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O’Sullivan Exits Super Formula for Envision FE Seat Alongside Guenther

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August 27, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • O’Sullivan, 21, traded two-year Super Formula/Super GT stint for Envision seat after impressive Estoril testing. Follows Barnard, Marti, Maloney abandoning F2 ladder for FE careers.
  • First full driver overhaul in Envision’s 12-season history follows championship collapse—from 2023 teams’ title to eighth (2024) and seventh (2025) after Cassidy’s Jaguar departure.
  • Buemi transitions to consultancy role post-retirement, continuing Gen4 development testing. Brings veteran insight without calendar stress, potentially crucial hidden advantage for rebuilding squad.
  • Eriksson exploring Penske return after losing seat. Managing director Filippi and chairman Jung executed nuclear reset after Monaco win proved lone bright spot in two inconsistent seasons.

UPCOMING:

  • Envision official driver announcement – September 2026
  • Extended Silverstone headquarters opening with Dynisma simulator – late 2026
  • Jaguar powertrain test days – September 2026

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

ABB FIA Formula E, jaguar, super formula

GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Sam Smith originally appearing on www.the-race.com