Motorsport world plunged into mourning following dying of staff principal, 46
The motorsport world is in mourning after the sad death of Citroen Racing Formula E Team’s boss Cyril Blais as the sport and his colleagues paid touching tributes
Cyril Blais has tragically died
The motorsport world has been plunged into mourning following the sad death of team principal Cyril Blais.
Citroen Formula E team principal Blais has sadly passed away at the age of 46, just days before the Tokyo E-Prix. No cause of death has been disclosed.
The Frenchman’s death was confirmed by both Formula E and Citroen on Monday. Citroen Formula E director Beth Paretta said: “We are all so saddened to lose Cyril. Many of the team have known and worked with him for several years. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and colleagues throughout the paddock.
Cyril Blais was the team principal of Citroen Racing
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“Cyril believed so much in this team and we will respect his family’s wishes to honour him in the best way we can, by continuing to race in his memory with the exact dedication and passion he instilled in all of us.”
Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds added: “We are heartbroken by the loss of our colleague and friend, Cyril, and our heartfelt thoughts and condolences are with his family, loved ones and all those who knew him.
“Cyril’s passing is a devastating loss for his family, for MSG, Citroën Racing, and for our entire Formula E community. We have lost an extraordinary colleague, and someone many of us were proud to call a friend. The entire Formula E paddock is supporting one another through this incredibly difficult period.
“To honour his immense contribution to the sport, the Citroën Racing Formula E Team and the wider Formula E community will pay tribute to Cyril’s memory and incredible legacy during this weekend’s Tokyo E-Prix.”
Blais joined Citroen in 2021 as Lucas di Grassi’s race engineer when it was known as Venturi. He then looked after Maximilian Gunther for two seasons when the team became Maserati.
In 2023, he was promoted to chief engineer and soon after team principal of Maserati, keepng his role when the team became Citroen.
Blais previously worked in junior racing categories, including with Manor Motorsport and Arden in Formula 3 and Formula 2.
