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RacingNews365 spoke exclusively to Season 8 Formula E World Champion Stoffel Vandoorne about his road to redemption.
Defending a title in Formula E is extremely challenging due to the intense competition in the all-electric championship. With the smallest mistakes potentially costing victory, successfully retaining the Drivers’ Championship is rare. Only Jean-Eric Vergne has managed to defend his title, a feat accomplished between Season 4 and Season 5. Stoffel Vandoorne faced significant obstacles when defending his title in Season 9, switching from Mercedes-EQ to DS Penske and adapting to the new Gen3 car. The transition proved difficult, as Vandoorne struggled to match the success of the previous season, finishing 11th in the standings. Despite the challenges, Vandoorne reflects on the experience, acknowledging the complexities of adapting to new teams, cars, and maintaining competitiveness. The Belgian driver remains optimistic and determined, focusing on learning from the setbacks and preparing for future opportunities in Formula E.
