After the cancellation of the MotoGP grand final in Valencia, moved to Barcelona, it is the turn of Formula E to cancel the pre-season tests which were also planned on the circuit of the stricken Spanish city by floods. Alongside the FE's confirmed investment in victims, those responsible announce that another circuit has been selected to carry out the tests in question.
FE: the new generation with crazy acceleration will make its debut
Thus, it is the Circuito del Jarama in Madrid which will welcome all the teams and drivers. It is on this occasion that the GEN3 Evo and its acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 1.82 seconds will make its first rounds.
Alberto Longo, Formula E Championship Director, said:
« We are incredibly grateful to be able to kick off our pre-season testing in Madrid, an initiative made possible thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Circuito de Jarama team. Our thoughts are always with the Valencia community as we prepare to hit the track, as it is a place so close to our hearts.
« This season marks a milestone as we unveil the GEN3 Evo, showing off its incredible acceleration speeds for the first time. Furthermore, we are proud to make history with the first women's test. This is a first for an FIA championship and reflects our commitment to diversity and inclusion in motorsport. There is so much to celebrate as we prepare for the new season, which begins next month in São Paulo. Season 11 of Formula E, ¡vamos! »
Also note the establishment of a testing day dedicated to women, as announced a few weeks ago. Here is the complete program, day by day, made official by the bosses of the FE.
Here are all the drivers nominated by the teams entered in FE.
The upcoming pre-season tests will also be marked by an important event: the first ever test session reserved for women in an FIA championship. Scheduled for Friday November 8, this session will allow elite female drivers to discover the new GEN3 Evo racing car, on an equal footing with official Formula E drivers. Each championship team is required to line up at least one female pilot for the half-day session.
Each championship team is required to field at least one female driver for the half-day session, with teams encouraged to enter two drivers, all competing in cars from the current season. This historic test attracted the best talent from across motorsport, resulting in an exciting field of drivers.
Article published on 04/11/2024 at 4:49 p.m.
