Nissan Formula E Team Prepares for Miami with Double Rookie Session
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What’s Happening:
* The Nissan Formula E Team is preparing for the Miami E-Prix, the series’ third event in Florida, held at the Miami International Autodrome.
* For the first time, Formula E allows two cars in the Rookie Free Practice (FP0) session. Nissan is taking full advantage of this.
* Abbi Pulling and Gabriele Minì will participate in the 40-minute FP0 session on Friday, January 30th at 2:30 PM local time (UTC-5).
The Drivers:
* Abbi Pulling (22,British):
* Experienced in GEN3 Evo machinery (from all-women’s tests and Berlin Rookie Test).
* Has 98 laps completed in the Berlin Rookie test.
* Contributes to the team through simulator work.
* Crucially, she is a 2024 F1 Academy champion and has raced at the miami international Autodrome before.
* Gabriele Minì (20, Italian):
* Impressive performances in previous Rookie Tests (Season 10 & Jeddah) and topped timesheets in Berlin.
* Currently racing in Formula 2 (with podiums in Monaco, silverstone, and Abu dhabi) and will return to the championship in 2026.
* Collaboration with Alpine Racing allows his participation.
Team Goals:
* Data Collection: The primary goal is to gather data on the new track layout to prepare for the main practice sessions (FP1) with their regular drivers, Oliver Rowland and Norman Nato.
* Driver Advancement: Continue building the relationship and experience of both Pulling and Minì with the Nissan e‑4ORCE 05 car.
* Maximizing Opportunity: Utilizing the new two-car FP0 allowance to gain a competitive edge.
Key Quotes:
* Tommaso Volpe (Team Principal): Highlights the importance of maximizing the two-car FP0 opportunity on a new track and the value of the drivers’ existing familiarity with the team and car.
* Abbi Pulling: Emphasizes the importance of data collection on the new circuit and her growing understanding of the Nissan e‑4ORCE 05.
* Gabriele Minì: Looks forward to building on previous positive experiences and contributing to data collection.
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