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Hometown hero Lucas di Grassi believes that “chaos” could help the Lola Yamaha ABT team score some early FIA Formula E points at the São Paulo E-Prix tomorrow. The veteran, known as Mr Formula E, is utilising all his intelligence and experience to help the famed British manufacturer in its nascent steps into Formula E, […]
The veteran, also known as Mr. Formula E, is using all his expertise and experience to support the renowned British manufacturer as they enter Formula E, marking their return to top-tier motorsport. Lola is approximately two years behind other manufacturers, having received their GEN3 Evo car only in April, but di Grassi believes the team has made significant progress, as evidenced by their performance in pre-season testing at Jarama. Although he acknowledges they are behind other teams, he sees potential for scoring points and being competitive with a strong setup and performance, especially in unpredictable conditions like rain. Di Grassi also views the introduction of the Pit Boost as a potential game-changer, understanding that efficiency will play a crucial role in its impact on race outcomes. Driving for Lola, a respected manufacturer in Formula E, feels like a natural fit to di Grassi, even though the original plan was for ABT to be a customer team rather than a full manufacturer. Despite the challenges, di Grassi is committed to helping Lola reach its full potential and enjoys the process of developing a competitive powertrain in the long term.
