SOPHIA FLOERSCH Tests Opel’s 800HP GEN4 Formula E Car at Paul Ricard

April 24, 2026

• SOPHIA FLOERSCH joins Opel GSE Formula E as test and development driver, marking a milestone as the team’s first announced driver ahead of season 13. The 25-year-old German gets behind the wheel after years of missed opportunities.
• FLOERSCH tested the 800+ horsepower GEN4 car at Paul Ricard’s Unleashed event, experiencing acceleration from 0-100km/h in 1.8 seconds—nearly double Gen3Evo’s 469 horsepower. She praised the car’s unique characteristics and advancement.
• The German driver joins ABBI PULLING, ALICE POWELL, and GABRIELA JÍLKOVÁ in Formula E development roles. She’s positioned to become the first woman on the grid since SIMONA DE SILVESTRO over a decade ago.
• FLOERSCH emphasizes precision and adaptability as crucial traits for GEN4 success. Her role includes simulator work, test days, and engineering collaboration as Opel replaces DS Automobiles on the grid.

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