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Reigning teams’ champion Envision Jaguar is having to drop both of its drivers for the Berlin race because of a WEC clash. It’s signed an ex-Mercedes F1 junior as one of the replacements
Former Mercedes Formula 1 junior Paul Aron is set to make his Formula E debut in Berlin in May as part of Envision Jaguar’s lineup overhaul. Due to scheduling conflicts, Envision Jaguar will field a new driver lineup for the double-header round at the Tempelhof airport, with Aron joining Joel Eriksson. This change comes as Sebastien Buemi and Robin Frijns have prior World Endurance Championship commitments. Envision expressed disappointment in having to substitute its drivers due to the calendar clash, with team boss Sylvain Filippi voicing frustration. Despite the challenges, the team sees potential in having both Joel and Paul as competitive drivers for the upcoming races. Aron’s journey to Formula E follows his departure from the Mercedes junior program, and the 2024 season presents a pivotal opportunity for the Estonian driver as he competes in Formula 2 and prepares for his Formula E debut.
