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The first-ever all-women test session for an FIA Championship will take place on Friday 8 November at Jarama Circuit in Madrid, 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.
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: Jamie Chadwick and Lilou Wadoux
- TAG Heuer Porsche: Gabriela Jilkova and Marta Garcia
- DS PENSKE: Jess Edgar and Beitske Visser
- Nissan: 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
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).
Testing schedule
Friday 8 November:
- Official Test Session 6: 9:00 local (8:00 UTC)
- Women’s Test Session: 14:00 local (13:00 UTC)
How to follow pre-season testing
Fans can stay informed with live timing features that include a real-time interactive track map and the ability to follow their favourite drivers throughout each session.
LIVE: Follow every lap of testing live with timing, reaction and coverage at fiaformulae.com/live
Additionally, Formula E’s social media channels, website, and app will provide session reports, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes insights from trackside during the four-day event.
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