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The first big test of Formula E’s new Gen4 car is happening this week. It’s being kept secret, but here’s what we’ve discovered
The first Formula E Gen4 group test is currently underway at Monteblanco in Spain, featuring five manufacturers and organized as six half-day sessions between Tuesday and Saturday.
Jaguar, Porsche, Nissan, Stellantis, and Lola have all conducted initial reliability runs during this manufacturer-organized test.
The test schedule was adjusted due to poor weather, resulting in the teams being limited to six sessions overall.
Stellantis is showing strong reliability performance with 179 laps completed so far, while other manufacturers like Nissan and Jaguar are also making progress.
Each manufacturer is using different power modes, and lap times are kept confidential, with a specific track layout and temporary chicane.
Stellantis and Nissan have completed the most laps in the first two days, with Porsche and Lola also actively participating in the test.
