Elkins to retire as Formula E race director after Miami round

Lengthy-time System E race director Scot Elkins will retire from his function following this 12 months’s Miami E-Prix, along with his deputy Marek Hanaczewski set to take over.

Elkins, who has fulfilled the function since 2017 and has grow to be a typical presence throughout System E’s broadcast of race control-to-driver radio communications, cited the current passing of his father as a big consider his resolution to step down.

Hanaczewski, who was carried out as race director for the Sao Paulo season opener, will assume the lead function on the inaugural Jeddah E-Prix earlier than Elkins places his hand on the tiller for the ultimate time in Miami.

Elkins’ plan had been to retire from his FIA obligations on the finish of the present 2024-25 season, and said that he would stay lively in motorsport in his native America.

“After 10 years in System E, the time has come for me to retire as race director,” Elkins mentioned.

“With the current lack of my father this previous December, I’ve new obligations that require my time and a spotlight at residence. 

“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 initiatives based mostly within the USA. 

“I’ve been honoured to be part of the System 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 workers that may stay. We’ve labored carefully collectively and I do know they’re dedicated to creating the ABB FIA System E World Championship a hit, this season and within the many to return.”

Previous to becoming a member of System E, Elkins held roles with the erstwhile ChampCar collection and IMSA, and dovetailed FE with occasional appearances on System 1’s staff of race administrators – notably being certainly one of Michael Masi’s deputies throughout 2021.

Hanaczewski has additionally been concerned with System E for a prolonged spell, having been on the race route staff since 2014 and served as Elkins’ deputy from the 2022 season.

“Entering into the function 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,” mentioned Hanaczewski.

“Since 2017, I’ve had the privilege to work alongside Scot, who has been not solely an excellent chief but in addition a mentor, instructor and buddy. 

“I’m extremely grateful for the information, expertise and belief he has shared with me through the years. His contribution to System E is simple, and I deeply respect the time we’ve got spent working collectively.

“Now, I look ahead to main race operations and guaranteeing the continued development and success of the ABB FIA System E World Championship.”