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Formula E team Cupra Kiro has expanded its ownership with British actor Idris Elba among the team’s new backers. The team joined Formula E this season after the former ERT outfit was bought out by …
British actor Idris Elba has joined as a new backer of Formula E team Cupra Kiro, which was acquired this season by The Forest Road Company and received additional financing from Ares management co-founders. Elba expressed his excitement for Formula E’s blend of sport, entertainment, and sustainability, emphasizing his pride in supporting Cupra Kiro. The team, utilizing Porsche powertrains, achieved a notable eighth-place finish at the Sao Paulo E-Prix with driver Dan Ticktum. An esteemed group of investors, including Tony Ressler and Larry Berg, have joined the team with a shared vision of establishing Kiro as a prominent player in motorsport and beyond. Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds highlighted the significant impact of these investments on both Kiro and the overall championship’s growth potential.
