Formula E pre-season testing in Madrid is over and there are five major takeaways.
The electric championship was hosted by the Jarama circuit in Madrid to complete the four-day-long testing. After six sessions there are different lessons to be learned by the teams and drivers that will take part in Season 11. These are the most relevant takeaways from FE pre-season testing.
1 – Beckmann’s outstanding debut with Kiro
David Beckmann is the driver Kiro Race Co chose to complete the pre-season testing alongside Dan Ticktum. The team hasn’t yet officially signed him for Season 11. However, his great performance could help him obtain a Formula E seat.
Beckmann finished the second day of testing at the top of the standings, signing the fastest lap of the morning session in 1:27.755. The German driver and the brand-new American team could form a competitive pair for the upcoming season, with Kiro being an unexpected force on the grid.
2 – Porsche dominance in the mock race
During the third day of testing, Porsche signed a positive one-two in the 24-lap long mock race. The Season 10 World Champion, Pascal Wehrlein, finished the race in first position, while Antonio Felix Da Costa came second.
Porsche, who concluded the past season on the second step of the Teams’ Championship, could be a tough rival for Season 11. In the past years, Porsche became one of the top forces of the grid and now dreams of winning all three World titles on stake, with a solid lineup composed of two experienced drivers.
3 – Steps forward for the Attack Charge
Attack Charge, as announced in the past weeks, has been tested in Madrid. The system seems to work, but the timing isn’t optimal: the drivers have to stop the car for about 30 seconds. However, compared to last year’s Formula E testing, the Attack Charge made important steps forward.
4 – Hughes could be Maserati’s winning choice
Jake Hughes was one of the main characters of the pre-season testing. The British driver, who moved from McLaren to Maserati during the summer, could be the winning choice for the Italian-Monegasque team.
During the second day in Madrid, Hughes signed the fastest lap of the morning session in 1:28.604. The time was only +0.081 seconds faster than Jake Dennis. The Maserati driver was consistent during the entire session, seeming at ease with the car. Maserati, which debuted in the electric championship three years ago, could have found the winning figure for Season 11.
5 – Jaguar’s tough start is one of the most relevant takeaways
Mitch Evans and Nick Cassidy didn’t start the pre-season testing as hoped. This is one of the most relevant takeaways from the FE testing. Jaguar had to renounce the first day of testing as a penalty for breaching the Season 10 cost cap.
With less time to study the new Gen3-Evo car, the team didn’t have an unforgettable debut. They finished the morning session in P18 and P20 and claimed P7 and P10 in the Day 2 general standings.
During the next session, the New Zealander lineup struggled to find the top of the ranking. With this tough start, the season 10 champions Jaguar may have a tough season ahead of them.
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Now, we are only minutes from a historic event. The first-ever women-specific test session from the FIA is set to begin in what will be the final session of Formula E’s pre-season testing.
