De Silvestro’s career has spanned Formula E, IndyCar, and Australian Supercars, earning her the distinction of being the only woman to score points in Formula E and a longstanding prior role as a Porsche works driver further underlines how highly she's rated in motorsport.
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“I’m thrilled to join Kiro Race Co for the Formula E Women’s Test,” said Simona De Silvestro. “It’s a great opportunity to work with a new team and contribute to their development. I’m excited to see what we can achieve together.”
The Swiss-Italian is also set for a new challenge, in the 2026 Winter Olympics. She has recently joined the Italian National Team in bobsleigh, with aspirations of competing in the women’s Olympic bob events in Milan/Cortina. De Silvestro will head straight to the Formula E test in Valencia from Sigulda, Latvia, where she is training with the Italian National Team for the upcoming bobsleigh season.
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“We are incredibly excited to have Simona join our team,” said Russell O’Hagan, COO of Kiro Race Co. “Her vast experience and proven track record make Simona the perfect addition to our driver lineup. We believe that her participation will play an important role in our ongoing preparation for the new season ahead as well as inspiring our fans and the wider motorsport community.”
The Valencia Women's Test driver line-up:
- Jaguar TCS Racing: Jamie Chadwick and Lilou Wadoux
- TAG Heuer Porsche: Gabriela Jilkova and Marta Garcia
- DS PENSKE: Jess Edgar and Beitske Visser
- 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: Miki Koyama
- Mahindra Racing: Lena Buehler
- Kiro Race Co: Simona de Silvestro
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).
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
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