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Bianca Bistamante in the CUPRA KIRO Formula E car.

Bustamante joins CUPRA KIRO as Formula E Development Driver and for Berlin rookie test

Chiara Martin2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

Filipina racing sensation Bianca Bustamante has secured a significant milestone in her career, signing as Development Driver with Formula E team CUPRA KIRO. The appointment marks another breakthrough for the 20-year-old driver, who continues to shatter barriers in international motorsport. The opportunity arose following Bustamante’s performance at the 2024 Formula E all-womens test in Jarama,…

FE cars on track ahead of the regulation changes to implement the new Rookie Practise session

Additions to the FE regulations: Rookie Practise and new FIA guidelines

Lucrezia Costa5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

New interesting additions have been made to the FE regulations after the Pit boost implementation. Changes will happen both on track with the Rookie Practise implementation, and off with the upgraded FIA guidelines for stewards. Rookie Practise Firstly, young talents will have another chance to shine. In fact, Formula E has announced a new Rookie…

Luke Browning to make F1 debut in Abu Dhabi with Williams Racing

Chiara Martin7 months ago7 months ago05 mins

Williams Racing Academy driver Luke Browning is set for his Abu Dhabi FP1 debut at the 2024 Grand Prix, marking his first appearance at a Formula 1 weekend. The young British driver will participate in the first Free Practice session (FP1), fulfilling Williams’ second mandated rookie driver session for the season. Additionally, Browning will take…

Formula E launches groundbreaking all-women pre-season test

Chiara Martin9 months ago05 mins

Formula E has announced the first-ever all-women test session for an FIA Championship, scheduled for November 7th at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia. This initiative is part of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship’s pre-season testing and represents a significant step toward increasing diversity and gender equality within motorsport. The test will feature…

Marta García takes part in Formula E’s Berlin Rookie Test and had to “adapt quickly” as she was straight out of FRECA race weekend

Anna Elizabeth Krausová1 year ago1 year ago07 mins

The reigning F1 Academy Champion added participation in Formula E’s Rookie Test to her busy schedule. Just this weekend, Marta García raced in the season opener for Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) with Iron Dames, alongside her teammate Doriane Pin. Though not scoring any points, it was certainly a valuable experience for the…