The first-ever all-women test session for an FIA Championship will take place on Thursday 7 November at Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, as part of the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship’s pre-season testing schedule.
READ MORE: Everything you need to know about Formula E's unique Women's Test
The first-of-its-kind test in the all-electric championship provides elite women racing drivers the opportunity to drive the new-for-Season 11 GEN3 Evo race car, which is capable of 0-60 mph in just 1.82 seconds – 30% faster than a current F1 car. The car will also be tested during the same week by the 11 world-class race teams and 22 drivers currently competing in the series.
TICKETS: Watch Formula E's first event of Season 11 at testing in Valencia
Each of the race teams in the championship will be required to field at least one woman driver for the half-day test, but encouraged to field two, who will all drive in current-season cars.
With all the women on track at the same time, the session creates a tangible platform for a wide pool of elite drivers who wouldn’t otherwise get an opportunity to drive machinery at this level. The test aims to provide the women not only with a destination but also a pathway to develop their careers and skills using current technology at its full potential.
The Valencia Women's Test driver line-up so far:
- Jaguar TCS Racing: TBC
- TAG Heuer Porsche: Gabriela Jilkova and Marta Garcia
- DS PENSKE: TBC
- Nissan: Sophia Floersch and Abbi Pulling
- Andretti: Chloe Chambers and Nerea Marti
- Envision Racing: Alisha Palmowski and Alice Powell
- NEOM McLaren: Bianca Bustamante and Ella Lloyd
- Maserati MSG Racing: Tatiana Calderon and Carrie Schreiner
- Lola Yamaha ABT: TBC
- Mahindra Racing: TBC
- Kiro Race Co: TBC
Valencia test schedule and tickets
The action for Season 11 will kick off with pre-season testing over four days from Monday 4 - Thursday 7 November 2024 in Valencia, Spain. Find out how you can get your tickets.
This will be the first time we'll see all the teams on track with their new GEN3 Evo machinery, putting that rapid race car - capable of 0-60mph in just 1.82 seconds - through its paces around Circuit Ricardo Tormo.
Key technical enhancements for the new GEN3 Evo race car:
The quickest accelerating FIA single-seater race car: Capable of 0-60mph in 1.82 seconds (0-100kph in 1.86s), 30% faster than a current F1 car.
Faster, stronger, more agile: Performance upgrades providing an estimated 2% performance gain from GEN3, equating to a c.2 secs faster qualifying lap on the Monaco circuit, offering world-class racing on any track.
Leaner and meaner: An aggressive new body kit designed to be stronger, more robust and more aerodynamic, delivering closer wheel-to-wheel racing.
All-wheel drive (AWD): A first for a Formula E car, available during qualifying duels, race starts, and ATTACK MODE. This feature maximizes acceleration and control, elevating the thrill of critical race moments and intensifying driver rivalries. AWD enhances both performance and strategy, providing more exciting racing for drivers and fans alike.
Better grip: Optimised all-weather Hankook iON tires providing 5-10% more grip, made from 35% recycled and sustainable materials (+9% vs GEN3 spec).
Join us for a special edition of FIA Girls on Track in Valencia!
On Thursday 7th November, watch 22 women get behind the wheel of a GEN3 Evo race car in Formula E's dedicated test session for women racing drivers - the first of its kind in FIA Championship history.
READ MORE: Everything you need to know about FIA Formula E Girls on Track
Join us for a special edition of FIA Girls on Track in Valencia! We’re inviting 400 young women to an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience, discovering what it truly means to be a woman working in motorsport.
When: Thursday, 7 November
Where: Circuit Ricardo Tormo
Take your first steps into the world of motorsport and apply now!
Successful applicants will be notified by 24 October.