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F1 hopeful Giovinazzi joins Formula E rookie test
Formula 1 driver Antonio Giovinazzi will take part in the Formula E rookie test at Marrakesh, as revealed by the official entry list.
Valentin Khorounzhiy
Edited: Jan 4, 2018, 12:38 PM
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The Ferrari-supported Italian made his F1 debut in 2017 as replacement for the injured Pascal Wehrlein at Sauber, and was a contender to join the Swiss team as a full-time driver for the upcoming season.
However, Sauber opted for fellow Ferrari protege Charles Leclerc and team regular Marcus Ericsson instead, with Giovinazzi having to settle for a third-driver role.
He will now make an appearance in the January 14 post-race FE rookie test at Marrakech, and will pilot DS Virgin's DSV-03 car alongside BMW racer Eriksson.
Giovinazzi's test opportunity comes against the backdrop of Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne evaluating a foray into the all-electric racing category with his Fiat Chrysler Automobiles company's Maserati brand.
The entry list has also revealed two other names participating in the test, completing a 20-strong line-up.
Mercedes DTM driver Gary Paffett, who has previously stated he would “absolutely” consider following the manufacturer to Formula E when it quits the German series at the end of 2018, will test for Venturi – which currently employs his DTM teammates Edoardo Mortara and Maro Engel.
Meanwhile, Formula 2 ace Alex Albon will slot in alongside Japanese F3 champion Mitsunori Takaboshi in the Renault e.dams test roster.
Test line-up
Team
Drivers
Renault e.dams
Mitsunori Takaboshi
Alexander Albon
Techeetah
Frederic Makowiecki
James Rossiter
Andretti
Colton Herta
Bruno Spengler
Audi Sport Abt
Nico Muller
Nyck de Vries
Venturi
Michael Benyahia
Gary Paffett
Mahindra
Sam Dejonghe
Dani Juncadella
Jaguar
Pietro Fittipaldi
Paul di Resta
Dragon
Andrea Caldarelli
Maximilian Gunther
NIO
Harry Tincknell
Alexandre Imperatori
DS Virgin
Antonio Giovinazzi
Joel Eriksson
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