Formula E's Biggest Crashes EVER

Seven seasons of exciting racing comes with plenty of contact. Take a look back at some of the biggest shunts in Formula E history! Since that spectacular crash on the final corner of the first lap of our FIRST EVER race, it has been jam-packed full of unbelievable, jaw-dropping collisions 💥
00:00 - 00:07 Intro
00:08 - 00:59 Block on the last lap
01:00 - 01:16 Two into one
01:17 - 01:58 Yellow flag drama
01:59 - 02:47 Buemi's misjudgement
02:48 - 03:32 Vergne vs Piquet Jr
03:33 - 04:09 The Mahindras collide
04:10 - 04:40 Vergne vs Piquet Jr V2
04:41 - 05:03 Mortara dives in
05:04 - 05:44 Buemi into Frijns
05:45 - 06:25 Turn one chaos
06:26 - 06:46 Slip 'n slide
06:47 - 07:44 No luck for Bird
07:45 - 08:27 De Vries locks up
08:28 - 09:04 Lynn goes airborne
09:05 - 09:44 Start practice mayhem
09:45 - 10:59 Manhole vs Mercedes
11:00 - 12:49 Race start drama
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[@MMR_LM]

I will never understand what Prost was even trying to do with Heidfeld

[@ikbeniemandopaarde1936]

Killing him

[@nocturnemusique]

He was looking in the opposite mirror to the side Heidfeld was coming from so he couldn't see Heidfeld and thought it was safe to turn right, but it wasn't

[@speedstergaming600]

@@ikbeniemandopaarde1936 Don't!

[@hallvardhvidsten2217]

Clearly trying to block him from passing, and the result was horrible. He was extremely lucky Heidfeld was unharmed. Hope he was punished a lot.

[@lol__VEVO]

Looks like a blatant murder attempt, that or poor judgement

[@GallactusF1]

Nick Heifeld's Crash was Traumatic. It still amazes me how he got out of it Unharmed

[@crazycars81]

Wasn't that bad to honest

[@Xaliazxy]

Yh heck he’s even running, how safety has gotten soo much better

[@l.merbecks8144]

@@crazycars81 um what? I disagree! With no halo his head was maybe half a meter from being crushed between the barricade and the car. Also the first hit was at pretty high speed and the second hit was a fall from 4 meters high…

[@fastmclaren71]

Looks dramatic but was only about 50-60mph impact. Car just brushed itself of for that.

[@Jamiedebb]

@@crazycars81 ?

[@steliojennyfer1185]

When crashes happen in formula e it can change the whole championship

[@FIAFormulaE]

it sure can!

[@speedstergaming600]

@@FIAFormulaE Hi admin

[@_mevt.33]

@@FIAFormulaE Evans Motara and Dennis will agree

[@Philly_Willy]

@Jakob Andersen no

[@Philly_Willy]

@Jakob Andersen Niki lauda

[@HHPYEPIC42]

That first one is still some of the dirtiest driving I’ve ever seen

[@Irene-fg8fh]

Son of a 4 time F1 world champion

[@liontron8317]

Yeah, that was not "I was going into the corner and didn't see the other guy" situation.

[@Sarge714]

As someone that started watching races in the 60's the thing that stood out to me was - No Fires. It's amazing and awesome racing is so much safer than it used to be. I really enjoy Formula E and look forward to each race.

[@jojoshoot2392]

Well the cars are electric, so a fire is a bit harder to happen.

[@michielwesselingh661]

@@jojoshoot2392 Concern is that the batteries could get punctured and short out, causing a lithium fire.

[@yhelloh]

@@michielwesselingh661 that is a concern but less likely than current ICE racing

[@nerd_nato564]

@@yhelloh Nah, ICEs nowadays are quite hard to blow up in a collision, same for fuel tanks. Not that the batteries are much easier, but a lithium fire would be pretty much the worst of news on a race track.

