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Sam Bird is ready for his NEOM McLaren Formula E Team debut this weekend, at the season-opening Mexico City E-Prix.
British racer Sam Bird is entering his 10th season in Formula E and hoping for a strong start with his new team, McLaren, after leaving Jaguar TCS Racing. Many see McLaren as the perfect team for Bird to revive his Formula E career, given their young and inexperienced lineup. Bird’s experience and speed will be valuable assets for McLaren. However, it is crucial for Bird to demonstrate his capabilities on the track, starting with a clean and competitive weekend at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. Bird believes that a good result is possible in Mexico City if everyone performs to their best abilities. Bird’s teammate, Jake Hughes, had a strong performance in Mexico City last year and will be looking to challenge for big points on a more consistent basis this season. Hughes gained valuable experience in his rookie season and aims to build on that in his second year in Formula E. Similar to Hughes, Bird is also hoping for a strong showing in Mexico City to kickstart his season with McLaren.
