Lola Yamaha ABT unveils its lineup for the Madrid Rookie Test

As part of the Rookie Test organized on Sunday after the first Madrid E-Prix, Richard Verschoor and Hugh Barter will take the wheel of the GEN 3 Evo fielded by Lola Yamaha ABT.

Richard Verschoor, development pilot for McLaren en F1, is about to discover the Formula E for the first time under the colors of the German structure. Driving the T001 will be my first experience behind the wheel of a Formula E car. He recalls. I am eager to learn and move forward with the team. »

With five years of experience in Formula 2Richard Verschoor will undoubtedly provide a technical advantage to the team. We are very pleased that Richard will be joining us for the beginners' trials in Madrid. Mark Preston, the team boss, is delighted. He is a fast, skilled and promising driver who we are sure will be a valuable asset to the team over the weekend. »

Lola Yamaha ABT simulator driver Hugh Barter will return to a familiar seat for his second Rookie Test of the 2025-2026 season, following his test in Miami. After the rookie free practice sessions in Miami in January, I'm really looking forward to spending more time on track driving the T001, both to gain experience and to help the team by providing more detailed feedback. "He says.

After four previous appearances in Formula E, in Berlin in 2023 and 2025 and most recently in Miami in January, Hugh Barter's return will also prove essential for Lola Yamaha ABT. It's also fantastic that Hugh is joining us again to take to the track in the Lola T001. The more time he spends with us, both on the track and in the simulator, the more valuable his feedback becomes. insists Mark Preston. We are therefore eager to benefit from his additional feedback in Madrid, while also giving him crucial development time on the track. »

Finally, it's worth remembering that several drivers who participated in previous Rookie Tests have secured a permanent seat in the electric category, such as the winner of the last Mexican E-Prix, Nick Cassidy, and Norman Nato. For the Dutchman, this Madrid test could represent a strategic entry point into Formula E, having left the car forELMS This year.

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