[@MABfan11]

i wouldn't discount the chance that we'll see a fire crash, but it will be a really hard crash, like Grosjean's

[@ecranfortessa]

That first crash... I really wanted to see how the drivers fight... like in NASCAR. 😂

[@heydyshshdh8359]

Now that's a lot of damage

[@FIAFormulaE]

🥲

[@holdencross5904]

@@FIAFormulaE what happened to the full seasons? They’ve all been deleted

[@nicolasmathews8084]

Next year will be absolutely amazing

[@FIAFormulaE]

we can't wait!

[@zach-ipsf1]

I'm an F1 fan, but I respect how incredible Formula E is 👏

[@vickolous]

4:26 "that can really.. damage the balloons in the pelvis" my favorite quote ever

[@LiamTalksMotorsport]

It’s bones he says it’s his Scottish accent.

[@nallid7357]

I heard balls and pelvis

[@JJW410]

@@LiamTalksMotorsport Right? Like in what world does that sound like balloons?

[@thelittleowl1]

@@LiamTalksMotorsport hes not even scottish. hes american.

[@LiamTalksMotorsport]

@@thelittleowl1 born in Lothian & went to school in Edinburgh. He didn’t even race in America until he was 24.

[@Av1cenna29]

Cant wait for next season

[@FIAFormulaE]

neither can we!

[@bigfallguyboiandbiglegoboi1969]

Jesus Christ. That first one. I’m normally an F1 fan but seeing that is.... wow.

[@superduperbooper3987]

8:10 making the cars kiss 😂

[@getnaenaed4222]

I'm surprised Monaco 2015 with Senna nearly flipping wasn't in here

[@arkitect5692]

Those recent Fe cars look amazing, sad to see them destroyed :(

[@Matchlin.]

Thank you guys. Formula E got me through some tough times 😊

[@FIAFormulaE]

💙⚡

[@Glegh]

1:23 *Charles leclerc getting flashbacks from 2018*

[@hermitgreenn]

The "best" part of Formula E crashes is you can hear everything, how violent the impacts are. So much more aggresive driving, exciting stuff.

[@karelpgbr]

The first clip I saw live and I remember I thought: "Did I just see someone die in the first season of a new series?" Luckily the answer was no, but wth was Prost doing man. Also, I love the 2017 Renault, Love the styling and livery, I'd love to have one!

[@cactusng]

The season finale was such a shame. I would've loved to see Evans and Mortara duke it out

[@juliemittel3931]

8:46 man, lynn's mark webber cosplay looked so realistic.

[@paulvanzyl2385]

is it bad that I laughed at this joke

[@TheMrFishnDucks]

A very thrilling video. Keep up the good work.

[@MB66_]

I have waited for this a long time. Glad everyone is ok.

[@discflame]

i love how the gen 1 front wings/wheel covers look. hopefully there'll be a stylistic return to them at some point in FE's future.

[@vinny7265]

Someone: How's life going? Me: 8:53

[@Kinggojo465]

Woah lots of crashes nice video

[@ChrisBigBad]

Everyone is safe. very nice. I saw the first crash live on TV. the commentators were all "one of the two is going to be the winner!" and I was like "well, actually...." and then they crashed each other out on the last corner. whoa!

[@MaxiF.]

Outstanding the series for unpredictable my top 3 of the biggest crashes in Fe ever are 1 lynn Airborne at season opener 2 Nick horror crash at World premier 3 Traffic jam Monaco S1

[@Zetra_33]

I love how the presentators are losing their voice. 🤣

[@FIAFormulaE]

pure passion 😂

[@Lastname6955]

Could have sworn this was uploaded a few days ago

[@FIAFormulaE]

👀

[@AdityaGuptaX]

It was dramatic movements but ya its same lol

[@gb10110]

Wow they did it again

[@Minemice]

Montreal Season 3 was one of the best Formula E weekends ever!!!

[@han5vk]

I forgot how Formula 1-like the first gen cars looked. Love the new ones so much more, that split rear wing is so gorgeous.

[@jayrap94]

I remember the very first Formula E race in China, I thought that all the drivers would treat it like an exhibition race. Was proven very wrong after the Heidfeld-Prost incident.

