Tatiana Calderón at the women's Formula E test with Citroën

Citroën Racing has announced the driver who will wear its colors during the championship's women's test, held during pre-season testing in Valencia, Spain. On October 31st, the Ricardo-Tormo circuit will be dedicated to a full day of testing for female drivers. This is the second consecutive year that the championship has organized such an initiative. Tatiana Calderón will be the driver for the new French team.

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« I am very proud to represent Citroën Racing at the all-female Formula E test in Valencia, says Tatiana Calderón. Being the first woman to pilot a car Citroën is a real honor. It's even more special because I'm meeting familiar faces from my previous experiences in the championship. Formula E is at the cutting edge of technology and innovation, and this test is a great opportunity to show what I can personally bring to the sport. »

 

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« Seeing a woman driving a Citroën single-seater for the first time is an important and inspiring milestone, adds Cyril Blais, Team Principal of the Citroën Racing Formula E Team.Tatiana's experience, technical understanding, and determination make her the ideal representative for this occasion, where talent and courage must go hand in hand with safe and controlled driving. We are confident that she will rise to this challenge with flying colors. »

Former pilot ofIndyCar and Formula 2Tatiana Calderón had already participated in this test with Maserati in 2024. With Citroën taking over from the Italian team, it is logical to see the 32-year-old Colombian wearing the colors of the chevron brand for this day. This year, she notably drove in certain rounds ofIMSA in the Gradient Racing Ford Mustang.

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