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Sebastien Buemi had been linked with an exit from Formula E having been in the series since the very beginning; however, the recent Monaco winner has other ideas.
Formula E veteran Sebastien Buemi confirmed in an interview with RacingNews365 that discussions have been held with Envision regarding a new contract, showing interest in the upcoming Gen4 introduction. Buemi, the Season 2 FE champion, was previously rumored to be considering leaving the series due to concerns over potential clashes with the World Endurance Championship (WEC). Fortunately, for the 2025/26 season, FE and WEC have managed to schedule without any overlaps, relieving tensions regarding scheduling conflicts. With Buemi’s commitments to Toyota in WEC, the avoidance of clashes between FE and WEC calendars for the foreseeable future is crucial for his career decisions. Buemi expressed his openness to continue in FE, especially with the forthcoming Gen4, which promises significant improvements and enhanced performance. Looking ahead to the introduction of Gen4 in late 2026, Buemi sees an exciting future for FE, aiming to race in the fastest and most powerful car the series has ever had, potentially rivaling the speeds of Formula 2 and even F1. Ultimately, the absence of calendar conflicts between FE and WEC in the coming years will play a pivotal role in Buemi’s decision-making, prioritizing continuity and avoiding any missed races due to schedule overlaps.
