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PORSCHE CONTINUE FORMULA E DEVELOPMENT

Porsche test Formula E car ahead of debut - Photo: Supplied

By Bruce Williams

Porsche test Formula E car ahead of debut - Photo: Supplied

Porsche test Formula E car ahead of debut – Photo: Supplied

Porsche have continued the development of their Formula E car completing three days of testing at Calafat, Spain.

Led by Neel Jani, the team completed an extensive test programme covering over 1,000 kilometres with the Formula E car.

“I feel the tests with the Porsche Formula E car at Calafat were very positive.” said Jani.

“It is hugely important to get as many kilometres as possible under our belt during the test phase for our Formula E race car and, in doing so, to gain valuable experience – particularly from a technical point of view.”

“They have been very productive days. I am now looking forward to working with the team over the coming months, as we strive to get the very best out of the Porsche Formula E race car.”

Kiwi, Brendon Hartley who is listed as the team’s Test and Development driver also contributed during the test.

“As a test and development driver, it’s my job to support the Porsche Formula E programme with preparations for Season 6 of Formula E.” said Hartley.

“My main focus has been on the simulation work in Weissach. Testing the car on track has been both an enjoyable and challenging experience. It is, of course, enjoyable to drive the car, however, contributing and working with the talented group of people at Porsche on this project is also a real pleasure.”

More intensive tests are scheduled over the coming months for the Porsche Motorsport engineers and Formula E drivers. The goal is to be as well prepared as possible for the first race in Season 6 (2019/20) of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship.

“The findings from these tests will allow us to take a big step forward in the development of the Porsche powertrain.” said Malte Huneke, Technical Project Leader.

“The primary focus in this phase of preparations is on reliability, before we then concentrate on performance at a later date. We still have a lot of work ahead of us, but development is completely on track.”

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