Everything that went wrong in Lucas di Grassi’s farewell Formula E weekend
Lucas di Grassi endured a miserable final weekend in Formula E, with factors outside his control resulting in a double retirement in the London E-Prix. Even as the main focus remained on the championship battle at the front, Di Grassi’s swansong was one of the biggest talking points in London, as the Brazilian prepared to hang up his helmet after a brilliant career spanning over two ... Keep…
Lucas di Grassi's final Formula E weekend in the London E-Prix was marred by a series of issues that resulted in a double retirement. Despite starting from the back of the grid due to a three-place penalty, Di Grassi faced further setbacks. In the first race, a five-second penalty for speeding under a Full Course Yellow and a technical issue forced him to retire on lap 19.
In his farewell race, Di Grassi encountered yet another problem, having exceeded his inverter allocation, which led to a 10-second stop-and-go penalty. The car's technical difficulties ultimately forced him to retire after 18 laps. Although Di Grassi had already secured a memorable season with two victories, the London finale proved to be a bitter disappointment.
Nonetheless, Di Grassi expressed his gratitude for the support and achievements during his time with Lola Yamaha ABT Formula E Team, concluding that it was a memorable two years.
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