Berlin Rookie Test: Jaguar TCS Racing nominates Jamie Chadwick, Leonardo Fornaroli
There are just a few days to go for the Berlin Rookie Test that will follow the Berlin E-Prix this weekend. Filling in the last slots, Jaguar TCS Racing have announced Jamie Chadwick and Formula 3 champion Leonardo Fornaroli as their nominees for the Berlin Rookie Test.
It will take place at the Tempelhof Airport Circuit on July 14, Monday.
All about Jamie Chadwick and Leonardo Fornaroli
Jamie Chadwick recently won the European Le Mans Series events for IDEC Sport in the LMP2 class. She also tried her hand at the Jaguar I-TYPE 7 after driving it in the Women's Test in Madrid and the Rookie Free Practice session in Jeddah. Leonardo Fornaroli currently drives for Invicta Racing and is fourth in the FIA Formula 2 standings. He is also the current Formula 3 champion.
Sharing his excitement ahead of the Berlin test, he said, 'It is a privilege to mark my first official test in Formula E with Jaguar TCS Racing. It is going to be a new challenge for me, but one I am looking forward to. To work with the current world championship-winning team is a great opportunity for me and it will be really exciting to take to the Tempelhof Airport circuit for the first time.'
James Barclay, Jaguar TCS Racing Team Principal, said about the two rookies, "We're delighted to welcome back Jamie to the team and give her another chance to put the Jaguar I-TYPE 7 through its paces.
Jamie has enjoyed plenty of success in sportscars this year and has excelled across multiple motorsport disciplines, so it will be great to see her drive in Formula E again.'
She said about Fornaroli, 'We are also delighted to welcome Leonardo into the team in Berlin. Leonardo is enjoying an impressive debut season in Formula 2 off the back of winning the Formula 3 title last year – a superb achievement against a really strong field of drivers. We look forward to seeing what Leonardo can do behind the wheel of the Jaguar I-TYPE 7 as he showcases his skillset in Formula E for the first time.'
Also Read:
Season 11 Berlin Rookie Test: Formula E teams announce nominations, eligibility rules explained
The Berlin Rookie Test gives the rookies an opportunity to show their talent in the Formula E cars and get a chance to gain a seat in the team in future.
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