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Ex-F1 driver Daniil Kvyat will test for Formula E team DS PENSKE ahead of next weekend’s Saudi Arabian E-Prix.
Former Formula 1 driver Daniil Kvyat will participate in Formula E’s rookie free practice session in Jeddah, marking his third venture into Formula E machinery. Kvyat, known for his F1 stints with Toro Rosso, Red Bull, and AlphaTauri from 2014 to 2020, previously tested for NIO 333 and raced as a rookie driver in the Rome E-Prix with CUPRA KIRO. At 30, Kvyat will drive for DS PENSKE on February 13 in preparation for the Saudi Arabian E-Prix, alongside regular drivers Max Gunther and Jean-Eric Vergne. With a reputation for podium finishes and extensive experience, Kvyat brings valuable knowledge to the DS PENSKE squad, as stated by the team. Excited about his first drive in a Formula E new-generation GEN3 Evo car, Kvyat looks forward to the challenge and collaboration with the team. The session will feature a rookie driver from each of Formula E’s 11 teams to gain experience and insight, aiming to contribute to overall weekend readiness, as expressed by deputy team principal Phil Charles.
