The Formula E Rookie Tests always offer an amazing opportunity for young drivers to get behind the wheel of different machinery. As both technical and strategic lessons are to be learned in Formula E, it presents racing drivers with a new challenge. This time, the Rookie Test takes place around the Circuito Permanente Del Jarama in Madrid. While the lineup of drivers is yet to be confirmed, these are the drivers to look out for.
Gabriele Mini
While Gabriele Minì has participated in several Formula E sessions, including the Berlin Rookie Test, it would be exciting to see the driver back behind the wheel. Last time out, the Italian impressed in Miami and finished third in the session with a lap time of 55.92. Prior to that, Minì secured the top spot across both sessions at the Berlin Rookie Test.
Minì is a driver whose results do not necessarily reflect his talent. While he finished the 2025 F2 season in 13th place, he showed consistency and improvement throughout. The Italian got rather unfortunate at times, but persevered despite the difficulties. His experience in junior racing categories, as well as his prior Formula E experience, make him a realistic choice for the Madrid session.
Roman Bilinski
Roman Bilinski makes his full maiden Formula 2 season debut this year. After only one F3 campaign, he makes the step up to F2. During his F3 season, he stormed to three podium finishes and a Sprint Race win on a competitive grid. His rookie campaign was promising. Bilinski’s race management and speed make him an interesting prospect for FE as it requires a mix of technical and strategic skills.
The Polish driver would be interesting to see in a Formula E car as he showed flashes of brilliance in his F3 season. Despite his season being full of ups and downs, he remains an exciting driver to watch develop. It would be intriguing to see what he could do behind the wheel in Formula E.
Abbi Pulling
Abbi Pulling is a driver who is already familiar with Formula E. The British driver has taken part in several sessions and even topped the all-women’s test in Madrid in 2024. Familiarity with the GEN3 Evo car could be of significance in Madrid. Pulling has impressed across several series, and she rocketed to the F1 Academy title in 2024 after a dominant season. She is also a key member of Nissan, holding a multi-year contract with the Formula E team as a simulator driver.
Last time out in Miami, Pulling was rather unlucky. The driver flat-spotted her tyres after a spin and was therefore unable to set a solid lap time. It would be great to see her bounce back stronger in Madrid.
Alessandro Giusti
While he may be young, Alessandro Giusti does have solid experience, making him an interesting target for Formula E. With experience in karting championships, F4, FRECA, and F3, Giusti continues to grow as a driver. The Williams Racing Driver Academy driver has gotten behind the wheel of a Formula E car twice already. Seeing him back again would not be a surprise. The rookie took part in both the Rookie Free Practice session in Miami and in Berlin last season.
Giusti finished sixth in the Miami session timings. The Frenchman is returning for his second season in Formula 3 with MP Motorsport this year. After winning French F4 in 2022 and finishing fourth in FRECA in 2024, Giusti can be one to watch.
Dino Beganovic
Dino Beganovic experienced his first Formula E outing at the Berlin Rookie Test last year. The Swedish-Bosnian driver finished the session in 12th place. Beganovic enters his second season in F2 after a competitive season where he finished P7 in the Driver’s Standings. Still, his maiden F2 season was strong, and there was a real possibility of grabbing the title. Additionally, the F2 driver has been a part of the Ferrari Driver Academy since 2020. With experience as a FRECA champion, racing in F3, F2, and with Ferrari, he demonstrates strong potential.
Despite his success in the feeder series, Formula E presents a whole new set of challenges that can be difficult to adjust to. After getting a taste of driving the GEN3 Evo Formula E car, seeing him put that experience to use this time would be exciting.
Ayhancan Güven
Ayhancan Güven has participated in both the Miami and Berlin Formula E Rookie Tests, and he is likely to return. The Porsche factory driver and DTM champion could be an interesting driver to see back behind the wheel. Berlin saw him narrowly finish second, only 0.226s behind Mini in first place. Miami was not as smooth for him as the test, in which he finished in eighth place. The Turkish driver had no single-seater experience prior to his other outings.
However, he still impressed massively in Berlin, beating several drivers with years of single-seater experience. His third chance behind the wheel of an electric car, combined with his pace and experience, could make him someone to watch. With a real possibility of Güven in a full-time Formula E seat in the near future, seeing him in Madrid would be fitting.
Ella Stevens
After impressing in the F1 Academy Rookie Test, Ella Stevens would be amazing to watch in the all-electric session. During the F1 Academy Rookie Test, Stevens ended the morning session on top while the afternoon session saw her finish third. With her consistency and fight, the McLaren Oxagon driver could tackle the challenge of Formula E.
The 19-year-old was named Vice Champion in the 2025 British Karting Championship, becoming the only female race winner in the UK’s top karting category. Additionally, Stevens is a part of the McLaren Junior programme.
Martinius Stenshorne
The Norwegian driver will take on his first full F2 campaign in 2026 after two seasons in F3. Impressing in the feeder series, the young driver has shown grit, consistency, and talent. His abilities would make him a riveting possibility for the Rookie Test. Last season in F3, Stenshorne showed clear improvement and significant growth as a driver. From finishing 28th in 2024 to finishing fifth in 2025, it is clear he builds on lessons learned.
Before his two seasons in F3, Stenshorne finished second in FRECA and became the highest-placed rookie. With his ability to adapt, learn, and grow, Formula E could be an interesting new challenge for the 20-year-old. While he still needs to adjust to Formula 2, seeing him drive a Formula E car could help showcase his talent.
