All-electric junior touring car series to support Formula E, DTM

The collection, which was based and debuted in Sweden final yr, will likely be open to drivers aged between 15-25 who’re taking their first steps into racing.

The 20 drivers, consisting of female and male individuals, will compete throughout six rounds this season.

This consists of Misano, Berlin, Monaco and London for Components E, whereas it would additionally help the DTM on the Norisring in July and Hockenheim in October.

For Components E helps, occasions will encompass two 20-minute observe periods, besides Monaco which can characteristic only one, a 20-minute qualifying session and a 20-minute race.

It marks the primary time that Components E has had an everyday help collection because the Jaguar I-Tempo eTrophy disbanded in 2020 after two seasons.

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“We’re delighted to welcome the NXT Gen Cup after their vastly profitable debut final yr,” mentioned Alberto Longo, Co-Founder and Chief Championship Officer of Components E.

“The addition of an all-electric junior class to the European a part of our calendar will additional contribute to the important nurturing of younger expertise, a key half to our sport and provides them the chance to race on the identical stage as our world-class drivers and groups.”

The one-make collection will use electrical MINI Cooper SE highway vehicles which have been developed by the Lestrup Racing Crew and will likely be run centrally for all 20 drivers.

The front-wheel drive vehicles produce 180bhp, which can improve by 60bhp with push-to-pass, and use Hankook semi-slick all-weather tyres.

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Former touring automobile racer Fredrik Lestrup, collection founding father of NXT Gen Cup, mentioned: “For NXT Gen Cup to go from an concept on paper lower than two years in the past to racing along with Components E and DTM this yr is mind-boggling and an inspiring proof on the arduous work by everybody concerned.

“We’ve along with Components E and DTM created a spectacular calendar which can present our junior drivers with a sturdy basis to start out their racing careers and present their abilities to among the greatest groups and companions on the earth.”