Lotterer unexpectedly steps into Gen4 test
Andre Lotterer made a surprise return in a Formula E car. He has started a first test programme with Stellantis' new Gen4 development car. The test will take place at the Monteblanco circuit in Spain.
Lotterer drove during the first sessions today. Manufacturers use this test mainly to check the reliability of the cars. A total of five cars are running this week.
The test setup and participants
Stellantis has scheduled Lotterer alongside Citroën driver Nick Cassidy. Nissan, Jaguar, Lola and Porsche are also at the track to put in mileage. The test will last for three days: today, Thursday and Saturday.
- Stellantis: Andre Lotterer and Nick Cassidy
- Nissan: Benoît Tréluyer (non-regular factory driver)
- Jaguar: Stoffel Vandoorne and Antonio Felix da Costa
- Lola: Lucas di Grassi, Zane Maloney and tester Hugh Barter
- Porsche: test team from Porsche
Background on Lotterer
Lotterer previously drove for DS Techeetah, Porsche and Andretti. His last Formula E race was in 2023. Since then, he remained involved in the series as an analyst and co-commentator. He is part of Hyundai's Genesis Magma Racing Hypercar team, but was called up for this early development phase of Stellantis.
He expects to continue his role as an analyst. He is expected to do so alongside James Rossiter, his former sporting manager at Techeetah and also a participant in Gen4 tests. Sam Bird is expected to be confirmed as a new expert in the commentary team shortly thereafter.
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