P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Edoardo Mortara led the fourth session of Formula E pre-season testing with a time of 1:21.680s, with changing weather and the threat of rain playing a role in Valencia.
Edoardo Mortara led the fourth session of Formula E pre-season testing with a time of 1:21.680s, despite changing weather conditions and the looming threat of rain affecting activity in Valencia. The session saw a brief red flag triggered by Buemi stopping on track early on, but the Envision driver quickly resumed his run. Throughout the day, dark clouds hung overhead, hinting at the possibility of rain, yet teams made the most of the cooler weather to optimize their performance on track. Mortara continued to shine, clocking a time of 1:22.228s to maintain his lead, followed closely by Pascal Wehrlein. As the track evolved and grip improved, the lap times dropped, with several drivers breaking into the 1:21s range by the end of Day 2. Despite a strong showing from the Mahindra team with Mortara and De Vries leading the way, Porsche also demonstrated their competitiveness, with Wehrlein and Muller showcasing strong pace. Jake Dennis and Andretti made significant progress, with Dennis moving up to second place in the final minutes of the session. Dan Ticktum, who initially led on Day 2, fell to 12th by the end of Day 3, with his rookie teammate Marti facing challenges adapting to the Formula E machinery during the pre-season tests.
