Kiro signs Dan Ticktum and David Beckmann for Season 11

As the newest team in Formula E, built on the foundations of former competitor, ERT - itself tracing its roots back to the race-winning NEXTEV and NIO outfits - Kiro Race Co has eyes on battling back to the front of the Formula E grid, with Ticktum and Beckmann set to be key to the team's goals starting at the season-opening São Paulo E-Prix this weekend, 7 December.

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Ticktum heads into fourth Formula E season 

Brit Ticktum, who has competed in Formula E since 2022, reached new heights in Formula E by taking a career-best finish of fourth at Misano in Season 10 and holds extensive success outside of the paddock, with three wins and 11 podiums in FIA Formula 2 and back-to-back victories at the Macau Grand Prix in 2017 and 2018.

“It’s clear to me that Kiro Race Co is hungry, ambitious, and ready to make a statement in Formula E, and that’s exactly the kind of environment I thrive in as a racing driver," says 25-year-old Ticktum.

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"Over the past few years, I’ve learned first-hand that Formula E is unlike any other form of motorsport – the racing is relentless, the on-track battles are fierce, and it pushes you to your limits, demanding absolutely everything from both the driver, and the team.

"Ahead of a new season, it’s important to have modest expectations, but in a category as wild as this, there are open opportunities every single lap. After a promising pre-season test, I’m hopeful that we’ll be able to convert this attitude into regular top 10 performances. The atmosphere and energy within the team is very positive, and I can’t wait to get the season started in São Paulo.”

Beckmann joins the fold

For Beckmann, the 2024/25 season will mark his first full-time campaign racing in Formula E, although the German is more than familiar with the championship after holding Test & Reserve Driver roles with Andretti and Porsche since 2021 and racing at the Jakarta E-Prix in 2023.

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Beckmann has raced single seaters since 2015 and has been a consistent challenger at every level, with victories in FIA Formula 3, podiums in FIA Formula 2, and one win in the FIA World Endurance Championship.

“Joining Kiro Race Co’s ranks for my first full season in Formula E is a dream come true, and I’m excited to rise to the challenge," says the 24-year-old. "Although I’ll be a rookie this year, I think I’m coming into the season with a unique experience having seen the evolution from Gen2 to Gen3, and again with the GEN3 Evo, first-hand in my past roles with Andretti and Porsche.

"At testing, my main goal was to get comfortable in the car and integrate myself well in the team, and overall, the week was very encouraging. The whole atmosphere right now is very inspiring, and it feels like we’re all working in the same direction, with one shared goal. I’m really looking forward to Brazil.”

In their first formal appearance for Kiro Race Co at Formula E’s pre-season test at the Circuito del Jarama in November, Ticktum and Beckmann showed encouraging pace by ranking second and fourth overall at the end of the week while also completing 421 laps.

Alex Hui, Team Principal, Kiro Race Co said: “Since announcing Kiro Race Co’s involvement in Formula E for Season 11, we’ve been very transparent with our aims – we want to defy expectations, we want to be consistent top-10 contenders, and we want to redefine what it means to be a racing team. Our driver lineup embodies that mission perfectly.

"In Dan – who has been described as the best British driver not in F1 – we have an experienced, young athlete who not only has the drive and determination to the be the best, but also has the speed and ability to one day be a World Champion.

"David’s ambition, meanwhile, is unmistakeable, and although he’ll be a rookie this season, his existing experience in Formula E – which includes two race starts and three seasons as a Reserve Driver – put him in a better position than the majority of drivers who join the series.

"Season 11 is just the first chapter of our journey in Formula E. There’ll be highs and lows, ups and downs, and we know that success won’t come overnight. We’re only at the start of what will be a long road, but we’re committed to this journey, and we’re excited to see what the coming season has in store.”

The full Season 11, 2024/25 Formula E driver line-up

Plenty of driver market moves have happened since the Season 10 finale in London earlier this year, with some significant changes and new faces making their debut as Formula E welcomes its GEN3 Evo era in São Paulo on 7 December.

The new racing cars, which are capable of 0-60mph in 1.82 seconds, are a huge leap in electric racing technology as well as performance, sustainability, and efficiency. 

Season 11’s incredible calendar brings with 16 races over 10 global locations, and these are the 22 drivers across 11 world-class teams that will be competing across the 2024/25 campaign:

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