Scot Elkins to retire from ABB FIA Method E World Championship Race Director function, and to get replaced by present deputy, Marek Hanaczewski
Picture: Scot Elkins
ABB FIA Method 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 result of private causes. Marek Hanaczewski, who has been concerned in Method E in varied race management features since 2014 and has served as Deputy Race Director since Season 8 (2021-22), will succeed Scot because the ABB FIA Method E World Championship Race Director.
Marek has developed his data and constructed his expertise whereas working intently with Scot and the staff 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 function on the latest São Paulo E-Prix – the opening spherical of the present ABB FIA Method 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 Might) onwards, Benoit Dupont, present Head of Circuit Operations in Method 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 significant contribution to the event of the ABB FIA Method 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, we’ve mutually agreed to finish our robust collaboration after the Miami E-Prix. We’re grateful to Scot for being an important race director and staff participant, and we want him all the perfect in his future endeavours. We have now 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 Method 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 tasks 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 tasks based mostly within the USA. I’ve been honored to be part of the Method 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 have now labored intently collectively and I do know they’re dedicated to creating the ABB FIA Method E World Championship successful, this season and within the many to come back.”
Marek Hanaczewski:
“Moving 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. Since 2017, I’ve had the privilege to work alongside Scot, who has been not solely an important chief but in addition a mentor, instructor and pal. I’m extremely grateful for the data, expertise and belief he has shared with me through the years. His contribution to Method E is plain, and I deeply respect the time we’ve spent working collectively. Now, I look ahead to main race operations and guaranteeing the continued progress and success of the ABB FIA Method E World Championship.”
