Misano hosts official 2024 NXT Gen Cup pre-season test days
Misano will host the official 2024 NXT Gen Cup pre-season test days this week, March 26-27, the Italian circuit where the season premiere will be held together with the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship on April 13-14.
"It's a great feeling for all involved to finally get going on track after a long winter of preparation and hard work," said Fredrik Lestrup, NXT Gen Cup founder.
"The test marks the start of seven intense weeks of testing and the first three race weekends in Italy, Monaco and Germany. This will be a fantastic start to the international journey of NXT Gen Cup on these amazing venues and the start of a new chapter in the careers of our young talents."
15 drivers will take part in the test in order to get to know the 100% electric LRT NXT1 race car and work closely with the team of NXT Gen Cup engineers and mechanics.
All drivers will take part in an E-safety course, perform a seat fitting, weigh-in and take part in a total of eight test sessions throughout the two days.
Reports and results will be posted on nxtgencup.com during the test days.
2024 NXT Gen Cup official pre-season test schedule
Tuesday - March 26th
08:30-08:50 - Session 1
13:05-13:25 - Session 2
18:05-18:25 - Session 3
20:30-20:50 - Session 4
Wednesday - March 27th
08:30-08:50 - Session 1
13:05-13:25 - Session 2
18:05-18:25 - Session 3
20:30-20:50 - Session 4
About NXT Gen Cup
The NXT Gen Cup is the world’s first 100% electric junior touring car cup where young female and male drivers race the LRT NXT1, a fully electric race car based on the MINI Cooper SE road car - engineered and built by Lestrup Racing Team. The series races together with Formula E and DTM and is organised through an “arrive and drive” concept, enabling the junior drivers to focus on driving and creating the foundation for a professional racing career.
About Formula E
As the world’s first all-electric FIA World Championship and the only sport certified net zero carbon since inception, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship brings dramatic racing to the heart of some of the world’s most iconic cities providing an elite motorsport platform for the world’s leading automotive manufacturers to accelerate electric vehicle innovation. The Formula E network of teams, manufacturers, partners, broadcasters, and host cities are united by a passion for the sport and belief in its potential to accelerate sustainable human progress and create a better future for people and planet.
About DTM
DTM is Europe’s premier and best-known racing series and is celebrating its 40th birthday in 2024. As one the most competitive racing series, DTM features seven prestigious brands in its anniversary season. The DTM has a German core, but a strong international fan base. Races are broadcasted live in 150 territories. The series is also a leader in sustainable motorsport. For the second season, all cars are powered by a sustainable fuel made of 50% renewable components. Not only the cars racing in DTM are in the center of sustainable project. For the events itself the ADAC as promoter of the DTM offers innovations like an initiative to reduce plastic waste and a digital carpool solution, which has been recognised and awarded by the FIA.
