Formula E – Ho-Pin Tung and Antonio Garcia join China Racing

The Chinese team China Racing therefore knows its drivers who will be behind the wheel of the Spark-Renault SRT_01E from September 13 in Beijing for the opening of the first season of the Formula E. Alongside Nelson Piquet Jr, just confirmed this morning, we will find the 31-year-old Chinese Ho-Pin Tung as second pilot, and the 34-year-old Spaniard Antonio Garcia, used to racing in Endurance with Corvette. “It’s great to be one of China Racing’s drivers in Formula E, especially from the opening round in Beijing, explains Ho Pin Tung, who notably trained in GP2 and Endurance. I tested Formula E a few months ago and it's definitely a challenge to get used to an electric racing car. I'm expecting a fantastic start in Beijing. »

The Chinese's tenure was obvious to Steven Lu, president of Team China Racing. “Ho-Pin has been part of our structure since the beginning. I think he will be an excellent teammate for Nelson. It would be fabulous if they could win in Beijing in front of thousands of Chinese fans. »

There therefore remains a seat to be confirmed at Andretti Autosport, alongside Frenchman Franck Montagny to complete the starting grid for the inaugural season of Formula E. Frenchman Charles Pic drove for Michael Andretti's team during the last session. tests this week and could join the French contingent already made up of Montagny, Nicolas Cheers (e.dams-Renault) and Stéphane Sarrazin (Venturi).