Maserati will be the first Italian to race in the world of electric racing cars.
The announcement in Rome on the eve of the double race, Saturday and Sunday, on the streets of Eur: the Trident brand will take to the track with ROKiT Venturi Racing for its debut in Season 9 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
It will make its debut on the starting grid with the new Gen3, the fastest, lightest and most powerful Formula E single-seater ever, featuring a series of design, manufacturing and technological innovations.
In view of the Rome E-Prix, ROKiT Venturi Racing is in command of the two world championships: teams and drivers.
Last season, the team completed its most successful campaign to date, securing two wins, five podiums and the title of vice world champion with Italian Swiss Edoardo Mortara.
"Returning to motorsport with Formula E - said Davide Grasso, CEO of Maserati during the magical evening at the Eur lake to present the novelty - was a natural choice for Maserati. We are, in fact, driven by our passion and innovation. . And we are happy to share this adventure with a partner animated by our same values and, like us, projected into the future. With the ROKiT Venturi Racing Team we share the same determination,
"The partnership with Maserati for Gen3 - added Scott Swid, Chairman & Managing Partner, ROKiT Venturi Racing - is excellent news. It is an extraordinary opportunity for the team, for Maserati and for Formula E, but above all it is news. fantastic for fans who will witness the return of an iconic brand in top-tier motorsport. Not only are we laying a solid foundation for our long-term future in Formula E, but this is the chance to experience one of the most exciting stories in international sport. where a prestigious brand returns to its roots, joining the most innovative and fastest growing formula in motorsport. "
"The union with Maserati - explained Susie Wolff, CEO and Managing Partner, ROKiT Venturi Racing - marks the
start of a new era and represents the best possible result for the team following our successful partnership with Mercedes.
Having been chosen for the return of one of the most recognizable motorsport brands in international single-seater competitions is a sign of the successes achieved in recent seasons, in which we have firmly established ourselves as a reliable team on a commercial level and, above all, as a winning team that can seriously compete in championships.
With this commitment, the team is now in an exceptional position to compete in the next generation races of Formula E, which will start in 2023 ".
the field of international single-seater competitions is a sign of the successes achieved in recent seasons, in which we have firmly established ourselves as a reliable team on a commercial level and, above all, as a winning team that can compete seriously in the championships.
With this commitment, the team is now in an exceptional position to compete in the next generation races of Formula E, which will start in 2023 ".
the field of international single-seater competitions is a sign of the successes achieved in recent seasons, in which we have firmly established ourselves as a reliable team on a commercial level and, above all, as a winning team that can compete seriously in the championships.
With this commitment, the team is now in an exceptional position to compete in the next generation races of Formula E, which will start in 2023 ".
"We are extremely pleased - said Jean-Marc Finot, Senior VP, STELLANTIS Motorsport, added - that Maserati has as partner for Formula E ROKiT Venturi Racing, one of the most competitive teams in the championship. It is a great asset for Maserati. be able to rely on Venturi know-how.
We believe that the combination of Maserati's design expertise and Venturi's racing skills and experience will produce an extremely efficient result. The DNA and passion for performance that unite us will unite the team . "