Formula E’s Hottest Rookie Test Lineup Yet Features Ex‑Red Bull Driver and Future Stars

Formula E’s rookie test moves to Jarama with a lineup, featuring ex‑Red Bull driver Daniil Kvyat, F2 champion Theo Pourchaire and teenage prospects, showing the series’ move toward developing seats.

Why it matters:

• Teams are using the test as a talent pipeline, eyeing drivers who could land full‑time Gen 3 seats.
• A younger, more competitive entry list signals the series’ shift from a promotional showcase to a genuine driver‑selection event.

The details:

• Citroën fields 2023 F2 champion Theo Pourchaire and Mercedes development driver Joshua Dürksen.
• Porsche gives extra laps to DTM champion Ayhancan Güven and 16‑year‑old Elia Weiss, eyeing both for its 2024 factory line‑up.
• Mahindra returns with F2 winner Kush Maini and gives debut laps to 18‑year‑old F3 talent Théophile Naël.

What's next:

• Six to eight drivers could earn full‑time Gen 3 seats in 2025‑26, depending on performance and budgets.
• Teams will mine Jarama data to shape driver line‑ups for the upcoming Madrid E‑Prix and the rest of the Gen 3 calendar.
• If successful, the rookie test could become a key recruitment event, shaping how manufacturers develop future Formula E stars.