Paysafe Envision Formula E Team has confirmed that British racer Zak O’Sullivan will step up to a full-time Formula E seat for Season 13, following a year of development work with the team.
The 21-year-old has spent the past season becoming familiar with the team and its machinery, carrying out simulator duties and participating in a number of rookie test sessions. His first Formula E appearance came ahead of the Season 11 Jeddah E-Prix, when he took part in the championship’s Rookie Free Practice session.
For O’Sullivan, the opportunity represents the culmination of a year spent working closely with the team and preparing for a move into the electric championship’s full-time field.
“I am very excited to be joining the team full-time for the upcoming season,” O’Sullivan said. “I’ve spent the last year embedding myself into the team and can’t wait to get the season started in the new GEN4 car.”
Paysafe Envision Formula E Team Managing Director and CTO Sylvain Filippi believes O’Sullivan’s work with the team over the past year has prepared him well for the challenge ahead.
“We are very happy to announce Zak as a full-time driver for Season 13 and beyond,” said Filippi. “We’ve spent a lot of time with him during Season 12, and he has established himself in the team very well.”
Filippi added that the team had been impressed by both O’Sullivan’s performances on track and his contribution away from the circuit.
“We are very much looking forward to seeing him race in our car and embarking on his rookie season in Formula E with us,” he said.
With his Formula E debut now approaching, O’Sullivan will look to convert his promising junior record and rookie-session performances into a strong first full season at the highest level of electric single-seater racing.
His arrival as a full-time Formula E driver marks the latest step in a rapidly developing career. O’Sullivan built his reputation in karting before moving into single-seaters, racing in FIA Formula 3 in 2023 and FIA Formula 2 in 2024.
More recently, O’Sullivan has gained valuable experience in Japan’s Super Formula championship, further demonstrating his ability to adapt to different cars and racing environments.
