Valencia test in brief
On Friday, Formula E's second female test will take place in Valencia. It is the last chance to put miles on the Gen3Evo cars before the season. In five weeks' time, the season will start in São Paulo. Four teams will field both cars, bringing the test to 14 cars.
Why this test matters
Teams have few test days in Formula E, so every minute on the track is valuable. Nissan, for example, uses the day to refine set-ups and tune parts for the opening race. Abbi Pulling plays a big part in this. She has already worked with Nissan's new simulator at Viry Chatillon and is now helping with the final tests in the car.
Notable participants and backgrounds
The list of participants combines experienced testers with young talent from all kinds of series. Some names to remember:
- Abbi Pulling (Nissan) - topped the first women's test at Jarama last year.
- Jamie Chadwick (Jaguar) - has done several tests for Jaguar and brings a lot of experience.
- Alice Powell (Envision) - an experienced formulation and testing specialist.
- Lindsay Brewer (DS Penske) - raced in Lamborghini Super Trofeo US and drove in Indy NXT last season. She came into the picture through a recommendation and was keen to gain experience in Formula E.
- Marta García (Lola Yamaha Abt) - 2023 F1 Academy champion and familiar with Valencia as her home circuit.
- Juju Noda (Jaguar) - drives in Super Formula and seeks more experience in electric racing technology and engineering.
- Janina Schall and Gabriela Jílková (Porsche) - from GT4 to electric class for test miles.
- Tatiana Calderón (Citroën), Bianca Bustamante (Cupra Kiro), Nerea Martí (Andretti), Chloe Chambers (Mahindra) and others complete the field.
In-depth details per participant
Lindsay Brewer is active in the Lamborghini Cup this season and ranks high in her class. She appreciated the invitation and calls the sustainability and strategy in Formula E positive. Marta García returns after previous testing and wants to get involved in development for next season. Juju Noda expects to learn a lot from the engineers and sees the test as a technical challenge.
Full list of participants
The test includes representatives from 10 teams. Below is the full list of combinations that have been announced:
- Jaguar: Jamie Chadwick / Juju Noda
- Envision: Ella Lloyd / Alice Powell
- Mahindra: Chloe Chambers
- Nissan: Abbi Pulling
- Citroën: Tatiana Calderón
- DS Penske: Jess Edgar / Lindsay Brewer
- Lola Yamaha Abt: Marta García
- Porsche: Gabriela Jílková / Janina Schall
- Andretti: Nerea Martí
- Cupra Kiro: Bianca Bustamante
What this means for sport
The test is more than a driving day. It is a chance for female drivers to gain experience in electric car racing. Teams collect data, improve systems and prepare for São Paulo. For many drivers, it is also a calling card towards a permanent role in the class.
In short, Valencia offers a mix of development, competition and opportunity. The test could open doors for next season.
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