[@crazycars81]

It was surprising because it was littearly the first race

[@Ricky911_]

I love how they're highlighting the word "EVER" as if Formula E hasn't been around for only 7 years 😂

[@terryrodbourn2793]

I still think you race at Walk-in's Glenn Race Track!

[@nazmi6595]

i never been so early haha

[@Sarge714]

I think the best crash was in the e-racing series (with the real drivers) where there was a like a 20 car shunt moving around the track. :-)

[@rishisheth9977]

Felipe baby , haven’t heard that in a long time 😂

[@latella278]

I love how Formula E reply to some of the comments! Much better than Formula 1 on that aspect!

[@speedstergaming600]

Where's Checo Pérez?

[@speedstergaming600]

Where's your boss (Horner)?

[@Need1738]

Those first gen cars look so much better than 2023

[@AnikaJarlsdottr]

F1 Car Accelerates: *sounds like a Bumble Bee on Caffeine* FE Car Accelerates: *Sounds like a demon from hell as it screams in defiance at an uncaring god*

[@nevarran]

9:44 and these are the good roads in Rome :)

[@Ricky911_]

I've been living in Rome for the past 3 years and when I heard about the Rome Formula E Grand Prix, I honestly couldn't believe they found actual good roads to race on. When I actually watched the Grand Prix, I realised that wasn't the case at all. They tried their best looking for good roads and just said "Fuck it" when they realised they couldn't find any 😂😂

[@kyperactive]

This feels like a Reality TV Show, but in a good way B)

[@sumanrajsingh6804]

Bam!! Contact!!! Crashed!!!

[@fall6103]

i feel like formula e needs more recognition and attention

[@crazycars81]

Same with nascar

[@michaelmurray7199]

In a lot of these corners and chicanes, it’s like threading a needle. No doubt it makes things really interesting though.

[@nhs.14]

i don't know why, but anytime i watch formula e crash, it's so ridiculous i don't even know what in their mind to be in that situation on the first place. it's like i'm watching some burnout games or something where they prefer take each other rather than seeing someone pass them

[@timwarriner38]

All of FE's drivers are F1's retired and rejected. One reason why I don't watch it.

[@JJW410]

6:20 "Ooooh, Felippe! Felippe baby✋"

[@kertaspaper94]

Well I'll be damned, they finally showed THAT crash

[@kkarimpie]

Bro, thats too crazy for me. Absolutely abysmal.

[@SimplyTakuma]

_Elite Bumper Car Races_

[@nocturnemusique]

After New York and Seoul 2022 you’ll have to update this

[@lloydie6330]

0:26 damn he needs to be disqualified, that can kill a man.

[@Marcus442Rashford]

Ye but it was the final lap

[@cheekyseb910]

@@Marcus442Rashford seeing your reply with your pfp its laughable

[@Marcus442Rashford]

@@cheekyseb910 yeah it is

[@airaikharakor5966]

Idk why but watching Formula e crash is more interesting than F1😂

[@uraveragecringebrazilian]

4:22 OMG GODNESS

[@adammarjanovic]

This season has been so clean compared to past seasons, bit of a shame honestly, some of these are so clumsy that it’s hilarious

[@mexa_t6534]

It's pretty amazing how much safer these crashes have become. I'm not undersetimating the potential severity of Formula E accidents but seeing them actually pop out and walk out of a completely destroyed car is wild. Same with Rally, there haven't been any major injuries in a long time thanks to all the safety features. It's always a good thing when things become safer rather than riskier.

[@adityanair3673]

6:24 just Mahindra things 😂 off roading spirit

[@neosonixyz]

Let's add Seoul 22 to this list

[@c0cctan607]

Damn. Buemi really is a dirty driver isn't he

[@michalciesielski4707]

I love DS Teechetah

[@aleksi.am8]

NYC 2022. Hold my beer.

