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Making his return to the Formula E paddock, 2023 Formula 2 Champion, Théo Pourchaire, will be back behind the wheel of the GEN3 Evo in Madrid, drawing on his skills and knowledge from previous Formula E Rookie Tests and Free Practice sessions, including the Miami Rookie Free Practice session - which happened earlier this year.
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Pourchaire impressed many in the paddock with his performance in Miami, after finishing the session in P2, just 0.093 off the fastest time. The 22-year-old currently competes in the FIA World Endurance Championship for Peugeot, and serves as a development driver for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team.
Joining the Frenchman, and making his first outing in Formula E's all-electric machinery, is FIA Formula 2 race winner, Joshua Dürksen. The Paraguayan-born driver graduated to single-seater racing in 2019, when he finished second in the Formula 4 UAE Championship. In the years since, he has quickly progressed up the single-seater ladder, achieving race wins in the Italian F4 Championship and more recently in FIA Formula 2.
This year, Dürksen continues in FIA Formula 2 for a third season, representing Invicta Racing. Alongside his Formula 2 duties - like Pourchaire - the 22-year-old serves as a development driver for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team.
Cyril Blais, Team Principal of Citroën Racing Formula E, said: “We’re pleased to welcome Théo back to the team following the excellent job he did during the Free Practice session in Miami earlier this year. He integrated quickly with the engineers, provided clear feedback, and demonstrated strong pace, so bringing him back to continue building that relationship was a very natural decision for us especially considering changes to the global motorsport calendar.
“We’re also excited to work with Joshua for the first time. He’s a driver we’ve been following closely, and this is exactly what rookie tests are designed for - giving emerging talents the opportunity to demonstrate their ability in a Formula E environment. It will be valuable for both Joshua and the team as we continue our development programme with the GEN3 Evo package.”
Théo Pourchaire, Citroën Racing Formula E Team Rookie Driver, said: “It’s great to be back with Citroën Racing for the rookie test in Madrid. The experience in Miami earlier this season was extremely positive for me. Driving the GEN3 Evo car for the first time and working with the team gave me a really good understanding of how different Formula E is compared to other single-seater championships. Since then, I’ve been looking forward to getting back in the car and continuing that learning process.
“The focus in Madrid will be to build on what we started in Miami, support the engineers with the development programme and keep improving my understanding of the car, the tyres and the energy management. I’m very grateful to Citroën for the opportunity and I’m excited to get back behind the wheel.”
Joshua Dürksen, Citroën Racing Formula E Team Rookie Driver, said: “I’m really looking forward to joining Citroën Racing for the rookie test in Madrid. Formula E is a championship completely new to me, so to have the chance to drive the GEN3 Evo car and work with such an experienced team is a fantastic opportunity.
“The goal for the day is to learn as much as possible: about the car, the systems and the way a Formula E team operates. It’s a completely different challenge compared to other single-seaters, especially with the energy management and the technical side, so I’m going to be paying close attention. I want to thank Citroën Racing for the trust, and I’ll do everything I can to make the most of this opportunity.”
SCHEDULE: Where, when and how to watch or stream the 2026 CUPRA Raval Madrid E-Prix, Round 6
For Round 6 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, Madrid hosts an E-Prix for the very first time! We’ll be heading to the Circuito del Jarama for a race weekend that promises plenty of action and entertainment, as Spanish driver, Pepe Marti, hopes to put on a show in front of his home crowd on Saturday March 21.
Free Practice 1: Friday 20 March, 16:30 local / 15:30 UTC
Free Practice 2: Saturday 21 March, 08:30 local / 07:30 UTC
Qualifying: Saturday 21 March, 10:40 local / 09:40 UTC
Race: Saturday 21 March, 15:05 local / 14:05 UTC
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