Alberto Longo

Alberto Longo is the Co-Founder and Chief Championship Officer of Formula E Holdings, a position he has held since the inception of the all-electric motorsport series in 2012. His role involves overseeing the championship's operations and strategic direction, focusing on promoting electric vehicles and sustainability in motorsport.

Background and Career

Longo began his career as an investment advisor at Santander Private Banking, where he worked for five years. He then transitioned into motorsport, becoming the Team Principal of the Barwa Addax Team from 2007 to 2013, during which he revitalized the team. His early involvement in motorsport also included commercializing Formula 1 TV rights in Spain alongside Alejandro Agag, who is also a co-founder of Formula E.23

Longo holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from the Universidad de Sevilla, which he completed between 1992 and 1997. His diverse experience in law and finance has contributed to his leadership role in Formula E, where he aims to demonstrate the potential of electric vehicles to improve urban life and reduce carbon emissions.123

Vision for Formula E

Under Longo's leadership, Formula E has positioned itself as a pioneer in sustainable motorsport. The championship not only focuses on thrilling racing but also emphasizes environmental responsibility by implementing sustainable practices at its events. Longo has articulated a vision for Formula E that includes significant community engagement and charitable contributions, reflecting the championship's commitment to leaving a positive legacy in host cities.34

His ambition for Formula E is to elevate it as the pinnacle of motorsport over the next decade, leveraging advancements in electric vehicle technology and expanding its global footprint.3