Successful first drive for Jani in the Porsche Formula e

Neel Jani carried out a burn-in of the Porsche Gen2 electric single-seater in preparation for its arrival in Formula e during the 2019-20 season.

Published on 06/03/2019 à 10:15

Medhi Casaurang

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Successful first drive for Jani in the Porsche Formula e

La base d’essais de Porsche à Weissach (Allemagne) a accueilli le déverminage de la Porsche Formula e Tuesday March 5. As planned by the German manufacturer's schedule, it was Neel Jani who covered these first kilometers with the homemade traction chain. 

 

“It is not only a great honor, but also exciting, enthuses the Swiss. I had a fantastic feeling. We did not attack but the propulsion unit and the car made a good impression. I can't wait to go testing again. »

Porsche Motorsport Vice President Fritz Enzinger talks about " baptism by fire ". “We still have a lot of work to do but an important step forward has been made. » Technical project leader Malte Huneke adds: “Compared to production cars, the demands on powertrain efficiency and weight are at a radically different level. » Porsche plans to officially arrive in Formula E for the 2019-20 season.

 

Medhi Casaurang

Passionate about the history of motorsport across all disciplines, I learned to read thanks to AUTOhebdo. At least that's what my parents tell everyone when they see my name inside!

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