Formula E Season 3 Champion Lucas di Grassi will continue his long association with the ABT team heading into Season 11 as ABT Lola.
The Brazilian and German team have extended their bond to begin a new era together and, from next season, ABT will form a team with Lola Cars, using a propulsion system developed by the iconic British brand in conjunction with Yamaha Motor Company.
ABT CEO Thomas Biermaier welcomed di Grassi’s arrival, noting that not only is he a great ambassador for the team and the entire championship, but he is also highly motivated to win the championship again.
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A Perfect Fit
Di Grassi has competed in 131 Formula E races, more than any other driver and is among the most successful, with an unprecedented 47 podium finishes in addition to the drivers’ title.
Lola Cars Motorsport Director Mark Preston noted that having a driver with as much experience, skill and dedication as di Grassi is a huge boost for a new manufacturer entering the series.
“These attributes, combined with his existing relationship with ABT, make Lucas the ideal person to have behind the wheel for our return to motorsport,” he said.
“His knowledge and feedback during testing has already proven invaluable and we look forward to taking to the track together in season 11,” he added.
For his part, di Grassi assured that with ABT he feels like family. “I have experienced the best moments of my career there and I have full confidence in the people who work hard every day to achieve success, so I am happy that we are also facing new challenges together.”
The Brazilian took the first lap of the new era in mid-June at the shakedown of the Lola Yamaha race car in the UK, the first outing for the new GEN3 Evo design with a newly developed powertrain.
