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Vandoorne And Hughes To Power Maserati MSG Racing In Formula E's Season 11
Maserati MSG Racing is thrilled to announce the addition of Stoffel Vandoorne and Jake Hughes for the 2024/25 Formula E season. Stoffel, a former World Champion, will embark on his seventh year in the electric series, while Jake enters his third season after an impressive debut with McLaren. Together, they aim to form a formidable team as they prepare for the debut of the Gen3 Evo racing car.
Stoffel Vandoorne has been a standout competitor since joining Formula E in 2018. With three victories, 16 podiums, and eight pole positions, he clinched the World Championship title in the 2021/22 season with Mercedes-EQ. His experience and skill will be crucial for Maserati MSG Racing's development in the upcoming season.
Jake Hughes made a significant impact during his rookie season with McLaren in Season 9. He secured pole position in just his third race and has since achieved four poles and a podium finish in the 2024 Shanghai E-Prix. Having served as Maserati MSG Racing’s Reserve Driver in Season 7, Jake is well-acquainted with the team and is eager to return.
The duo will make their first appearance together at Pre-Season testing at Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia from 4-7 November 2024. The season opener will take place on 7 December 2024 in São Paulo, Brazil, marking the start of a record-breaking campaign featuring 17 races.
José M Aznar, Team Principal & Managing Partner of Maserati MSG Racing, expressed his enthusiasm about welcoming Stoffel and Jake. He highlighted Stoffel's speed and experience as vital for future growth and praised Jake's commitment and hunger to drive the team forward. "With their combined talents, we’re confident we’ll have one of the strongest lineups on the grid," he said.
Giovanni Tommaso Sgro, Head of Maserati Corse, also shared his excitement about the new drivers. "We’re happy to welcome Stoffel Vandoorne and Jake Hughes to the Maserati family from Formula E Season 11 onwards," he stated. He believes their arrival brings new energy to the team as they prepare for another challenging season.
Acknowledging Past Contributions
Maserati MSG Racing extended its gratitude to Maximilian Günther and Jehan Daruvala for their contributions over the past seasons. Max's victories in Jakarta and Tokyo were particularly memorable, marking significant moments in Maserati’s modern history on track. The team wishes them all the best in their future endeavours.
Stoffel Vandoorne expressed his excitement about joining Maserati MSG Racing: "I’m very happy to be joining Maserati MSG Racing next season and I’m proud to be associated with such an iconic name within motorsport as Maserati." He looks forward to working with a skilled and determined team.
Jake Hughes shared similar sentiments: "I’m over the moon to be joining Maserati MSG Racing. The success that the team has had speaks for itself." He is eager to start preparations for Season 11 by working closely with engineers and getting on the simulator.
Maserati's Legacy
Maserati produces a range of unique cars known for their extraordinary personality, style, technology, and exclusivity. Their lineup includes models like Grecale SUV, GranTurismo grand tourer, GranCabrio convertible, MC20 super sports car, and full-electric versions like GranTurismo Folgore. By 2025, all Maserati models will have full-electric versions.
Maserati MSG Racing is one of Formula E’s founding teams and has been a regular participant since its inaugural season in 2014/15. The Monaco-based brand promotes sustainability principles such as equity, diversity, inclusion, technical innovation, and excellence.
The upcoming season promises exciting developments with new drivers Stoffel Vandoorne and Jake Hughes aiming to lead Maserati MSG Racing to new heights in Formula E’s Gen3 Evo era.
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