 Evo race car in March 2025, followed by Izzy Hammond crashing at a Formula E influencer event in Saudi Arabia in February 2026.
Despite these incidents, Dodds defended the inclusion of influencers, emphasizing the importance of reaching a new fanbase who might not have previously been exposed to motorsport.
By leveraging the influence and reach of popular personalities like MrBeast, Formula E aims to attract and engage a diverse and enthusiastic audience while maintaining their unique brand identity.
