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SOPHIA FLÖRSCH Joins Opel Formula E Program as Test & Development Driver

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April 9, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • SOPHIA FLÖRSCH signed as Opel’s Test and Development Driver for Formula E, will debut GEN4 car at Le Castellet presentation April 21-22. First official female driver since Simona De Silvestro in 2015-16.
  • German driver brings proven credentials: youngest Ginetta Junior winner, first woman scoring points in German F4 and FIA F3, plus European Le Mans podium and Le Mans 24 Hours top-10 class finish.
  • FLÖRSCH already embedded with team through simulator work at Rüsselsheim headquarters, will contribute to GEN4 development testing and rookie sessions. Team principal cites her technical precision and analytical skills as crucial.
  • Opel’s 800hp all-wheel-drive GEN4 entry marks manufacturer’s world championship return, extending development ladder from ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup to Formula E level. FLÖRSCH positioned as potential future race seat candidate.

UPCOMING:

  • GEN4 Formula E car presentation at Le Castellet, April 21-22, 2026

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SIMONA DE SILVESTRO

ABB FIA Formula E, abb fia formula e world championship, gen4, opel

GRRL! summary based upon reporting by RACERS originally appearing on www.racers-behindthehelmet.com