Entering its second season under the Cupra Kiro name, the team builds on a long legacy in Formula E. From its origins as China Racing, through NIO and ERT, to a vibrant new era backed by Cupra’s electric ambitions and Kiro Race Co’s engineering innovation.
After steady progress last season, Cupra Kiro approaches 2025/26 poised to challenge the series leaders. New investment and a technical overhaul mark a clear evolution: the squad now blends experience, bold design, and a renewed focus on youth development, seeking a breakthrough year on the Formula E grid.
The team continues its partnership with Porsche for powertrains, reinforcing competitive intent. Pre-season testing in Valencia revealed strong reliability and improved speed. With both drivers putting in consistent lap times and showing adaptability to ever-evolving machinery.
Dan Ticktum
Retained for a second season, British talent Dan Ticktum returns to Cupra Kiro fresh off his first win and pole position with the team in 2024/25. Ticktum’s resilience and aggressive style earned him accolades last year. Now, with a more settled environment, he aims for even greater consistency and championship points.
Known for his daring racecraft and technical feedback, Ticktum is central to Cupra Kiro’s push for podiums in the new campaign. The young Brit’s journey in Formula E mirrors the team’s own rise from the back of the grid toward contention.
Pepe Martí
Spanish sensation Pepe Martí makes his Formula E debut with Cupra Kiro this season, stepping up from Formula 2. Martí’s explosive speed, coupled with his ability to adapt quickly to electric racing, has made him one of Spain’s brightest prospects in single-seaters.
His partnership with Ticktum delivers a blend of experience and youthful energy. With Martí already impressing engineers during early testing and simulation work. The team hopes that his arrival will inject fresh momentum and open new avenues for strategic growth.
Testing Fuels Optimism
During Valencia’s pre-season sessions, Cupra Kiro delivered solid results. Ticktum and Martí completed extensive testing programs focused on energy management and race simulations. Routinely placing in the midfield and hinting at improved race pace.
The team’s technical leadership, refreshed with Russell O’Hagan stepping up as Team Principal, emphasizes a renewed sense of cohesion and professionalism. Their feedback from Valencia signals a car that is better balanced and more responsive, key ingredients for a step forward compared to last year.
Seeking Consistency and Breakthroughs
Cupra Kiro’s 2025/26 aims are clear: build on last year’s breakthrough and push further up the grid. With race wins and podiums now realistic targets, the team seeks to shed its reputation as underdog and solidify itself as a permanent fixture in the Formula E midfield.
Key to these ambitions will be translating solid testing form into race weekend results. Capitalizing on the team’s technical partnership with Porsche and leveraging a stronger leadership structure. Cupra Kiro’s journey from original Formula E champions to bold contenders is set to capture attention as electric racing pushes forward.
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