{"id":25578,"date":"2024-10-22T09:34:09","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T13:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/?p=25578"},"modified":"2024-10-22T09:34:09","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T13:34:09","slug":"kiro-race-co-discover-the-bold-new-team-in-formula-e","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2024\/10\/22\/kiro-race-co-discover-the-bold-new-team-in-formula-e\/","title":{"rendered":"Kiro Race Co: Discover the Bold New Team in Formula E"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Kiro Race Co is a product of the ambitious acquisition of the ERT Formula E Team, owned entirely by The Forest Road Company, which had only one season to its name before this strategic takeover.<\/h3>\n<p>With a fresh identity, Kiro Race aims to redefine the legacy of its predecessor. The team\u2019s entry highlights Formula E\u2019s rising appeal to investors, especially high-profile companies like Forest Road.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are well-positioned for sustained long-term growth,\u201d said David Kaplan, Kiro Race\u2019s Managing Partner, emphasizing their intent to attract new partners and elevate <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2024\/08\/30\/formula-e-why-season-11-starts-in-december\/\" target=\"_self\">Formula E<\/a>\u2019s profile globally.<\/p>\n<h4>A Striking Livery and GEN3 EVO: Kiro Race Co\u2019s Vision for the Future<\/h4>\n<p>At the heart of the excitement surrounding Kiro Race Co is the unveiling of their striking new livery for <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2024\/08\/23\/formula-e-the-differences-between-gen3-evo-and-gen3-cars\/\" target=\"_self\">the GEN3 EVO car<\/a>. This marks a significant milestone for the youngest team on the Formula E grid. The team\u2019s launch event showcased not only the aesthetics of the car but also the cutting-edge technology that powers it. Porsche Motorsport, a key partner, will supply Kiro Race with a powertrain that proved its mettle by winning the Drivers&#8217; Championship with <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2024\/09\/17\/pascal-wehrleins-journey-from-f1-to-formula-e-world-champion\/\" target=\"_self\">Pascal Wehrlein<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The transition from ERT\u2019s proprietary electric motor to <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2024\/10\/03\/ert-the-formula-e-team-shifts-gears-with-porsche\/\" target=\"_self\">Porsche\u2019s advanced technology<\/a> is pivotal. This shift reflects Kiro Race\u2019s ambition to challenge established teams right from the start. Furthermore, the livery itself, which features a bold blend of sleek lines and futuristic design, serves as a visual statement of intent for the team\u2019s competitive journey ahead. As a result, fans and critics alike have praised the new design, encapsulating the innovative and forward-thinking ethos of the team.<\/p>\n<p>Alex Hui, Team Principal at Kiro Race, is confident about the team\u2019s trajectory:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cBringing in Forest Road, a U.S.-based asset management group, is a powerful signal of the growth of the series and our team\u2019s potential. With Porsche\u2019s support, we\u2019re building for the future, and we\u2019re ready to compete at the highest level.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">New name. New look \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n<p>You won&#8217;t miss the <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KiroRaceCo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@KiroRaceCo<\/a> livery on the Formula E grid next year: <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7IDxDsEDbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/7IDxDsEDbr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Race (@wearetherace) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wearetherace\/status\/1848395838214566125?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">October 21, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>The Forest Road Vision: Pioneering Growth in Formula E<\/h4>\n<p>Kiro Race\u2019s entry is part of a broader trend of American investment in Formula E. America is seen as a key platform for international motorsport\u2019s future. The acquisition reflects Forest Road\u2019s vision for growth.<\/p>\n<p>Managing Director Jeremy Tarica highlighted their commitment:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cFormula E is at a pivotal moment, and we aim to make Kiro a driving force in the industry.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\">This marks a significant shift as the sport continues to mature and attract international attention. The U.S. market, in particular, has shown increasing interest in electric racing. Kiro Race\u2019s ambitions align with the growing appetite for sustainable, electrified motorsports in America.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2024\/04\/14\/jeff-dodds-formula-e-we-need-to-evolve\/\" target=\"_self\">Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E<\/a>, welcomed the new team with optimism:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThis is a fantastic development for Formula E and for Kiro Race Co. It marks the entry of a sophisticated investor group with a strong track record in the sports and entertainment industry.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h4>Unanswered Questions: Who Will Drive for Kiro Race Co?<\/h4>\n<p>As anticipation builds for Kiro Race\u2019s debut, one crucial detail remains in mystery for the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2024\/08\/27\/formula-e-all-there-is-to-know-about-the-season-11-calendar\/\" target=\"_self\">2024\/2025 season: <\/a>the team\u2019s driver lineup. The outgoing ERT team featured experienced racers S\u00e9rgio Sette C\u00e2mara and Dan Ticktum. However, Kiro Race has yet to announce who will take the wheel for their inaugural season.<\/p>\n<p>The <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.the-race.com\/formula-e\/last-minute-twist-kiro-formula-e-2024-25-seat\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">uncertainty surrounding the driver lineup<\/a> only adds to the intrigue, as fans eagerly await the reveal. Will the team opt for seasoned drivers with proven track records, or will they take a risk on rising talents looking to make their mark in Formula E?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kiro Race Co is a product of the ambitious acquisition of the ERT Formula E Team, owned entirely by The Forest Road Company, which had only one season to its name before this strategic takeover. With a fresh identity, Kiro Race aims to redefine the legacy of its predecessor. The team\u2019s entry highlights Formula E\u2019s [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5068,"featured_media":25595,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2,9],"tags":[27,2342,253],"class_list":["post-25578","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured","category-formula-e","tag-formula-e","tag-kiro-race-co","tag-porsche"],"modified_by":"Nicole Powell","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25578","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5068"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25578"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25578\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25595"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25578"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25578"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25578"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}