Scot Elkins to retire from ABB FIA Formula E World Championship Race Director role, and to be replaced by current deputy, Marek Hanaczewski 

Image: Scot Elkins

ABB FIA Formula E World Championship Race Director for the last seven years, Scot Elkins has decided to retire from his position in race control after the forthcoming Miami E-Prix (12 April) due to personal reasons. Marek Hanaczewski, who has been involved in Formula E in various race control functions since 2014 and has served as Deputy Race Director since Season 8 (2021-22), will succeed Scot as the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship Race Director.

Marek has developed his knowledge and built his experience while working closely with Scot and the team of FIA officials, and he is now ready to take up the reins. The Pole already has experience as Race Director, having in particular fulfilled that role at the recent São Paulo E-Prix – the opening round of the current ABB FIA Formula E World Championship campaign.

To ensure a smooth transition, Scot and Marek will swap roles from the upcoming Jeddah E-Prix (14-15 February). From the Monaco E-Prix (3-4 May) onwards, Benoit Dupont, current Head of Circuit Operations in Formula E and Sporting Matters in FIA World Endurance Championship, will support Marek as Deputy Race Director. Also a Circuit Inspector, Benoit is a member of the FIA High Performance Programme (HPP) for Race Directors and Stewards and worked as Marek’s deputy in São Paulo at the end of last year.

Image: Marek Hanaczewski

Marek Nawarecki, Senior Circuit Sport Director, FIA:
“For the past seven seasons, Scot has made a major contribution to the development of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, which has grown considerably over that period and continues to evolve. His involvement has been key to the management of the sport. Understanding his new circumstances, we have mutually agreed to end our strong collaboration after the Miami E-Prix. We are grateful to Scot for being a great race director and team player, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavours. We have full trust in Marek Hanaczewski and Benoit Dupont to take over and together with Scot, we will give them all the support they need to continue thriving and maintaining the excellence of our race control operations.”

Scot Elkins:
“After ten years in Formula E, the time has come for me to retire as Race Director. With the recent loss of my father this past December, I have new responsibilities that require my time and attention at home.  While I had hoped to complete Season 11 and retire at its conclusion, my plans have now been accelerated and my focus remains on my family. I will continue working in motorsport, primarily on projects based in the USA. I have been honored to be a part of the Formula E paddock and am grateful for the friendships that have grown over the years.  Although I am very sad to leave, I am confident in the staff that will remain.  We have worked closely together and I know they are committed to making the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship a success, this season and in the many to come.”

Marek Hanaczewski:
“Stepping into the role of Race Director is an exciting new chapter in my motorsport career, and the continuation of a journey that began 13 years ago. Since 2017, I have had the privilege to work alongside Scot, who has been not only a great leader but also a mentor, teacher and friend. I am incredibly grateful for the knowledge, experience and trust he has shared with me over the years. His contribution to Formula E is undeniable, and I deeply appreciate the time we have spent working together. Now, I look forward to leading race operations and ensuring the continued growth and success of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.”