P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The first session of Formula E pre-season testing was completed without interruption.
Antonio Felix da Costa impressed with the fastest time in the opening session of Formula E pre-season testing in Madrid, defying expectations. Despite a venue change due to deadly flash floods in Valencia, testing at Circuito de Jarama began on schedule. Nine of the 11 teams participated in the first of six sessions this week, with Nissan and Jaguar excluded for breaking the cost cap regulations. The session ran smoothly without any interruptions, even though the teams had no prior data on the circuit. Da Costa topped the timesheets, with McLaren’s Taylor Barnard and reigning champion Pascal Wehrlein close behind. Testing will continue on Wednesday, including Jaguar and Nissan.
