Formula E: Arthur Leclerc and Theo Pourchaire set to test Maserati's Formula E car in Berlin
Ahead of this weekend's Berlin E-Prix, Maserati has announced that Arthur Leclerc and Théo Pourchaire will drive for the team at the rookie test that is set to take place at Berlin's Tempelhof circuit on Monday.
Arthur Leclerc and Theo Pourchaire will represent the Monegasque-Italian team behind the wheel of the Maserati Tipo Folgore in the one-day test that immediately follows the double-header Berlin E-Prix weekend on July 12/13. Berlin marks the penultimate race weekend of the season ahead of the double-header finale in London later in the month.
French 2023 Formula 2 Champion Théo Pourchaire previously impressed during the rookie FP0 session in Jeddah and now returns to the Maserati MSG Racing fold.
Monégasque native Leclerc, meanwhile, rejoins the team with strong historic ties, having been part of the family during the team’s time as Venturi Racing. Leclerc originally joined the team as a development driver in 2017, progressing to test and reserve driver roles for the 2019-2020 season. He also participated in the Formula E rookie test in Marrakech in 2019.
This season, Maserati MSG Racing has demonstrated front-running pace, with Jake Hughes securing the third spot on the podium in Saudi Arabia and Stoffel Vandoorne claiming a memorable victory in Tokyo.
Speaking of Maserati's driver line-up for the Berlin rookie test, team boss Cyril Blais stated: “We’re delighted to welcome both Théo and Arthur back to the team for the Berlin rookie test. Théo made a strong impression during the FP0 session in Jeddah, and Arthur’s past involvement with the team during our time as Venturi Racing gives him a great foundation to build on.
"Rookie tests are a vital part of Formula E – not just for showcasing the next wave of talent, but also for gathering valuable data to support our development ahead of the season finale in London. We’re looking forward to seeing what both drivers can deliver.”
Commenting on his Formula E outing, Arthur Leclerc noted: "It feels good to be back in Formula E, especially with my home team. It will be the first time that I will drive the Gen3 Evo so I am looking forward to seeing the evolution compared to the previous generation that I tested a few years ago.
"I want to give a big thank you to Maserati MSG Racing for the opportunity and I can’t wait to start working with the team in Berlin," concluded Leclerc.
Formula F2 driver Théo Pourchaire commented: “I’m really excited to be back with Maserati MSG Racing for the rookie test in Berlin. Driving the Gen3 Evo in Jeddah was an incredible experience, and I learned a lot from the team.
"Formula E is such a unique and challenging championship, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to get more seat time and continue learning in this environment.”
