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Formula E has announced it will give rookies the chance to take to the track ahead of next month’s inaugural Jeddah E-Prix.
The test, set for Thursday February 13th, will give teams the chance to showcase their new talent with the GEN3 Evo model before the double-header first race the following day. This test supports Formula E and FIA’s aim to provide young drivers a clear path to top-level racing. Season 10 of Formula E saw similar rookie tests at Misano and Berlin. Alberto Longo, FE’s co-founder, expressed enthusiasm for the Rookie Free Practice session at the Jeddah E-Prix, following the success of the Women’s Test in November and emphasizing the importance of nurturing young talent. Pablo Martino, the FIA’s Head of Formula E, stressed the significance of providing opportunities for young drivers to learn and develop their skills in Formula E to enhance the championship’s growth. Teams must announce their drivers and car numbers one week before the race weekend.
