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Scottish racing driver, Cian Shields, is set for his first outing in Formula E machinery, representing CUPRA KIRO at the upcoming Madrid Rookie Test and joining the previously announced Bianca Bustamante.
NEWS: Rookie Test set for CUPRA Raval Madrid E-Prix race weekend
Shields graduated to single-seater racing in 2022, and quickly impressed in the highly-competitive GB3 Championship, achieving one victory and three podiums in his rookie season. In 2023, he was crowned runner-up in the Euroformula Open Championship, which provided him with a springboard into the Formula 1 support series, FIA Formula 3.
Last year, the 21-year-old made his full season debut in FIA Formula 2 with AIX Racing, as well as representing Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team in FP1 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, in his capacity as team test driver. This season, Shields will continue in FIA Formula 2.
Russell O’Hagan, CUPRA KIRO Team Principal, said: “I’m excited to welcome Cian to the team for his first experience of Formula E. As a fully electric category, Formula E is a uniquely demanding championship but I’m very confident that the opportunity to experience the GEN3 Evo will be hugely beneficial for his own development, giving him a new perspective to complement his recent single-seater experiences.
"The upcoming test is an important opportunity for us as a team, and while we’re eager to maximise it, we’re also very excited to extend this chance to Cian and support his progression. I can’t wait to see how he gets on.”
Cian Shields, said: “I’m delighted to be joining CUPRA KIRO for the upcoming Rookie Test in Madrid. The test will be my first experience of driving a Formula E car, so it’s a very exciting opportunity to learn, adapt, and understand what makes this championship so unique. In motorsport, rookie tests are becoming increasingly important, and with more teams giving young drivers opportunities, it’s a great platform to not only develop but to also show what you can do. Formula E is completely new territory for me, and I’m looking forward to working with and learning from Dan [Ticktum], Pepe [Martí], and Bianca [Bustamante] across the weekend.”
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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