EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW :
ELLIS SPIEZIA
Ellis Spiezia tells us about his journey in racing and how it led him to become an electric vehicle racing driver and sustainability influencer
Drawn to the excitement of racing at a young age , Ellis Spiezia is a keen advocate of electric racing as a sustainability initiative – motorsport of the future . He moved from kart racing to sim and indoor karting in 2017 and found his natural racing ability led him to excel in motorsport .
He took part in his first Lucas Oil Race School event in a beginner open wheel car , leading him to focus on electric racing . After 2 years competing in European eKart championships , Spiezia switched to road cars in 2022 , driving electric formulas & Ford Fiesta .
Fast-forward to today and Spiezia expects to race the electric Mini with NXT Gen Cup , electric formula , in the ERA Championship , and also some combustion TCR .
At just 17 years old , he is an eloquent speaker who evangelises positive actions to mitigate climate change and has become a great influence to his generation both in terms of sustainability and racing . Featuring in Sustainability Magazine LIVE New York , we caught up with Spiezia after the fact for an exclusive interview about his journey .
HOW DID YOUR LOVE FOR RACING COME ABOUT ?
Cars have been an interest for me as far back as I can remember . I don ’ t come from a motorsport family , but my grandfather is a massive car guy . After playing Forza on my XBOX 24 / 7 and him teaching me how to drive a five speed , I was hooked .
The constant chase of micro improvements was very addictive and I also enjoyed diving into the history of motorsport once I found that passion . I read , watched and studied everything about racing . I still do . It ’ s a passion , but it ’ s also what I think makes the difference between a fast driver and a great driver .
16 [ June 2023 ] EVMAGAZINE . COM