Andretti Formula E announced on Monday that Nerea Marti and Chloe Chambers will represent the team in the upcoming FIA Formula E female test.
The test, commencing on November 7 at the Valencia circuit, is a first-of-its-kind for an FIA series.
Teams will have to field at least one female driver but are encouraged to field two competitors.
Andretti has done just that, giving the nod to F1 Academy race winners Marti and Chambers.
“I’m thrilled to be joining the Andretti Formula E team in Valencia,” said Chambers.
“It will be different for me, being my first experience in electric racing, but I’m excited to take on this new challenge and expand my horizons.
“The Andretti Formula E team has had great success in Formula E, and I’m glad to be learning from some of the best!
“As an American, it’s especially exciting to be working with such an iconic name in racing.
“Thank you to F1 Academy, A14 Management and Monoflo International for enabling this opportunity. I’ll be putting 100% into learning all I can during the test.”
Marti, contesting her second season in F1 Academy, will also make her FE debut and said, “Getting behind the wheel of a Formula E car is an incredible opportunity.
“Formula E represents the future of racing, and I’m going to soak up every moment and learn as much as I can from the experience.
“The Series is all about innovation and pushing boundaries, and as a female driver, it’s what I’ve been striving for throughout my career, so I’m thrilled to be part of it.
“It’s very special that the test is taking place in Valencia, my hometown. Circuit Ricardo Tormo is where I got my first taste of racing, so I have some very special memories there.
“I’m focused on making the most of every lap and showing the Andretti Formula E team what I can do.
“I feel humbled by Andretti’s rich history, passion and dedication across all the series they compete in, and I couldn’t have dreamed of wearing better colors. I’m ready to give it everything I’ve got.”
Andretti Formula E ‘super excited’ to welcome Marti and Chambers
Andretti Formula E Team Principal Roger Griffiths added “we are super excited to announce both Chloe and Nerea as the Andretti drivers for the all-women test in Valencia.
“As an organization, we have been leaders in promoting women in motorsport, fielding multiple drivers over the years across our varied programs, and being the only Formula E team to run a woman driver for a full season with Simona de Silvestro in Season 2.
“Both Chloe and Nerea have shown their pedigree in F1 Academy with regular visits to the podium, and we are eager to see how they get on in the Andretti Porsche 99X Electric Formula E car.
“I’m sure they will be following closely on the progress that Jake and Nico make throughout the week to learn as much as they can before they take to the track.”
Chambers, racing in Haas colours, sits fourth in the F1 Academy Drivers’ standings with Tommy Hilfiger-backed Marti residing in fifth.
Andretti meanwhile, will be looking to build upon finishing fifth in the FE Season 10 Teams’ Championship.
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