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Bedrin is multiple winner in international karting competition, having 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.
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."
Kvyat tests Formula E machinery once more
The former Formula 1 driver has taken part in rookie sessions before, at the Rookie Test in Berlin with then-NIO 333. The Russian also took the wheel of the DS E-TENSE FE25 during the FP0 session at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit earlier this season.
READ MORE: Everything you need to know about the Rookie Free Practice session in Jeddah
Kvyat, 30, is an accomplished driver with extensive experience in top-tier motorsport. Having competed in multiple Formula 1 seasons with teams such as Red Bull Racing and Scuderia Toro Rosso, Kvyat has demonstrated skill and adaptability at the top level.
"With podium finishes and years of experience in high-pressure race environments, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the DS PENSKE squad," say the team.
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