How Formula E Was Nearly Shut Down; Now It Boasts 17 Races on Its Global Calendar | Alejandro Agag 149

How Formula E Was Nearly Shut Down; Now It Boasts 17 Races on Its Global Calendar | Alejandro Agag 149

Author: Mo Islam May 11, 2025 Duration: 33:46

Spanish entrepreneur and former politician, Alejandro Agag is best known for pioneering sustainable motorsport. In 2012, he founded Formula E Holdings, launching the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in 2014—the first-ever all-electric single-seater racing series. Under his leadership, Formula E has grown into a global platform for advancing electric vehicle tech and championing sustainability.

 

On this episode, Mo and Alejandro dive into the early struggles of getting Formula E off the ground—the highs, the lows, who backed him, who didn’t—and how it all led to a 15-race calendar and partnerships with some of the biggest brands in the world!

 

0:00 Intro To Formula E

3:07 Early Rejections

4:50 Startup Challenges

8:42 Formula E in Saudi

11:19 Extreme H

12:11 Sustainability and Real Impact

16:39 The Future of Racing

18:15 Formula E vs Formula 1

20:10 Growth of Formula E

25:26 The Thrill of Starting New Projects

26:38 Growing Global Fanbase

29:07 Burnout and Constant Travel

30:01 Mentors

31:10 IWC Rapid-Fire Questions

32:12 Closing Remarks & Final Reflections


Hosted by Mo Islam, The Mo Show is a conversation held in English, rooted in the daily rhythms and broader narratives of life in Saudi Arabia. This podcast moves beyond headlines to explore the textures of local society and the diverse cultural currents shaping the region. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair for a candid discussion, where personal stories and thoughtful observations reveal the complexities and warmth of a community in flux. You’ll hear from a variety of voices-locals and long-term residents, artists and entrepreneurs, everyday people with compelling perspectives-all contributing to a richer, more nuanced picture. The conversations are unscripted and meandering in the best way, often uncovering unexpected connections between tradition and modernity, or between individual dreams and collective identity. Tuning into this podcast offers a genuine sense of place, a listening experience that feels both intimate and expansive. It’s for anyone curious about the human stories behind the social and cultural evolution within the Kingdom, presented not as a lecture but as an ongoing, engaging dialogue.
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