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Nissan boss Tommaso Volpe only discovered the news that Porsche would run a second factory team from Gen4 following the German manufacturer’s press release last November.
Nissan Formula E Team principal Tommaso Volpe has raised concerns over Porsche’s second factory team for Gen4 and is awaiting answers from the FIA and Formula E Operations (FEO). Porsche announced in November its plan to enter a second factory team in Formula E next season, which is set to be a junior team similar to Red Bull’s model in Formula 1. There are expectations that reigning DTM champion Ayhancan Güven could secure a seat on the team. Porsche’s move to run two factory teams under the same car brand is a significant departure in Formula E and has put competitors on alert. Concerns have been voiced by various manufacturers, including Nissan, and a clear response is still pending from the FIA and FEO. The unprecedented nature of Porsche’s decision to operate two factory teams with the same brand has sparked questions and uncertainties in the paddock, as the championship’s operating model is undergoing a notable change. Despite the challenges in providing answers due to the yet-to-be-determined Gen4 format, teams are hopeful that the FIA and FEO will address these concerns to ensure a fair and competitive championship environment.
