ERT have announced that reigning F1 Academy champion, Marta Garcia, will test for the team at the upcoming FIA Formula E rookie test in Berlin.
Garcia, who is now competing for Prema Racing in the Formula Regional European Championship, will join the likes of Zane Maloney and Jak Crawford in what is the second event that showcases rookies this season, the first having taken place in Misano during the previous race weekend.
Garcia said: “I am thrilled to join ERT Formula E Team for the Berlin Rookie Test.
“Formula E represents the future of motorsport, and I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity to experience it firsthand.
“I’ve been following the championship closely, and I’m eager to get behind the wheel of the ERT X24 car and contribute to the team’s development.
“This test is a stepping stone in my career, and I’m determined to make the most of it.”
Alex Hui, ERT’s Team Principal, said: “We are incredibly excited to welcome Marta García to the ERT Formula E family for the Berlin Rookie Test.
“Marta’s exceptional talent and achievements in F1 Academy are undeniable.
This test serves as a fantastic platform to showcase her skills within the dynamic environment of Formula E. We are confident that Marta will quickly adapt to the unique demands of electric racing and provide valuable insights for the team.”
Last year, Garcia’s talent transcended the F1 community by making history, becoming the first champion of the F1 Academy series, clinching the title in the final round at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. She is now in her seventh season of single seater motor racing, having previously competed in W Series and Spanish Formula 4.
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