Formula E has announced it will give rookies the chance to take to the track ahead of next month’s inaugural Jeddah E-Prix.
The test, scheduled for Thursday February 13th, one day before the first race of the double-header, will enable teams to field its new generation of talent, and handing them the opportunity to sample the faster and exciting GEN3 Evo model.
The test will continue FE’s and the FIA’s joint-pledge to give young drivers a clear pathway to top-level motor racing.
It is not the first time in FE’s history that such an event has taken place, with Season 10 showcasing young talent last year with rookie tests at both Misano and Berlin.
FE’s co-founder and Chief Championship Officer Alberto Longo said: “Following on from the success of our Official Women’s Test in November, we’re thrilled to introduce this dedicated Rookie Free Practice session at the Jeddah E-Prix.
“It’s a crucial next-step in fulfilling our commitment to nurturing the next generation of racing talent, including young women.
“This opportunity to drive the cutting-edge GEN3 Evo car will provide invaluable experience for these young drivers, and we believe it will significantly contribute to developing the future stars of Formula E and motorsport as a whole.”
Pablo Martino, the FIA’s Head of Formula E echoed those sentiments, saying: “It’s crucial for the FIA to allow drivers to develop their careers through FIA World Championships, and the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship has one of the most competitive grids around.
“Many of its current stars gained their first Formula E experience in one of these rookie sessions or tests, and to provide such opportunities for the next generation of promising talents to discover the specifics of Formula E and EV racing – and adapt their driving style accordingly – is essential for the championship’s continuing growth.”
Teams will have until one week prior to the race weekend to announce their drivers and allocate them car numbers.
