Formula E is back after a few weeks off with a new-ish circuit on the calendar, new drivers in the rookie Free Practice Sessions and more!
Rookie Free Practice Session:
The first rookie session of 2026 takes place this week at the Hardrock Stadium ahead of this week’s Miami E-Prix. These is a mixture of male and female competitors which is amazing for the sport. Here are the lineups:
A vast range of talent across this rookie grid including champions, podium sitters and more! The future is bright for Formula E
| Team | Driver |
| Lola Yamaha Abt | Hugh Barter |
| Cupra Kiro | Pepe Marti |
| Citroen Racing | Theo Pourchaire |
| Envision Racing | Zak O’Sullivan |
| Andretti | Dennis Hauger |
| DS PENSKE | Nikita Bedrin |
| Mahindra Racing | Chloe Chambers |
| Nissan | Gabriele Mini |
| Nissan | Abbi Pulling |
| Jaguar TCS Racing | Alessandro Giusti |
| Porsche | Ayhancan Gueven |
Countdown to the Rookie Session:
Info on the Circuit and Event
3 vowles in Miami, the 3rd time Formula E has raced in Miami. First at the Biscayne Bay Street Circuit where Nico Prost won the race with e.dams Renault! Last year was the second running with chaos towards the latter stage of the race and attack mode resulting in penalties for many drivers which led to Wehrlein taking the win.
Now, we return to the circuit that hosted the evo sessions last year during Formula E’s massive mid season break. Although the layout is different, the tension is high.
The layout consists of 14 turns with a 2.32km length. The layout is somewhat similar to Formula One but the majority of sector 1 is gone for Formula E. Sector 2 and 3 can be similar in parts but it will be interesting to see how this goes!
Image Credit: Formula E’s Website
FP1 Countdown
FP2 Countdown
Qualifying Countdown
Miami E-Prix Countdown
Predictions:
Pole Position: Taylor Barnard
The young Briton has shown some very strong pace in just 2 races for his new team at DS Penske this year. Around a new track where most of the drivers will be new to this circuit, I think this will put most of the drivers on an even playing field….well most of them.
Race Podium
1st Place:
Pepe Marti
Is this a bold claim? Yes. However, as it was mentioned previously, Pepe Marti will be the only driver to take part in the the rookie test who is also a full time driver! This gives him an extra 40 minutes of driving time which is CRITICAL for all drivers. My gut is saying to go for this so I’m trusting my gut.
2nd Place
Oliver Rowland
The reigning champion is quietly going about his journey of collecting podiums in every race this year. Sao Paulo and Mexico City are done now next on his list will be Miami.
3rd Place
Edoardo Mortara
Initially, I was going to go for Dennis (which I could regret) but I think Mahindra could come alive at Miami. Of course, I could be right and I could be wrong but Mortara found form in Mexico to finish P2 so a step down on the podium after a chaotic race could happen.
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