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Formula E pre-season testing officially gets underway on Tuesday afternoon in Madrid.
Pre-season testing for Formula E begins north of Madrid at Circuito del Jarama due to a last-minute change from Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia. The swift switch was prompted by devastating flooding in southern and eastern Spain. The Formula E series has faced unwarranted criticism but is commendable for ensuring testing goes ahead. This test is crucial for the 11 teams and 22 drivers, who will showcase the new Formula E Gen3 EVO, a record-breaking FIA single-seater. Capability of accelerating 0-60 mph in 1.82s, it outpaces current Formula 1 cars by 30%, an achievement gained in a short time. With Jaguar and Porsche aiming to maintain dominance after claiming all titles in Season 10, attention is on potential changes in the competitive hierarchy. Pascal Wehrlein, the reigning world champion, will run with #1. Weekly testing will offer insights before an historic all-female session with 18 drivers follows on Friday afternoon. Notably, Kiro Race Co stands out for fielding Dan Ticktum and David Beckmann without announcing their full lineup. Amidst seven driver changes, rookie Zane Maloney marks a newcomer to the FE scene. Follow RacingNews365 for comprehensive coverage of the testing event.
