According to Motorsport Week, experienced driver André Lotterer is being considered by Kiro Race Co for its second driver position for the upcoming FIA Formula E season. Lotterer, who is set to part ways with Porsche Penske Motorsport following the conclusion of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) season at the 8 Hours of Bahrain, has expressed having “many options” for his racing future. He mentioned, “Obviously I’ve been with Porsche a long time, so the loyalty is there to stay together and do other projects together.”
With Kiro now equipped with year-old powertrains from Porsche for Season 11, speculation about the influence of the manufacturer’s involvement has surfaced. This is highlighted by the potential candidacy of David Beckmann, Porsche’s current reserve driver, for the seat alongside Dan Ticktum.
Ticktum, expected to stay with the team, reportedly played a pivotal role in connecting the Chinese-owned Kiro with its new American proprietors, Forest Road, whereas Beckmann will perform driver duties in the upcoming pre season testing sessions, which will start tomorrow following the Valencia catastrophe and are set to take place in Madrid.
Sergio Sette Câmara, who has been competing in Formula E since 2019 and was Ticktum’s teammate under the team’s previous identities as NIO and ERT, appears to be at risk of losing his spot. However, Motorsport Week notes that the Brazilian driver’s has not been entirely removed from consideration.
Lotterer, renowned for his decorated racing career, boasts three Le Mans 24 Hours victories and eight podium finishes during his time in Formula E from Seasons 4 to 6. This weekend, he could also secure a WEC championship title with teammates Kevin Estre and Laurens Vanthoor, as their #6 car leads the standings by 35 points over Ferrari AF Corse.
In addition to his extensive career in endurance racing and Formula E, Lotterer briefly entered Formula 1, competing in the 2014 Belgian Grand Prix for Caterham but retiring early. His involvement in F1 dates back further as a test driver for Jaguar Racing from 2000 to 2003, with an official role in 2002.
