Scot Elkins to retire from ABB FIA Formulation E World Championship Race Director position, and to get replaced by present deputy, Marek Hanaczewski
Picture: Scot Elkins
ABB FIA Formulation E World Championship Race Director for the final seven years, Scot Elkins has determined to retire from his place in race management after the forthcoming Miami E-Prix (12 April) as a consequence of private causes. Marek Hanaczewski, who has been concerned in Formulation E in numerous race management features since 2014 and has served as Deputy Race Director since Season 8 (2021-22), will succeed Scot because the ABB FIA Formulation E World Championship Race Director.
Marek has developed his information and constructed his expertise whereas working intently with Scot and the workforce of FIA officers, and he’s now able to take up the reins. The Pole already has expertise as Race Director, having specifically fulfilled that position on the latest São Paulo E-Prix – the opening spherical of the present ABB FIA Formulation E World Championship marketing campaign.
To make sure a easy transition, Scot and Marek will swap roles from the upcoming Jeddah E-Prix (14-15 February). From the Monaco E-Prix (3-4 Could) onwards, Benoit Dupont, present Head of Circuit Operations in Formulation E and Sporting Issues in FIA World Endurance Championship, will assist Marek as Deputy Race Director. Additionally a Circuit Inspector, Benoit is a member of the FIA Excessive Efficiency Programme (HPP) for Race Administrators and Stewards and labored as Marek’s deputy in São Paulo on the finish of final 12 months.
Picture: Marek Hanaczewski
Marek Nawarecki, Senior Circuit Sport Director, FIA:
“For the previous seven seasons, Scot has made a serious contribution to the event of the ABB FIA Formulation E World Championship, which has grown significantly over that interval and continues to evolve. His involvement has been key to the administration of the game. Understanding his new circumstances, now we have mutually agreed to finish our sturdy collaboration after the Miami E-Prix. We’re grateful to Scot for being a terrific race director and workforce participant, and we want him all the perfect in his future endeavours. We now have full belief in Marek Hanaczewski and Benoit Dupont to take over and along with Scot, we’ll give all of them the assist they should proceed thriving and sustaining the excellence of our race management operations.”
Scot Elkins:
“After ten years in Formulation E, the time has come for me to retire as Race Director. With the latest lack of my father this previous December, I’ve new obligations that require my time and a spotlight at dwelling. Whereas I had hoped to finish Season 11 and retire at its conclusion, my plans have now been accelerated and my focus stays on my household. I’ll proceed working in motorsport, totally on tasks based mostly within the USA. I’ve been honored to be part of the Formulation E paddock and am grateful for the friendships which have grown through the years. Though I’m very unhappy to go away, I’m assured within the employees that can stay. We now have labored intently collectively and I do know they’re dedicated to creating the ABB FIA Formulation E World Championship a hit, this season and within the many to come back.”
Marek Hanaczewski:
“Moving into the position of Race Director is an thrilling new chapter in my motorsport profession, and the continuation of a journey that started 13 years in the past. Since 2017, I’ve had the privilege to work alongside Scot, who has been not solely a terrific chief but in addition a mentor, instructor and good friend. I’m extremely grateful for the information, expertise and belief he has shared with me through the years. His contribution to Formulation E is plain, and I deeply recognize the time now we have spent working collectively. Now, I look ahead to main race operations and guaranteeing the continued development and success of the ABB FIA Formulation E World Championship.”
