Williams F1 test driver Victor Martins to join Abbi Pulling at Nissan for Madrid Rookie Test

After Nissan Simulator Driver Abbi Pulling was confirmed as a rookie for the Madrid Rookie Test, the team has now announced Williams F1 Team test and development driver Victor Martins as the second rookie for the test. It will be held on March 22, soon after the maiden Madrid E-Prix wraps up. The rookie test allows teams to gather additional track data from the new track as the Formula E race would be held at the Circuito del Jarama.

Nissan confirms Victor Martins as second rookie for Madrid Rookie Test

Nissan has been given Abbi Pullling her fifth chance at driving a Formula E car after she won the inaugural Women’s Test in Madrid. Pulling is a F1 Academy title winner and had in 2024, is set to compete in the GB3 championship this season with Rodin Motorsport. Joining her in the Nissan garage for the upcoming test will be Williams F1 Team test and development driver Victor Martins.

Martins is a Formula Renault Eurocup title winner and F3 2022 championship winner. He will be taking part in the FIA World Endurance Championship with Alpine this year.

Speaking ahead of the test, Pulling said in a statement, “I’m pleased to be teaming up with Nissan Formula E Team again in Jarama. I’m feeling comfortable in the car following my recent outings and the simulator work, so my target is to keep improving. I was able to get up to speed quickly in Miami and Jarama is a track I’ve visited before with Nissan Formula E Team, so it will be interesting to compare myself to the benchmark set there last time. I can’t wait to be back on track with the squad.”

Victor Martins also added, “I’m really excited to be back with Nissan Formula E Team. I know a lot of the crew, so it will be great to return to familiar surroundings for a productive day of testing. I haven’t driven the GEN3 Evo car before so I’m looking forward to experiencing the all-wheel drive and learning as much as I can.”

"It’s been a while since I drove a Formula E car, but I’ll still look to build on my previous time with the team in Berlin. We’ve been preparing well for the test and I’m sure that we will complete our program together on the day. I’m very grateful for this opportunity and a big thank you to Nissan Formula E Team for believing in me,” he added.

Nissan on their choice of rookies for Madrid Rookie Test

Nissan Team Principal and Managing Director Tommaso Volpe also talked about giving the two drivers a chance to drive a Formula E car. He said, “The upcoming Rookie Test in Madrid will be a great opportunity to keep developing the GEN3 Evo technology since Valencia in pre-season, and we are delighted to have Abbi and Victor with us for the day. Abbi is developing strongly, she’s completed plenty of mileage in the car and her impact in preparation for each race event is constantly growing. She is getting more and more comfortable and improving as a Formula E driver, which is a big positive for both her and the team.

"We’re also very happy to have Victor back with us after the Berlin test in 2023. He’s an incredibly talented driver and part of our family, as an official Alpine driver in the World Endurance Championship, so we are excited to benefit from his skills and experience while we continue building our relationship,” he added.

The Madrid Rookie Test is scheduled on March 22.

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