[@GeliCarlosJ]

these crashes are like what u see in F1 online w/ the late swerving, kamikaze divebombs, and the no leaving of the space whatsoever we can safely say Fernando Alonso ain't going to Formula E cuz u MUST ALWAYS LEAVE THE SPACE 😂😂

[@ahmarelvirgio823]

The first one is ridiculous, Prost was a lunatic

[@kevinflores4045]

They should've added fuji for the season finale on formula e.

[@envixyy]

luckily this motorsport has no deaths😀

[@celescence]

8:10 now, kiss!

[@jackanator1716]

I realised that the Prost crash was caused because Prost was looking in his right mirror and not his left so he turned in as he thought there was no car and then 💥

[@geraintevans7381]

How did nick Heidfeld survive that?😮

[@dazwahmogwai1772]

I find that lots of their first names are the same as formula 1 first names

[@nandolorris]

i wonder what it would be like if f1 drivers just did a one-off race in formula e? do you think that theyd get faster laps than normal FE drivers in an Fe car? would they do better or worse with the Fe car?

[@crazycars81]

Worse.

[@AlexanderPavel]

A lot of FE drivers now are top drivers from F2 that couldn't get into F1 because there simply aren't enough spots in F1 at the moment. Nyck De Vries could definitely be a top driver in F1, but there's simply no room for him at the moment except as a reserve driver. So I would say the current FE drivers wouldprobably be faster as they're close to as good as F1 drivers but have more experience in the FE cars. Experience is the most important factor here.

[@nandolorris]

@@AlexanderPavel fair enough. you make a lot of good points.

[@AliHussain23609]

The suspensions are so sensitive

[@bitter_vanilla]

this is wilder than moto3

[@hydrofarmer15]

These guys drop block passes like it's motocross.

[@kevinflores4045]

We want Bridgestone tires please.

[@HARTTG]

7:47 KARMA😂

[@muhammadrifkiprasetya5486]

No London Season 2 ? Buemi & Di Grassi

[@vanshchawla9447]

here after nyc 2022 lol

[@ha12ax]

Sip indonesia terbaik aspalnya setelah memperhatikan tiap race disini yang ada pola sambungan dan kayak polisi tidurnya

[@GamerMangakaYudi98]

Mortara as Pedro Lamy and Evans as JJ Lehto accident on start

[@Sorga_myth_dewa_real]

what about setable autobreak assistance so could be deactive while close race,,thanks,,hhe

[@RandomKerbalizedGuy]

Formula e pilots are the wildest ever, making beginner errors breh.

[@mrduck8070]

I dont understand how nick survived

[@M0nTyKe]

I swear to God, Formula-E isn't about racecraft , it's about surviving the races. I can't understand how these drivers think their moves...

[@gre2gr925]

That music tho

[@elonmusk9697]

It's incredible how mind blowingly bad these very good drivers are driving in Fe

[@kr4ftt]

COME TO BRAZIL meme... But seriously, come to Brazil 🇧🇷🤣🤣🤣

[@stonexl]

Genuinely think Prost should've been kicked out of any FIA sanctioned event for that first one. I've seen people charged with attempted murder for less.

[@FrittenFriseurLPs]

Is that just me, or is Formula E only driving on weird city ciruits? It feels like

[@skyyy4501]

Formula E only drives in street circuits

[@piotrkobielus6156]

Race

[@rafaelbustamante4768]

The track is too small...😄

[@user-jj6lk6gj2w]

Pastor Maldonado, where are you? We're waiting!

[@dravenheissel]

The first one was an assassination attempt.

[@AxelSNeones]

Bro Lynn Did Mark Webber's Airborne 💀💀

[@ischwhit6747]

F1: oh, how cute

[@alfie_lufc4010]

From what I’ve seen from this video, a quarter of the FE grid doesn’t know how to overtake cleanly

[@RandomStuffPenguin]

Would you be able to update this video? It would just be better with more recent crashes like Sam birds crash in Rome 2023😊

[@martinchya2546]

I don't like promoting FE with crash videos. It's not something that promotion should be based around. Motosport fans want to see racing, not crashes.

[@speedstergaming600]

Crashed moment