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Formula E Honors Cyril Blais After Tragic Loss: Racing In His Name
Highlights
- Formula E honors Cyril Blais, who died aged 43 last week
- Minute’s silence planned before Saturday’s Tokyo E-Prix race
- Tributes and condolence books set up at Formula E area
- Drivers recall Blais’ impact and share condolences publicly
- Blais had extensive experience across multiple racing categories
- Tokyo races serve as tribute to Blais’ legacy and influence
Formula E honors Cyril Blais, the Citroën team principal who died last week aged 43, during the Tokyo E-Prix double-header at Tokyo Big Sight.
The paddock observes a minute’s silence before Saturday’s race, framing a somber weekend shaped by Blais’ influence and relationships across the championship.
Condolence books in the Formula E area give fans and teams a formal space to pay respects, underlining the community’s collective response.
Pascal Wehrlein, now with Porsche, reflects on Blais’ guidance as his Mahindra race engineer in 2019–2020, describing the news as shocking and offering condolences to those closest to him.
“The grid will race in Cyril’s honor” captures the paddock’s shared message heading into the Tokyo E-Prix.
António Félix da Costa, who worked with Blais in Formula Renault 3.5 in 2012, says they effectively grew through motorsport together and extends support to Blais’ family and the Citroën team.
Reigning champion Oliver Rowland, despite not collaborating directly, calls Blais a motivated, highly respected competitor with a record of success across several categories.
Mitch Evans recalls Blais’ role on his GP3 teammate’s car during Evans’ 2012 title season, and his later attempts to recruit Blais to Jaguar, praising his creativity and engineering rigor.
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Evans describes Blais as “a clever, innovative engineer,” reflecting broad respect for his technical leadership.
Blais’ career spans Formula 2, Formula 3, GP3, and Formula Renault 3.5, combining technical authority with leadership roles that earned trust from drivers and teams.
A minute’s silence precedes Saturday’s race at Tokyo Big Sight, setting a reflective tone for the weekend.
Tokyo’s double-header becomes a unifying tribute as teams balance competitive priorities with remembrance, using public gestures to recognize Blais’ contribution to the paddock’s culture.
The schedule context amplifies the moment, with the Tokyo races serving both championship and commemorative significance for the field.
Across the garage walls and driver briefings, the message is consistent: continue with professionalism and commitment, reflecting the standards Blais set throughout his career.
Formula E’s community response is cohesive and respectful, ensuring Blais’ legacy endures through the people and teams he helped shape.
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A Minute’s Silence in Tokyo
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In Memory of Cyril Blais
1979 – 2024
Remembered with respect and gratitude — his guidance, innovation, and humanity shaped countless lives across the paddock.
1979 – 2024
Remembered with respect and gratitude — his guidance, innovation, and humanity shaped countless lives across the paddock.
The Formula E family races on in Tokyo, honoring his spirit.
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Zane Muniz writes across NASCAR, IndyCar, F1, IMSA, NHRA, and dirt-racing news. His breaking-news alerts and event previews ensure motorsport fans never miss a lap, drift, or drag-strip showdown.
