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The first F1 Academy champion Marta Garcia will make her Formula E test debut with ERT in Berlin next month
The first F1 Academy champion Marta Garcia will debut in the Formula E test with ERT in the upcoming Berlin rookie test, marking the return of a female driver to the annual sessions after three years. Garcia will join Mikel Azcona, a touring car ace, in representing the British-based Chinese team. Prior to the Berlin test, Garcia will participate in simulator sessions at the team’s Silverstone base to prepare for the in-season testing. The 23-year-old expressed her excitement for the ERT test, embracing the opportunity to delve into a new form of racing. Alongside her racing commitments, Garcia will be competing in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine for 2024, driving for the Iron Dames team. Despite minimal expectations, Garcia remains open to the prospect of racing in Formula E in the future if the opportunity arises.
