Lola Yamaha ABT has announced that Alessandro Giusti and Hugh Barter will represent the team in the upcoming Formula E Berlin Rookie Test in next month.

Making his Formula E debut is French driver, Alessandro, will make his Formula E debut. The 18-year-old has had an impressive junior career to date, making his car racing debut in the French F4 Championship in 2021 before winning the series in 2022 and then joining the Williams Racing Driver Academy in 2024. Alessandro is currently competing in the FIA Formula 3 Championship.

Australian-Japanese driver Hugh Barter will complete the line-up and return to Formula E, having previously competed in the Berlin Rookie Test in 2023. Since his early career in karting, Hugh has finished runner-up in the French F4 Championship in 2021 and 2022 respectively, in addition to the F4 Spanish Championship in 2022. As Lola Yamaha ABT’s Simulator Test Driver, Hugh has worked closely with the team, helping to optimise car setup and strategy, and will now be able to build upon his racetrack experience.

Alessandro Giusti, #19:

“It’s my first time driving in Formula E, and I’m really excited to maximise this session with the Lola Yamaha ABT team. The upcoming test session presents an incredible opportunity to develop as a driver and take a step forward in my career, while providing valuable feedback to the team.”

Hugh Barter, #25:

“I’m incredibly proud to be taking part in the Berlin Rookie Test with Lola Yamaha ABT, building on the relationship we’ve developed this year during my time working behind the scenes this year as the Simulator Test Driver. Simulator drivers play a crucial role in the development and success of Formula E teams, and I’m honoured to be contributing to such a prestigious outfit as Lola Yamaha ABT. I’m really looking forward to translating everything that we’ve achieved in the sim to the track.”

Mark Preston, Motorsport Director, Lola Cars:

“We are thrilled to welcome Alessandro and Hugh to the team. Both drivers have achieved impressive results in their careers, and their collective experience is an ideal combination which will give helpful feedback as we enter the final rounds of Season 11 and look forward to next season.”

Thomas Biermaier, CEO, ABT:

"These sessions have welcomed young talent that have gone on to become some of the biggest names in motorsport. We’re excited to see how the test will develop their knowledge and support their growth.”

The drivers will also take part in all media activities to support their profiles in the world’s leading electric race series and inspire those hoping to follow in their footsteps at both grassroots and professional levels.

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