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A first, fact-finding foray into the Formula E paddock from Red Bull was quickly dismissed – and more than a decade on it’s no more involved than it was then. Is now the time to reconsider that?
At Formula E’s third-ever race in Punta del Este, in December 2014, a familiar figure, Helmut Marko, observed the quiet paddock and the fledgling electric racing series.
Although initially unimpressed with Formula E’s infancy, Marko acknowledged the potential of the series with support from Jean Todt, strong teams, and quality drivers.
Following his visit, Marko reportedly recommended that Red Bull focus on building their Formula 1 dominance, which they have done with drivers like Max Verstappen.
As Formula E evolves and gains engineering talent from F1, there is now discussion about potential involvement of F1 teams like Red Bull in Formula E, with talks ongoing between the series and F1 entities.
The upcoming Gen4 car promises increased speeds and exciting racing, offering the opportunity for F1 teams to collaborate, share knowledge, and even provide drivers to navigate the unique challenges of the all-electric championship.
