IMSA SportsCar Championship racer Tatiana Calderon is set to drive for Lola Yamaha ABT in next week’s Formula E rookie test in Jeddah.
The Colombian driver currently competes for Gradient Racing in IMSA, where she races alongside Lola Cars chairman Till Bechtolsheimer. Now in her second season in the championship, Calderon is preparing to expand her racing portfolio with another Formula E test opportunity.
A Wealth of Single-Seater Experience
Calderon brings a wealth of single-seater experience, having previously competed in:
- FIA World Endurance Championship
- IndyCar
- Formula 2
- GP3
- Super Formula
In a statement from Lola Yamaha ABT, Calderon expressed her enthusiasm for the upcoming test:
🗣️ “I’m very excited to join the Lola Yamaha ABT Team for the Rookie free practice in Jeddah, which I feel is a great opportunity provided by Formula E for drivers who are new to the series.
🗣️ “I’ve been impressed with the progress this new team has made so far, and that is a testament to the quality of the people behind it. There’s a great atmosphere, with everyone pushing in the same direction—something I’ve felt when preparing in the simulator.
🗣️ “I‘m very grateful to the whole team for this opportunity and can’t wait to hit the track in Jeddah to help them gain valuable data in preparation for the first double-header of the season.”
High Praise from Lola Yamaha ABT’s Motorsport Director
Mark Preston, Lola Cars’ Motorsport Director, welcomed Calderon’s addition to the team:
🗣️ “We are pleased to welcome Tatiana to the team in Jeddah.
🗣️ “Her talent and experience, combined with her previous testing in Formula E with both the GEN2 and the GEN3 Evo, make her an ideal fit for a new team and manufacturer as we continue to develop our package.”
With her strong racing pedigree, Calderon’s participation in the Jeddah Formula E rookie test will be closely watched as she contributes to Lola Yamaha ABT’s development efforts in their debut season.
