2020 Marrakesh Rookie Test

ROKiT Venturi Racing completes positive test in Marrakesh

In Detail

After a race of varying fortunes in Marrakesh one day earlier – with Edoardo Mortara taking P5 and Felipe Massa P17 – ROKiT Venturi Racing returned to the Circuit International Automobile Moulay El Hassan for Formula E’s only in-season test of the 2019/20 campaign.

Fielding Reserve Driver Norman Nato and Test Driver Arthur Leclerc, the rookie test day signaled a key opportunity for learning, refinement, and development in preparation for the second half of Season 6.

Turning 184 laps – equating to 546.664 kilometres of running – Norman and Arthur collected data that will be pivotal to ROKiT Venturi Racing’s advancement, the Franco-Monegasque pair placing P6 and P19 overall at the close of the afternoon session.

In Numbers

Norman Nato

Position // P6

Best Time // 1:17.302

Laps Completed // 96

Distance Covered // 285.216 kilometres

Arthur Leclerc

Position // P19

Best Time // 1:18.076

Laps Completed // 88

Distance Covered // 261.448 kilometres

ROKiT Venturi Racing

Total Laps // 184

Total Distance Covered // 546.664 kilometres

In Words

Susie Wolff, Team Principal

“Formula E’s in-season test in Marrakesh presents a critical opportunity for data collection and with Norman and Arthur behind the wheel, we improved our understanding. This running will be instrumental to the development of our Season 6 car and I’m confident that we have made positive steps. The team have done a great job this weekend and we have lots to analyse ahead of our next race.”

Norman Nato, Reserve Driver

“Coming off the back of the first five races of the season, Arthur and I knew that we would have an intense day in the cockpit in Marrakesh. The in-season test is not about pace – it is consistent running. I drove almost 100 laps and the results were positive, especially by ending the day with the sixth-fastest time. We will be analysing the data back at base where I will be back in the simulator to help the team take steps in the right direction for Rome.”

Arthur Leclerc, Test Driver

“After spending a lot of time in the simulator back at base, it was great to drive the Silver Arrow 01 for the first time. We had a lot of data to collect at the start of the day and I completed 50 laps in the morning session – more than any other driver. I ended up driving over 250 kilometres and this distance shows that we are making progress. I would like to thank the team for the amazing opportunity to drive in the Marrakesh rookie test for a second year.”