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

<p>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.</p><p></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>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!</p><p></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>0:00 Intro To Formula E</p><p>3:07 Early Rejections</p><p>4:50 Startup Challenges</p><p>8:42 Formula E in Saudi</p><p>11:19 Extreme H</p><p>12:11 Sustainability and Real Impact</p><p>16:39 The Future of Racing</p><p>18:15 Formula E vs Formula 1</p><p>20:10 Growth of Formula E</p><p>25:26 The Thrill of Starting New Projects</p><p>26:38 Growing Global Fanbase</p><p>29:07 Burnout and Constant Travel</p><p>30:01 Mentors</p><p>31:10 IWC Rapid-Fire Questions</p><p>32:12 Closing Remarks &amp; Final Reflections</p>