Pascal Wehrlein trains football star Sergio Aguero during Formula E Evo Sessions, watch the thrill unfold

Time of India

4 days ago

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Manchester City star Sergio Aguero is one of the few chosen ones to get a chance to drive a Formula E car on a race track. The footballer had his own GEN3 Evo session, guided by none other than TAG Heuer Porsche driver Pascal Wehrlein.
And Aguero nailed it by driving the electric race car like a pro, although he missed his engineer's message to slow down to cool the tyres.
Sergio Aguero takes on the race track in a GEN3 Evo
Sergio Aguero got the opportunity to drive the Porsche 99X Electric GEN3 Evo Formula E car during Miami's Evo Sessions on March 5 and 6. The video from his Evo session is pure entertainment, as he takes lap after lap, clearly enjoying the thrill of driving a race car.
Earlier, the official handle of FIA Formula E shared a video from Sergio's Evo Session on Instagram.
It showed how the footballer missed the messages to slow down and continued at high speed despite the need to cool the tyres. He later asked them to raise the volume and eventually slowed down. Pascal Wehrlein was seen doing a great job coaching him over the radio.
The 37-year-old told Formulae.com about the opportunity, 'This is absolutely crazy: from footballer to racing driver in one of the fastest racing cars in the world.
Every child is familiar with Porsche. The brand represents an iconic heritage, particularly in motorsport. I am absolutely delighted and would like to thank everyone involved for this unique opportunity.'
All about GEN3 Evo Sessions
Aguero and other participants underwent detailed training, which included simulator sessions, physical conditioning, driver coaching, hardware customization, and engineering briefings. It not only gave them the thrill of driving a race car but also gave viewers insight into the intricate world of Formula E — how a driver is trained and how the car is driven during a race.
A complete documentary will be released later this year, showcasing the entire Evo Sessions footage.
Sharing his reaction when Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds first presented the idea, he said, 'The initial reaction when I presented the concept of 'Evo Sessions' to our teams and partners was, 'This is wild!' — which is when I immediately knew we had to bring it to life. We wanted to do something that has never been done before in motorsport; something that would give audiences and our fan base a unique perspective into the world of a Formula E driver, through the eyes of some of their favourite online personalities.
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He added, 'Formula E is the fastest-growing motorsport in the world, and we have a clear target to hit half a billion fans by 2030. Through collaborating with some of the biggest names in popular culture right now, we're able to open up Formula E to a whole new fanbase.'
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Even the trainers are among the best Formula E drivers in the world. Pascal Wehrlein is currently second in the 2025 Driver Standings with 103 points. He won the Miami E-Prix along with three more podiums this year. He will next compete in the Berlin double-header next month.
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