Race Director Scot Elkins to step back from role after 10 years of service

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Formula E Race director Scot Elkins has decided to step back from his role after 10 years, the championship confirmed on Thursday.

Elkins has served for 10 years at the head of the race weekends in the Formula E World Championship and has seen the championship go through many eras of cars and has seen many different champions be crowned.

The race director has decided to make the step back following the conclusion of the Miami E-Prix on April 12 and the decision has been made based on personal reasons and following the passing of his father back in December.

He will be replaced by his deputy race director from 2021, Marek Hanaczewski, who has been involved in various different roles within Race Control since the championship began in 2014.

On his decision to step side, Elkins spoke to Formula E media about his reasons why.

Elkins said: "After 10 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."

Elkins continued his statement by saying: "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."

Elkins is to have three more rounds in his role. The two in Jeddah before saying goodbye to the role in Miami in what will be an emotional farewell for him on his own country's soil. He has served this sport a great deal and was a well respected man in the paddock. 

There is no doubt that respect will continue from the paddock as he steps aside and puts aside his family related troubles, which shows a great human side to the guy in charge of one of the fastest growing motorsport championships around the globe.

In his replacement, Hanaczewski will be hoping to fulfil the role just as Elkins did in the championships. On his new chapter awaiting him, Hanaczewski spoke to Formula E media.

Hanaczewski said: "Stepping into the role of Race Director is an exciting new chapter in my motorsport career and the continuation of a ourney 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."


Formula E returns on February 13th for the rookie free practice at the Jeddah E-Prix weekend, at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.

Brandon Whiteside 
Writer & X Contributor - F1 Journal