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Lucas di Grassi: Formula 1 should focus on entertainment and leave electric to Formula E

Reigning Formula E champion Lucas di Grassi believes that Formula 1 should focus on the sport from an entertainment perspective and leave electric technology to Formula E following the planned removal of the MGU-H from F1 in the series' 2021 engine regulations. Di Grassi, 33, raced in Formula 1 in 2010 for Sir Richard Branson's fledgeling Virgin Racing squad and secured a best finish of 14th place at the Malaysian Grand Prix, beating team-mate Timo Glock in the Drivers' Championship before being replaced by Jerome d'Ambrosio for the 2011 season. F1, which currently uses V6 Hybird Turbo power units and has done since 2014, will see a change for 2021 with...
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