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SOPHIA FLOERSCH Becomes Opel GSE Formula E’s First Contracted Driver

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April 8, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • SOPHIA FLOERSCH, 25, becomes Opel GSE Formula E’s inaugural contracted driver as test and development pilot. She’ll debut the Gen4 car April 21-22 at the France launch event after Formula 3 stint ended with 29th place finish.
  • ABBI PULLING, BIANCA BUSTAMANTE, and NEREA MARTI hold development roles at Nissan, Cupra Kiro, and Andretti respectively. FLOERSCH joins this elite group after withdrawing from November 2024 Jarama all-female test when Valencia event was cancelled.
  • FLOERSCH’s technical feedback and simulator work will shape Opel’s Gen4 package development. Team principal Jorg Schrott praises her analytical approach, linking signing to Opel’s OMG GSE campaign promoting electric performance models and young talent.

UPCOMING:

  • Gen4 cars official presentation in France – April 21-22, 2026

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

SOPHIA FLÖERSCH ABBI PULLING BIANCA BUSTAMANTE NEREA MARTI

ABB FIA Formula E, gen4, stellantis

GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Sam Smith originally appearing on www.the-race.com