TV star Tom Skinner disrupts Formula E team Envision ahead of 2023 London E-Prix by taking drivers out to cafe
TV STAR Tom Skinner disrupted Formula E team Envision’s preparation for this weekend’s London races by taking the drivers to Dino’s cafe for breakfast.
Skinner, along with Envision drivers Nick Cassidy and former Formula 1 star Sebastien Buemi hailed a black cab and set off to Dino’s cafe, where London-born Skinner treated the duo to steak and ale pie for breakfast.
Cassidy remains in contention to win the Driver’s Championship and Skinner, famous for his motivational speeches, had some words of encouragement.
He said: “I want you to go out there, I want you to put on your helmet, put on your gloves, get in that car.
“Look in the mirror and go, ‘I am the absolute governor, I’m going to win this race. Nobody is going to overtake me because I am the champion and I am going to fly around that track quicker than anyone in the world because, do you know why? I believe in myself.’
“And don’t go home until you are proud. You, my friend, are going to win it. Ah bosh!”
Skinner added that former F1 driver Buemi’s experience is catching up with him.
He added: “You’re 32, but you look a lot older because of the stress.”
London hosts the final two Formula E races of the season – Saturday and Sunday – and Envision lead the team standings by 14 points.
Cassidy remains in contention for the Drivers’ Championship, trailing Jake Daniels by 24 points.
Drivers that finish in the top ten of each race earn points, with 25 going to the winner.
Skinner made a name for himself on The Apprentice – a far cry from selling knocked-off goods and sleeping on the floor.
He recently became a dad to twins with his wife Sinead who gave birth four weeks early.