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Former F1 driver and current IMSA driver Jack Aitken will drive for Envision in the upcoming Misano rookie practice session.
Former F1 driver Jack Aitken is set to participate in the rookie practice session at Misano for Envision, a team he has been testing with recently. The first-ever Misano E-Prix will start next weekend with FP0, a practice exclusively for 11 Formula E rookie drivers, lasting 30 minutes. Currently racing for Whelen Engineering Racing in IMSA, Aitken’s team holds the third position in the championship. Aitken previously served as Williams’ reserve driver, and he competed for the team at the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix, stepping in for George Russell, who moved to Mercedes due to Lewis Hamilton contracting COVID-19. Excited for the upcoming Misano event, Aitken expressed his anticipation for the traditional circuit and the opportunity to work with Envision again. Teams have begun to reveal their driver line-ups for the Misano double-header, with various young talents, such as Tim Tramnitz, Zane Maloney, and Jak Crawford, set to showcase their skills at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. Porsche will feature sports car driver Matt Campbell in Misano, while Thomas Preining and Dennis Hauger will represent the team in Berlin. To win exclusive F1 prizes, viewers are encouraged to subscribe to the YouTube channel for a chance to claim a Red Bull or Ferrari cap or shirt.