Kiro Race Co has confirmed David Beckmann to join the team and the FIA Formula E Championship grid in 2025 alongside Daniel Ticktum.
In the lead up to its competitive debut in the FIA Formula E World Championship, Kiro Race Co is thrilled to name Dan Ticktum and David Beckmann as its drivers for the 2024/25 season. As the newest team in the fully electric racing series, built on the foundations of former competitor, ERT, Kiro Race Co is motivated by the ultimate goal of battling to the front of the Formula E grid – a mentality and mission which Dan and David will be central to as preparations for the season-opening São Paulo E-Prix continue.
Dan, who has competed in Formula E since 2022, is one of the most promising young drivers on the grid and is respected across the motorsport world for his pure racing instinct and innate competitive mindset. In 2024, the British racer reached new heights in Formula E by taking a career-best finish of fourth at Misano and holds extensive success outside of the paddock, with three wins and 11 podiums in FIA Formula 2 (2020-21), and back-to-back victories at the Macau Grand Prix in 2017 and 2018.
For David, the 2024/25 season will mark his first full-time campaign racing in Formula E, although the German is more than familiar with the championship after holding Test & Reserve Driver roles with Andretti and Porsche since 2021 and racing at the Jakarta E-Prix in 2023. With a strong technical understanding and the natural talent to match, David has raced single seaters since 2015 and has been a consistent challenger at every level, with victories in FIA Formula 3, podiums in FIA Formula 2, and one win in the FIA World Endurance Championship.
In their first formal appearance for Kiro Race Co at Formula E’s pre-season test at the Circuito del Jarama in November, Dan and David showed encouraging pace by ranking second and fourth overall at the end of the week while also completing 421 laps. Kiro Race Co will make its official Formula E debut on 7 December in São Paulo, Brazil, to embark on an exciting 16-race season with events in global locations including Mexico City, Miami, Monaco, Tokyo, Shanghai, and London.
Alex Hui, Team Principal, Kiro Race Co: “Since announcing Kiro Race Co’s involvement in Formula E for Season 11, we’ve been very transparent with our aims – we want to defy expectations, we want to be consistent top-10 contenders, and we want to redefine what it means to be a racing team. Our driver lineup embodies that mission perfectly. In Dan – who has been described as the best British driver not in F1 – we have an experienced, young athlete who not only has the drive and determination to the be the best, but also has the speed and ability to one day be a World Champion.
“David’s ambition, meanwhile, is unmistakeable, and although he’ll be a rookie this season, his existing experience in Formula E – which includes two race starts and three seasons as a Reserve Driver – put him in a better position than the majority of drivers who join the series. Season 11 is just the first chapter of our journey in Formula E. There’ll be highs and lows, ups and downs, and we know that success won’t come overnight. We’re only at the start of what will be a long road, but we’re committed to this journey, and we’re excited to see what the coming season has in store.”
Dan Ticktum, Driver, Kiro Race Co: “It’s clear to me that Kiro Race Co is hungry, ambitious, and ready to make a statement in Formula E, and that’s exactly the kind of environment I thrive in as a racing driver. Over the past few years, I’ve learned first-hand that Formula E is unlike any other form of motorsport – the racing is relentless, the on-track battles are fierce, and it pushes you to your limits, demanding absolutely everything from both the driver, and the team.
“Ahead of a new season, it’s important to have modest expectations, but in a category as wild as this, there are open opportunities every single lap. After a promising pre-season test, I’m hopeful that we’ll be able to convert this attitude into regular top 10 performances. The atmosphere and energy within the team is very positive, and I can’t wait to get the season started in São Paulo.”
David Beckmann, Driver, Kiro Race Co: “Joining Kiro Race Co’s ranks for my first full season in Formula E is a dream come true, and I’m excited to rise to the challenge. Although I’ll be a rookie this year, I think I’m coming into the season with a unique experience having seen the evolution from Gen2 to Gen3, and again with the GEN3 Evo, first-hand in my past roles with Andretti and Porsche.
“At testing, my main goal was to get comfortable in the car and integrate myself well in the team, and overall, the week was very encouraging. The whole atmosphere right now is very inspiring, and it feels like we’re all working in the same direction, with one shared goal. I’m really looking forward to Brazil.”
Thanking Sergio Sette Camara: “As we head into our debut season we confirm Sérgio won’t be part of our 24/25 driver line up. From securing five top 10 finishes in 30 race starts to embodying the tenacity and spirit of our sport, Sérgio has left an indelible mark on Kiro Race Co helping shape the team into what it is today. We are deeply grateful for his unwavering dedication, passion, and contributions on and off the track. Thank you, Sérgio, for every moment, every fight, and every step forward. We wish you nothing but success and happiness in the road ahead.”
[The story is as per press release]
