Formula E champion criticizes F1's energy-saving qualifying as 'not flat out'
Formula E champion Lucas di Grassi claims his series delivers true flat-out qualifying laps, a direct jab at F1 where drivers must currently save energy. He argues this makes Formula E the championship for the "ultimate lap time," even as its new Gen4 car narrows the performance gap with F1 to under five seconds.
Former F1 driver and Formula E champion Lucas di Grassi has delivered a pointed critique of Formula 1's current qualifying format, arguing that drivers in the all-electric series can push "flat out" for a single lap while their F1 counterparts cannot. His comments highlight a season-long issue in F1 where new power unit regulations have forced drivers to manage energy and lift-and-coast even during qualifying sessions, a practice absent in Formula E.
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