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Nissan Formula E team has confirmed Gabriele Mini will drive for the team in the rookie practice session at next week’s Jeddah E-Prix.
The Italian youngster will be making his full-time Formula 2 debut with Prema this year and will also continue as a member of the Alpine Academy, having already experienced FE with the Japanese marque during the rookie test in Berlin last May. This move further strengthens the relationship between the team and the French Formula 1 team at Viry-Chatillon. Mini expressed excitement for the upcoming opportunity, citing the valuable experience gained during the Berlin Rookie Test. The challenge of Formula E lies in the complexity of race simulations and the need for both speed and efficiency, including energy management. The team is eager to work with Gabriele, a talented driver who has shown impressive performance in previous seasons, as they prepare for the unique challenges of a new circuit in Jeddah. Team Principal Tommaso Volpe praised Gabriele’s skills and expressed confidence in his ability to contribute to the team’s success during the upcoming race weekend.
