Cupra Kiro has confirmed that Pepe Marti will stay with the workforce for the 2026/27 ABB FIA Formulation E season.
The 21-year-old Spaniard loved a powerful rookie marketing campaign, ending because the highest-placed newcomer within the Drivers’ Championship with 66 factors.
Marti scored factors in simply his second begin in Mexico, led his residence race in Madrid, and claimed his first collection podium on the Monaco E-Prix.
He later added a second-place end on the Sanya E-Prix in China.
Managed by Fernando Alonso’s A14 improvement program, Marti turns into the primary Spanish driver to face on a Formulation E podium.
Marti will now lead Kiro into the collection’ new GEN4 period.
“I’m very excited to proceed with CUPRA KIRO for the 2026/27 Formulation E season,” Marti mentioned.
“I’ve felt an enormous quantity of assist and belief since becoming a member of the workforce, and collectively, I believe we’ve constructed one thing actually optimistic throughout my rookie yr.
“To have achieved high three finishes, led races, and turn out to be the primary Spanish driver to face on the Formulation E podium is one thing I’m very happy with, however I additionally really feel like we’re solely simply getting began.”
Group Principal Russell O’Hagan praised Marti’s speedy improvement all through his debut season.
“Persevering with our relationship with Pepe for the 2026/27 season was a really simple choice,” O’Hagan mentioned.
“Because the second he joined the workforce, he has constantly impressed us together with his expertise, work ethic, and maturity.
“The truth is that he exceeded our expectations nearly instantly and confirmed constant efficiency throughout the season.”
Pre-season testing for the 2026/27 marketing campaign begins November 16-20 at Jarama, Spain, forward of the season opener in December.
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