NEREA MARTÍ Steps Up as CATIE MUNNINGS Sidelines for E1 Lagos Debut

September 23, 2025

• Team AlUla found themselves in a bind when regular pilot CATIE MUNNINGS couldn’t make it to Lagos due to scheduling conflicts, but they’ve made a smart play by bringing in NEREA MARTÍ. The Spanish driver isn’t just filling a seat – she’s bringing serious credentials from F1 Academy where she finished fourth overall with Campos Racing, plus fresh momentum from a recent GT4 win at Valencia with BMW Spain.
• This Lagos round marks E1’s first venture into Africa, and honestly, it’s the perfect equalizer since nobody’s raced these waters before. MARTÍ gets to skip the usual “learning the track” disadvantage that substitute drivers face. Her background spans everything from karting championships to W Series to BMW’s latest development program, so the transition from asphalt to water might be less jarring than expected.
• Team AlUla sits sixth in standings, just two points behind fifth place with 90 points still up for grabs. MUNNINGS and teammate Rusty Wyatt have already delivered three top-five finishes including a podium this season, so the foundation is solid. With MARTÍ’s electric racing enthusiasm and proven adaptability, this substitution could actually strengthen their push into the top five rather than just maintain position.

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