Lucas di Grassi will return to the team with which he won the Formula E drivers’ title in season 3, ABT CUPRA, to join Nico Mueller in the driver lineup.
Di Grassi is among the most successful racers in the history of the ABB FIA Formula E FIA World Championship and is an ever-present in the series. ABT, under the guise of Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler, was the team that helped him reach the top spot in the drivers’ category.
The Brazilian returns to the team where he enjoyed a successful seven-year stint for the second GEN3 campaign and second CUPRA season in association with ABT.
Returning Home
“We are happy to have brought Lucas back to ABT; he was and is a good friend to our entire team and is one of the Formula E greats of the last ten years,” stated Hans-Jürgen Abt, CEO of the ABT Group.
Ten years ago, ABT was the first German team to join the championship and in 2023 it returned as a private squad after a one-year break.
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“We know the great challenge of fighting against international competition as a small customer team,” said Thomas Biermaier, CEO and Team Principal of ABT.
“For us, experience, know-how and full passion for the joint project count even more: with Lucas we have the perfect man on board for the future,” he added.
Excellent Track Record
Di Grassi has won the most trophies of all Formula E drivers (40), the most victories (13) and the most fastest TAG Heuer laps (12). In addition, he is one of only two drivers to have been on the podium at least. once in every season.
“It’s fantastic to be back at ABT,” said di Grassi. “Not only did I win two titles with this team, but I also have endless memories with all the people who work there so passionately. I couldn’t be more excited to be back after two years and I’m really looking forward to working together.
Together we will give our all to regain, step by step, the results that the whole team deserves. “Lucas di Grassi will compete alongside Nico Mueller for the first time for his new and former team in the official ABB FIA Formula E ABB World Championship tests in Valencia. All championship drivers will gather in Spain from October 23-27 to prepare for the season.
