ERT Formula E Team are looking for a new driver ahead of the 2024/25 campaign to improve after their difficult time last season.
The Chinese team are looking to retain Dan Ticktum, who endured a difficult time last season, floundering outside the top 10 with a brief upturn in form at Misano, finishing fourth.
ERT also struggled as a team, finishing at the foot of the Team’s Championship on just 23 points behind Mahindra Racing in Formula E.
The outfit are looking to sign Argentinian driver Sacha Fenestraz, who Nissan have released after a difficult season.
Fenestraz is holding discussions with the team as he looks to rebuild his career after struggling in the all-electric series to date.
Sacha Fenestraz is desperately trying to stay on the Formula E grid for the 2024/25 season with ERT
Fenestraz hasn’t yet scored a podium in Formula E despite two full seasons with Nissan, taking a couple of fourth-place finishes in the 2022/23 season.
So, the 25-year-old is now pushing to race for ERT in a desperate attempt to stay on the grid after being replaced by Norman Nato at Nissan, according to The Race.
Fenestraz scored points on just five occasions last season, with a best finish of fifth place in the second race of the weekend at Misano.
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His efforts ultimately yielded just 26 points, compared to teammate Oliver Rowland’s 156. Fenestraz also scored 32 points in his rookie season during 2022/23.
Zane Maloney has been snapped up by ABT Yamaha Lola, leaving only the two seats at ERT available on the grid for next season.
The Race is reporting that Fenestraz is discussing with ERT about a potential drive for next season alongside Ticktum. While ERT are yet to confirm either driver, it is expected that Ticktum will return for a fourth season with the team.
Sacha Fenestraz would provide experience to ERT in Formula E
Fenestraz has already competed in two full seasons in the Formula E championship and is familiar with Ticktum, having raced against him in the FIA Formula 3 European Championship.
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The Argentinian has also raced on the circuits on the calendar for the upcoming season which would allow him to get up to speed quicker than a rookie.
Despite his mediocre results at Nissan, Fenestraz may be a good option for a team such as ERT looking to improve after a difficult season as he has shown good pace at some events.