Norman Nato joins Edoardo Mortara to form ROKiT Venturi Racing's 2020/21 driver line-up

Ahead of Formula E’s first campaign as an FIA World Championship, ROKiT Venturi Racing named Edoardo Mortara and Norman Nato as its drivers for the 2020/21 season.

Season 7 will mark Edo’s fourth with Monaco’s only racing team while the marque builds upon its long-standing connections with the 28-year-old Frenchman, Norman, who has served as the outfit’s Reserve Driver since 2018.

Susie Wolff, ROKiT Venturi Racing Team Principal quotes: "As our Reserve Driver Norman has proven his ability at every available opportunity, not only showing speed during in-season testing but also demonstrating clear commitment to his role in our simulator. The decision to promote him to a full time race seat is indicative of his contribution to the team so far - he has earned the opportunity to show us what he can do behind the wheel. Season 7 will be Edo’s fourth with the team and we hope that his experience in the series combined with Norman’s ability and determination will make for a formidable pairing. Season 7 marks Formula E’s first campaign as a World Championship and we’re very much looking forward to hitting the track in Santiago next year.”

ROKiT VENTURI RACING REVEALS SEASON 7 DRIVER LINE-UP

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• At 10/16/2020 11:08:00 p.m.
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This time next week the opening round of the WEC Super Season will be getting underway. We can’t wait…what about you? J-7 pour les TOTAL 6 Heures de Spa-Francorchamps ! A cette même heure la semaine prochaine, la manche d'ouverture de la Super Saison du Championnat du Monde d'Endurance FIA (WEC) sera sur le point de s'élancer. Nous sommes très impatients d'y être... Et vous ?

One week to go to TOTAL 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps!

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• Toyota headline 10-strong LMP1 category
• BMW strengthens powerful GT World Championship to 10 challengers
• Three constructors go head-to-head in LMP2 in hands of teams old and new
• Multi-marque LMGTE Am class boosted to 9 for Super Season

Toyota headline 10-strong LMP1 category  

Six months ago, few imagined that 10 LMP1 cars would be lining up for the start of the 2018-2019 season, with a two-time F1 World Champion among the drivers!  

Toyota Gazoo Racing’s commitment to the development of hybrid technology, and its dedication to making ever-better road cars using the knowledge and experience gained in the WEC, sees it extend its engagement in the World Endurance Championship for the full Super Season.  

The Japanese manufacturer recently announced that Fernando Alonso would be joining the team for the duration, allowing the Spanish F1 champion to fulfil his desire to try and claim the Triple Crown in motorsport.  His presence alongside the existing, super-strong, international driver line up will undoubtedly attract a host of new fans and media interest....

BMW strengthens powerful GT World Championship to 10 challengers 

Boosted by the FIA World Endurance Championship titles for GTE Drivers and Manufacturers, the competition in the LMGTE Pro class will be hotter and tighter than ever with the addition of BMW to the ranks.   

The German marque’s new BMW M8 GTE, with an experienced, race-winning but WEC-unproven crew of drivers, made its race debut just weeks ago and will be going head to head from April’s Prologue (Circuit Paul Ricard, 6/7 April) onwards with some of the world’s most prestigious luxury car marques....  

Three constructors go head-to-head in LMP2 in hands of teams old and new 

The LMP2 grid will consist of seven entries but, in contrast to last year, there are three different chassis constructors represented through the ORECA 07, Dallara P217 and Ligier JSP217.  Signatech Alpine’s A470, while individually named, is an ORECA 07 design.  The new LMP2 regulations introduced in 2017 offered customers a significant increase in performance which provided thrilling and close competition throughout the entire 2017 season – something which is sure to be repeated in the Super Season.... 

Multi-marque LMGTE Am class boosted to 9 for Super Season 

The LMGTE Am class features three different brands among the nine entries, the number being a significant boost compared to previous seasons.   The competitors include the 2017 class champions from Aston Martin Racing, Paul Dalla Lana, Pedro Lamy and Mathias Lauda, plus a second Vantage entered by WEC debutant TF Sport....

Super Season entry list: A look at the classes in detail

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A meeting of the FIA World Motorsport Council was held today in Vienna, Austria. At this occasion the creation of the FIA World Endurance Championship for GTE Drivers and Manufacturers title was announced for 2017.  As a reminder, four manufacturers - Ferrari, Aston Martin, Ford and Porsche - are already entered in the WEC.  Pierre Fillon (President of the ACO): "I would like to warmly thank Jean Todt, President of the FIA and Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones, President of the FIA Endurance Commission, for their total involvement in obtaining this title. I would like also to acknowledge the efforts made by the manufacturers and their sporting performances that fully justify this world title label.”  Gérard Neveu (CEO of the FIA WEC): "The announcement of this world title is excellent news for the WEC and rewards a grid of the highest quality. This decision should speed up the arrival of other manufacturers to this category.”

Un Titre Mondial de la FIA pour les GTE  Aujourd’hui se tenait à Vienne le Conseil Mondial du Sport Auto de la FIA. A cette occasion, il a été annoncé la création dès 2017 d’un titre Mondial GTE Constructeur et Pilotes dans le cadre du Championnat du Monde d’Endurance de la FIA (WEC).  Pour rappel, quatre constructeurs à savoir Ferrari, Aston Martin, Ford et Porsche sont déjà engagés dans le WEC.  Pierre Fillon (Président de l’ACO) : « Je tiens à remercier très chaleureusement Jean Todt, Président de la FIA et Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones, Président de la Commission d’Endurance de la FIA, pour leur totale implication dans l’obtention de ce titre.  Il faut saluer les efforts consentis par les constructeurs et la qualité de leurs performances sportives qui justifient amplement le label de ce titre mondial. »  Gérard Neveu (Directeur General du FIA WEC) « L’annonce de ce titre mondial est une excellente nouvelle pour le WEC et vient récompenser une grille GTE de grande qualité. Cette décision devrait accélérer l’arrivée prochaine d’autres constructeurs dans cette catégorie. »

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An FIA World Championship title for GTE

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