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Formula 1 legend Johnny Herbert has detailed the “lovely experience” of driving a Formula E car, having recently got behind the wheel of a Gen3 Evo machine.
Formula 1 legend Johnny Herbert recently had a “lovely experience” driving a Formula E Gen3 Evo car at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Lola, partnering with ABT and Yamaha, scored 32 points in its debut season, with one podium finish by driver Lucas di Grassi. Despite being new to Formula E, Lola impressed with its performance.
Herbert, a three-time Grand Prix winner, spoke exclusively about his first-time experience driving an all-electric racing car. He mentioned the unique challenges and features, such as the Halo safety device and the four-wheel drive launch off the start line.
The Formula E experience gave Herbert a better understanding of what drivers go through on the racetrack. He expressed interest in exploring more aspects of the car and its technology in future drives. Herbert’s positive feedback indicates a promising future for Lola in the electric racing series.
