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Andretti signs Nato to complete 2023/24 Formula E line-up

Norman Nato, Andretti

Andretti Global has signed Norman Nato as a replacement of Andre Lotterer to complete its 2023/24 FIA Formula E line-up.

Andretti Global announced today that Norman Nato will join the team’s Formula E driver lineup for the upcoming milestone Season 10 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship alongside confirmed teammate and reigning World Champion Jake Dennis. Nato will pilot the No. 17 Andretti Porsche 99X Electric in his third full season of Formula E competition.

The Frenchman finished Season 9 in strong form, scoring a season-best second-place result for Nissan in Rome and consecutive point-scoring outings in the last six races of the 2022/2023 campaign. His impressive season finale fourth-place finish helped Nissan outscore their customer team NEOM McLaren in the standings while also securing a top-10 finish in the Drivers’ World Championship standings.

Throughout his 33 Formula E starts, Nato has scored one win (Berlin – Season 7), two podiums and has led 36 laps. In addition to his Formula E experience, he has competed in Formula 2 (formerly GP2), the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the FIA World Endurance Championship among others.

Nato will take to the track for the first time with Andretti Formula E for preseason testing in Valencia October 23-27 before heading to Mexico City for the season opener in January.

MICHAEL ANDRETTI, CEO AND CHAIRMAN, ANDRETTI GLOBAL: “I’m confident of the direction that Andretti Formula E is heading as we gear up for Season 10. The addition of Norman to our roster reflects our shared mindsets for the pursuit of victory and passion for winning. Norman brings great experience and skill with him, and he caught our attention with his progress throughout the season. After Jake’s remarkable victory in the Driver’s Championship this year, the bar has been set high, and we’re hungry for more.”

NORMAN NATO, DRIVER, ANDRETTI FORMULA E: “I am thrilled to be a part of the Andretti Formula E family for Season 10. It’s highly exciting to be given the opportunity to have a car capable of winning. I’m looking forward to working with the team and contributing to the team’s long history of success.”

ROGER GRIFFITHS, TEAM PRINCIPAL, ANDRETTI FORMULA E: “We are embarking on an exciting journey with Norman Nato as part of the Andretti Formula E team for Season 10. Norman’s proven skillset and passion for racing align with our passion for victory. He is highly determined, and we are confident that his contribution will play a pivotal role in taking the team to new heights in the upcoming season.”

Formula E line-up so far:

Jaguar – Mitch Evans, Nick Cassidy

McLaren – Jake Hughes, Sam Bird

Envision – Sebastien Buemi, Robin Frijns

Nissan – Sacha Fenestraz, Oliver Rowland

Andretti – Jake Dennis, Norman Nato

Maserati – Edoardo Mortara

Here’s Andre Lotterer leaving Formula E and Andretti

[Note: The story is as per press release]