Monaco E-Prix date shift could keep Buemi in Formula E for 2026

The potential Monaco date change isn't primarily about accommodating Buemi — it's driven by a scheduling conflict in the Principality itself, which makes it a practical fix that happens to have driver-retention consequences. For Envision, the calculus is straightforward: one clash is manageable, four is not, and Buemi's value to the team is clearly high enough that they're willing to work around Toyota obligations if the calendar cooperates. The fact that Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds publicly acknowledged the conversation while carefully noting it still needs FIA ratification tells you this is real but not yet confirmed. Nyck de Vries sits in a quieter position — Mahindra appears less exposed to the clash problem, and his Gen4 seat looks secure regardless.