Maserati MSG Racing completes positive Rookie Test in Berlin

Felipe Drugovich and Nico Pino gain Formula E experience with Maserati MSG Racing in Berlin

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Maserati MSG Racing executed a strong in-season Rookie Test at the Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit in Berlin, Germany, to gather vital data insights ahead of the final three race weekends of the FIA Formula E World Championship’s 10th season.

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The test, which is reserved exclusively for drivers who have not competed in Formula E, is the only one of its kind during the season and represents a key opportunity for teams to complete additional on-track running outside of race weekend and FP0 sessions.

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Joined by returning tester and 2022 FIA Formula 2 champion, Felipe Drugovich, and Stellantis Motorsport Young Driver, Nico Pino, Maserati MSG Racing completed an invaluable amount of running across six hours of available track time.

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While showing clear pace, with Felipe posting the second-fastest lap of the morning, the pair completed a combined total of 197 laps – 461.9 kilometres of running.

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With critical insights gained, Maserati MSG Racing will return to its headquarters in Monaco to commence preparations for the inaugural Shanghai E-Prix on 25-26 May 2024.‍

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In Their Words‍

Cyril Blais, Deputy Team Principal, Maserati MSG Racing

“Today was very productive. We completed our whole program, we learned a lot, and Felipe and Nico followed the plan as intended, did a great job, and made no mistakes, so overall, it was a positive day. We have plenty of data to analyse from today in the coming days and our learnings should be beneficial to our performance for the rest of the season.”

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Felipe Drugovich

“It was good to be back in Berlin with Maserati MSG Racing. I enjoyed getting back up to speed in the Formula E car after nearly a year of not driving it. We got through the whole program, gathered some good data, I learned a lot, and overall, I’m very happy with the day.”

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Nico Pino

“Today was my first time in the Maserati Tipo Folgore, and overall, it was a very productive day. The Gen3 Formula E car is different to anything I’ve experienced – it behaves differently to any other type of racing car. We completed our program, and there is a lot of data to review but I hope today’s test helps to shape the team’s performance in the future.”