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FIA Formula E is to debut its very own all-electric junior touring car series at its European rounds this season.
The NXT Gen Cup, described as the world’s first 100% electric junior touring car series, will be held at European venues in Misano, Monaco, Berlin, and London, as well as at two rounds of the German DTM series at the Norisring and Hockenheim. The series is open to drivers aged 15-25 and aims to educate and develop their talents for a successful racing career. The cars used in the series will be 180bhp electric MINI Cooper SE vehicles, built by the Swedish Lestrup Racing Team. These cars will have a “push-to-pass” feature that gives them an extra 60bhp when activated. The events will consist of practice sessions, a qualifying session, and a race, with the format being two 20-minute practice sessions (except in Monaco), a 20-minute qualifying session, and a 20-minute race. The addition of the NXT Gen Cup to the Formula E calendar in Europe has been praised as a way to nurture young talent and give them the opportunity to race alongside world-class drivers and teams. The founder of the NXT Gen Cup, Frederik Lestrup, expressed his excitement about the upcoming season and the opportunity for junior drivers to showcase their talents to top teams and partners in the world.
