Formula E has attracted a mix of champions and experienced drivers from across motorsport. Many have strong links to endurance racing, particularly the World Endurance Championship.
Champions with Endurance Pedigree
Drivers such as Sébastien Buemi and Lucas di Grassi helped establish Formula E in its early seasons.
Buemi has also built a dominant career in endurance racing with Toyota, winning multiple titles and the 24 Hours of Le Mans plus the World Championship in Formula E. His success highlights the crossover between energy management in Formula E and strategy in endurance racing.
Di Grassi has competed at Le Mans and brings similar experience in efficiency and race management.
Dual Careers Across Formula E and WEC
Several drivers have raced in both championships at a high level.
Stoffel Vandoorne has combined Formula E success with Hypercar racing in the World Endurance Championship.
Jean-Éric Vergne, a two-time Formula E champion, has also competed in endurance racing, bringing experience across both formats.
These drivers show how skills transfer between sprint electric racing and long-distance endurance events.
Modern Champions and Wider Experience
Recent champions such as Nyck de Vries have also competed in endurance racing, including title success in WEC machinery.
Jake Dennis represents a newer generation, combining Formula E success with GT and endurance racing experience. This crossover continues to strengthen both championships.
Why the Link to WEC Matters
Both Formula E and WEC rely on efficiency, consistency, and race management.
Drivers must balance performance with energy use in Formula E, while endurance racing demands similar discipline over longer distances.
This overlap allows drivers to compete across both series and remain competitive.
Closing lineThe connection between Formula E and endurance racing continues to grow, with drivers moving between both championships and raising the level of competition.