Bedrin is a multiple race winner in international karting competitions, he made headlines by dominating the 2020 WSK Super Master Series (OK), where he won heats, qualifying sessions, prefinals, and finals over the final two rounds.
More recently, he captured his first FIA Formula 3 Sprint Race victory in 2024, confirming his potential at the highest levels of junior single-seater racing.
‘I’m incredibly excited to join DS PENSKE for the Berlin Rookie Test," says the 19-year-old Russian. "It’s a great opportunity to experience Formula E up close and work with such a forward-thinking and competitive team. I’m grateful to be part of the Penske Driver Development Program, it is a huge milestone in my career. I am thankful for the trust the team has placed in me and I can’t wait to get started.’
As part of the Penske Driver Development Program, Bedrin will work closely with the DS PENSKE engineering team, contributing to simulator development, and gaining valuable insight into the technical and strategic demands of electric racing at the elite level.
‘We’re thrilled to welcome Nikita into our development structure,” said Deputy Team Principal Phil Charles. “His talent is undeniable, and we believe he has the mindset and dedication to thrive within the DS PENSKE environment.’
To kick off his involvement with the team, Bedrin will take part in the official Formula E Rookie Test on Monday, 14 July, at the Berlin Tempelhof circuit—his first on-track experience with DS PENSKE and a unique opportunity to familiarize himself with the demands of all-electric racing.
SCHEDULE: Where, when and how to watch or stream the 2025 Sarinah Jakarta E-Prix Round 12
Season 11 will see another returnee on the Formula E calendar. After a season away, we'll be heading back for more jostling in Jakarta.
Get set for rising temperatures both in the air and on track as the field gets set for more wheel-to-wheel action in the Indonesian capital, with the E-Prix due to take place on Saturday 21 June 2025.
Free Practice 1: 16:00 local (09:00 UTC), Friday 20 June
Free Practice 2: 08:00, (01:00 UTC) Saturday 21 June
Qualifying: 10:20 (03:20 UTC), Saturday 21 June
Race: 15:00 (08:00 UTC), Saturday 21 June
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