Formula E World Championship 2022: Talking points as Stoffel Vandoorne eyes coronation at inaugural Seoul e-prix

Season 8 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship reaches a dramatic conclusion this weekend for the inaugural 2022 Hana Bank Seoul E-Prix. With four drivers still mathematically capable of securing the title, and the Teams’ Championship up for grabs too, it is set to be a thrilling weekend of wheel-to-wheel action.

Ad Ahead of the double-header in the South Korean capital, here are all your talking points: London ePrix'It means everything' — Di Grassi spoils Dennis' party in London31/07/2022 AT 18:15 Vandoorne vying for victory The Formula E World Championship title for Season 8 is Stoffel Vandoorne (Mercedes-EQ)’s to lose. The Belgian will start the weekend top of the Drivers’ Championship 36 points clear of second-placed Mitch Evans (Jaguar TCS Racing), with Edoardo Mortara (ROKIT Venturi Racing) a further five points back.

Vandoorne has been the series’ most consistent performer this term, having scored in all but one E-Prix and securing podium finishes in half of the races, and it is that characteristic consistency that has enabled the 30-year-old to break away from the chasing pack. This weekend’s double-header represents the final hurdle for Vandoorne, who will be confident of securing a maiden electric title and be crowned World Champion.

However, with 58 points up for grabs in Seoul across the two races, Vandoorne will need to be wary of the challenges of Evans and Mortara in a series renowned for its competitiveness. “The teams have become massively competitive, and the margins now between everyone are just getting smaller, so it's becoming harder as well to achieve those good results,” said Vandoorne ahead of the finale.