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Porsche Stuns With Youngest Ever Formula E Driver Test
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Highlights
- Elia Weiss, 16, selected for Porsche’s Formula E rookie test
- Youngest driver ever to race a Formula E car
- Test scheduled next month at Berlin’s Tempelhof Airport Circuit
- Weiss currently competes in Italian Formula 4 with Cram Motorsport
- Porsche’s Gen3 Evo 99X Electric will be used in the test
- Weiss gained International B license exactly on his 16th birthday
Reaching this opportunity was not by chance. Weiss secured his International B license—which is a requirement for Formula E tests—right on his 16th birthday.
This allowed him to sign up for the Berlin test with Porsche’s new Gen3 Evo machine. The 99X Electric, developed by the Stuttgart firm, is the same car raced by Porsche’s regular Formula E drivers during the championship season.
Weiss said it felt surreal to be chosen by such a prestigious brand.
He already completed simulator sessions in Weissach with Porsche’s engineers and explained that he felt immediately welcomed by the team.
Weiss admitted the step up demands much more strength and fitness than what he faces in F4, so he’s training hard to be physically ready for the challenges of driving a Formula E car.
The Formula E test is scheduled for next month and will allow teams to evaluate up-and-coming drivers in a real race environment. For Weiss, this moment not only opens doors in the electric series but also puts him on the radar for future professional opportunities.
Weiss’s selection highlights a growing trend of rapid progression for young drivers in professional motorsport.
While it’s still rare to see teenagers in Formula E, Weiss’s selection follows a broader trend in motorsport, where younger talents are progressing quickly through the ranks. Formula 1 has also seen a rise in teenage racers in recent seasons. See how recent rule changes in Mercedes have influenced driver dynamics.
As the event draws nearer, attention will focus on how Weiss adapts to the unique demands of electric single-seaters. Success in Berlin could lead to more test outings or even competitive drives in the future.
For now, Weiss is preparing carefully, aiming to make the most of his shot with Porsche and show he can handle one of the fastest and most technical challenges in international motorsport, much like the challenges faced in the Monaco Grand Prix by drivers across different series.
Success in the Berlin test could open the door to a future Formula E seat for Weiss.
John Martinez delivers real-time NASCAR Cup Series and Truck Series news, from live race updates to pit-lane strategy analysis. A graduate of the University of Northwestern Ohio’s Motorsports Technology program, he breaks down rule changes, driver tactics, and championship points with crystal-clear reporting.
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