Hugh Barter joins Lola Yamaha ABT for Miami Rookie Practice
- Teagan Crump
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Written by Teagan Crump
Lola Yamaha ABT have announced that Australian-Japanese talent Hugh Barter will be joining them for the upcoming FP0 at the Miami E-Prix. This session will be Barter's third outing in Formula E machinery, with him having tested at the Berlin Rookie Test in 2023 and 2025.
Previously, Barter has raced in French F4 for two seasons and Spanish F4. In all three of these F4 seasons, Barter finished second in the championship standings. He has also raced in Formula Three with a best result of sixth place, in both the Silverstone and Spa Sprint Races.
In 2024, the Australian raced in the F4 Indian Championship, where he took three race victories.
Most recently, the 20-year-old competed in the Ultimate Cup European Series - Hoosier Formula Cup, winning nine races and claiming an additional two podiums. He finished fourth in the standings with 296 points. In 2025, he also raced in the Indianapolis 6 Hours, which he won.
Hugh Barter currently serves as Lola Yamaha ABT's Simulator Test Driver, so assists the team by providing them with invaluable data.
His plans for 2026 are yet to be announced.
Following the announcement, Hugh Barter said:
“It’s a privilege to continue to work with Lola Yamaha ABT on development for both the current Formula E car and the GEN4 car that will be competing from next season. Taking part in Rookie Free Practice is a great opportunity for me and I’m looking forward to once again getting behind the wheel of the Lola T001 and translating everything we’ve achieved in the sim to the track.”
Team Principal of Lola Yamaha ABT, Mark Preston, added:
“We are very pleased that Hugh is returning to the track with Lola Yamaha ABT. He has provided invaluable feedback both in the sim, and behind the wheel of the GEN4 car we are currently developing, so we look forward to getting additional input from him in Miami while giving him crucial development time on track.”
Free Practice 0 (Miami): The roster (so far)
Porsche: Ayhancan Güven
DS Penske: Nikita Bedrin
Mahindra Racing: Chloe Chambers
Citroën: Théo Pourchaire
Cupra Kiro: Pepe Martí
Andretti: Dennis Hauger
Lola Yamaha ABT: Hugh Barter
