Jaguar TCS Racing has finalized its driver selection for the upcoming Miami Rookie Free Practice session in Formula E by announcing the signing of promising Formula 3 racer Alessandro Giusti. The 19-year-old French driver, who currently competes in Formula 3 with Williams and previously won the French F4 Championship, will get behind the wheel of the Jaguar I-TYPE 7 GEN3 Evo car for this special event scheduled for January 30.
Giusti's Excitement and Jaguar's Welcome
Expressing his enthusiasm about this opportunity, Alessandro Giusti told FormulaE.com, "I am really looking forward to driving the Jaguar I-TYPE 7 at the Rookie Free Practice session in Miami. It will be a great feeling to test a Formula E GEN3 Evo car once more, and I am thankful to Jaguar TCS Racing for the opportunity. I look forward to working with the whole team." The team officially welcomed Giusti on Instagram with a warm caption: "Welcome to the family, Sandro," using his nickname to highlight the familial atmosphere within the racing squad.
Jaguar's Current Season Struggles
This announcement comes at a time when Jaguar TCS Racing is seeking to turn around its fortunes in Formula E Season 12. The team has faced a challenging start, failing to score points in the opening rounds. In Round 1 at Sao Paulo, Antonio Felix da Costa finished 11th while Mitch Evans was forced to retire. The misfortunes continued in Round 2 in Mexico City, with Evans again finishing 11th and da Costa not making it to the finish line.
Reflecting on the team's performance, Jaguar TCS Racing Team Principal Ian James stated, "There has been plenty to take away from the opening races of the season, where we have shown good pace but have not yet been able to turn it into a result. The Miami E-Prix is a fresh opportunity, and we will be doing all we can to maximize it." James emphasized that the Miami event represents a crucial chance for the team to rebound and showcase its potential.
Supporting Young Talent
Commenting on Giusti's inclusion in the Miami FP0 session, Ian James added, "We're also pleased to continue supporting the next generation of racing talent, and we're excited to give Alessandro this opportunity in the upcoming Rookie Free Practice session. Alessandro has already demonstrated his racing skills and talent in his young career so far, and we're looking forward to welcoming him into the Jaguar TCS Racing team in Miami." This move underscores Jaguar's commitment to nurturing emerging drivers and integrating them into high-level competition.
Rookie Lineup for Miami Event
Alessandro Giusti will join a competitive field of other rookies at the Miami event, including Gabriele Minì, Zak O'Sullivan, Hugh Barter, and Dennis Hauger. This Rookie Free Practice session provides a valuable platform for young drivers to gain experience with Formula E cars and potentially impress teams for future opportunities. The event on January 30 is set to be a showcase of emerging talent in the electric racing series.
As Jaguar TCS Racing aims to improve its standings in Formula E Season 12, the addition of Giusti for the rookie practice highlights a strategic focus on both immediate performance and long-term driver development. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how this young talent adapts to the GEN3 Evo car and whether Jaguar can leverage this fresh energy to overcome its early-season hurdles.
