Andretti confirm F1 Academy duo for first-ever female test

Andretti has announced that it will be fielding F1 Academy duo Chloe Chambers and Nerea Martí in next month's inaugural all-female test. 

The first-ever all-female test is taking place on the Thursday of next month's official FE pre-season test in Valencia, at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo. 

FE will become the first FIA championship to host an all-female test, as the all-electric category continues to push for equality in motorsport. 

In her debut F1 Academy campaign, Chambers has claimed a victory and three podiums with the American driver still having two rounds remaining. 

Chambers sits fourth in the drivers' championship and two points ahead of Martí in fifth.

"I'm thrilled to be joining the Andretti Formula E team in Valencia. It will be different for me, being my first experience in electric racing, but I'm excited to take on this new challenge and expand my horizons," said Chambers.

"The Andretti Formula E team has had great success in Formula E, and I'm glad to be learning from some of the best! As an American, it’s especially exciting to be working with such an iconic name in racing. 

"Thank you to F1 Academy, A14 Management and Monoflo International for enabling this opportunity. I’ll be putting 100% into learning all I can during the test."

On the other side of the Andretti garage for the test, Martí is in her second F1 Academy campaign. 

The Spanish driver has claimed one victory and nine podiums this season in the all-female championship and is excited to now test Formula E Gen3 EVO machinery. 

"Getting behind the wheel of a Formula E car is an incredible opportunity. Formula E represents the future of racing, and I’m going to soak up every moment and learn as much as I can from the experience," said Martí.

"The series is all about innovation and pushing boundaries, and as a female driver, it’s what I’ve been striving for throughout my career, so I’m thrilled to be part of it. It's very special that the test is taking place in Valencia, my hometown. 

"Circuit Ricardo Tormo is where I got my first taste of racing, so I have some very special memories there. I’m focused on making the most of every lap and showing the Andretti Formula E team what I can do. 

"I feel humbled by Andretti’s rich history, passion and dedication across all the series they compete in, and I couldn’t have dreamed of wearing better colors. I’m ready to give it everything I’ve got."