So how does it feel to be part of one of the most sustainable sports? Great, according to Formula E champion, Stoffel Vandoorne! As he explains, Formula E, the driving competition for electric cars, is “really a championship that is on the rise, that is pushing sustainability, electrification and bringing that racing to the cities as well.” Stoffel gives an inspiring account of how he prepares physically and mentally for a race, what makes a Formula E car different to drive, what business leaders can learn from his champion mindset, the importance of dreaming big and never giving up, and much more! 1:16 - Upbringing and inspiration for racing3:34 - Preparing physically and mentally for a race7:30 - Formula E: One of the most sustainable sports!9:26 - The Formula E car - what’s different?12:12 - Career in racing: focus on the journey17:03 - What businesses can learn from racing20:18 - Favorite race track21:40 - Next big goal23:06 - Life outside of racingStoffel Vandoorne is a Belgian professional racing driver in Formula E, the championship for electric cars. Until July 2024 he was a pilot for the DS Penske team, which Syensqo is proud to sponsor. Vandoorne's racing career started at the age of six, competing in kart championships – and this led him all the way to becoming the champion of the 2015 GP2 Series and winning the 2021–22 Formula E World Championship.***This podcast was recorded in June 2024, when Stoffel was still with the DS Penske team. We wish him the best in his next adventure!  For additional details about the podcast, show notes, and access to resources mentioned during the show, please visit https://www.syensqo.com/en/podcast