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BMW i Andretti Motorsport pull the covers of its new challenger, the iFE.20 ahead of pre-season testing in Valencia.
On the eve of pre-season testing in Valencia, Spain, BMW i Andretti Motorsport revealed its 2019/20 challenger, the BMW iFE.20, which follows on from the previous generation Gen2. The start of the new season marks BMW's second season in the ABB FIA Formula E Championship as a full works team.
Getting behind the wheel for the first official test tomorrow is Alex Sims and Max Guenther, who signed with the team after completing his debut season with Geox Dragon. The German driver replaced Antonio Felix da Costa, who switched to DS Techeetah.
Sporting the latest drivetrain from the German marque, the BMW Racing eDrive02 was developed in partnership with the manufacturer's motorsport branch and also its hybrid and electric BMW i road car division. With the BMW iFE.20 serving as a tech lab for road car production, the learnings from the racetrack help to develop the next generation of BMW i road cars.
“The intense preparation for our second Formula E season with the BMW i Andretti Motorsport team is still in full swing, both on the racetrack and in the simulator," said BMW Group Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt.
"It is going well, but isn't finished yet. In the coming days we will continue our task at the official test drives at Valencia. We have analysed the findings from our first season and focussed our preparation on optimising our performance overall in all areas.
"However, we will only truly know where we stand at the season opener.”
With both BMW drivers embarking on their second season in the all-electric series, the team will go head-to-head with fellow German manufacturers Porsche, Mercedes-Benz and Audi in the most competitive season of Formula E yet.
“Coming from Bavaria, it goes without saying that it is a dream to be able to drive for a prestigious manufacturer such as BMW and the BMW i Andretti Motorsport team," said Guenther.
"I have felt at home here right from the start. I spent the first few weeks getting to know my new colleagues and have been warmly welcomed by everyone.
"I feel that we work really well together and are working intensively to prepare for the start of the season. My goal is to get the most out of our package as quickly as possible and to bring home top results.”
After topping the time sheets for two of the three days last season, all eyes will be on BMW as it hits the track for the first time tomorrow.