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Formula E to run rookie test session at Jeddah E-Prix weekend

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Written by Jacob Awcock, Edited by Umut Yelbaşı


Formula E will run its first rookie test session of 2025 at next month’s Jeddah E-Prix, exclusive to those who have never raced in the championship.


Formula E will have its first rookie session of 2025 at Jeddah.
The session provides drivers with valuable Formula E experience | Image Credits: Formula E

The 40-minute session will provide rookies with valuable experience with the latest Formula E technology, capable of doing 0-100KM/H in 1.82s, 30% faster than the current Formula 1 cars.


The practice session will be exclusively for rookies, creating a clearer pathway for drivers to enter the all-electric category. 


The session will be open to both male and female competitors and will provide drivers with a Free Practice only e-Licence. 


Following the successful women's test in Madrid in October, teams will be required to nominate a driver seven days prior to the event, and allocate a race car number to them - this means we can expect driver line-ups very soon. 


The announcement further emphasises Formula E and the FIA’s dedication to creating diverse and inclusive pathways for the next generation of racing drivers. 


Alberto Longo, Co-Founder and Chief Championship Officer said, “Following on from the success of our Official Women’s test in November, we’re thrilled to introduce this dedicated Rookie Free Practice session at the Jeddah E-Prix.


“It’s a crucial next-step for fulfilling our commitment to nurturing the next generation of racing talent, including young women.


This opportunity to drive the GEN3 Evo car will provide invaluable experience for those young drivers, and we believe it will significantly contribute to developing the future stars of Formula E and motorsport as a whole.”


Pablo Martino, Head of Formula E reciprocated the praise for the session saying, “It’s crucial for the FIA to allow drivers to develop their careers through FIA World Championships an the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship has one of the most competitive grids around. 


“Many of its current stars gained their first Formula E experience in one of these rookie sessions or tests, and to provide such opportunities for the next generation of promising talents to discover the specifics of Formula E and EV racing - and adapt their driving style accordingly - is essential for the championship’s continued growth.”


The session is scheduled for February 13th, the Thursday prior to the inaugural Jeddah E-Prix, which will feature the first double header of the 2024/25 season.


António Félix da Costa leads the standings ahead of Oliver Rowland, the Mexico City E-Prix winner, 12 points adrift in second.



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