16-year-old Enzo Hallman first 2024 NXT Gen Cup driver
16-year-old Enzo Hallman becomes the first confirmed driver for the 2024 NXT Gen Cup, the season when the world's first 100% electric junior touring car championship goes fully international and races alongside the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship and DTM.
"It feels amazing to continue racing in NXT Gen Cup and be a part of the championship's international expansion," said Enzo Hallman.
The Swedish driver finished fourth overall in his first NXT Gen Cup season, notching up an impressive total of six podium finishes from 12 races.
"I learned so much last year and I will start on a much higher level this season," said Enzo Hallman.
"I almost have to pinch myself when looking at the calendar, seeing which arenas we are going to race on this year. All tracks will be new to me, so it won't be easy, but my goal is to fight for the title."
The six-race NXT Gen Cup calendar will start with the Italian Formula E round at Misano in April, for a total of six race weekends with Formula E and DTM - including the iconic Monaco, Berlin, Norisring and London street races.
”We are delighted to see Enzo back for his second NXT Gen Cup season after a promising debut in 2023 and that he becomes our first revealed 2024 driver. It will be interesting to see him taking on the international scene together with us and further evolve his talent,” said Fredrik Lestrup, NXT Gen Cup founder.
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About NXT Gen Cup
The NXT Gen Cup is the world’s first 100% electric junior touring car cup where young female and male drivers race the LRT NXT1, a fully electric race car based on the MINI Cooper SE road car - engineered and built by Lestrup Racing Team. The series races together with Formula E and DTM and is organised through an “arrive and drive” concept, enabling the junior drivers to focus on driving and creating the foundation for a professional racing career.
About Formula E
As the world’s first all-electric FIA World Championship and the only sport certified net zero carbon since inception, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship brings dramatic racing to the heart of some of the world’s most iconic cities providing an elite motorsport platform for the world’s leading automotive manufacturers to accelerate electric vehicle innovation. The Formula E network of teams, manufacturers, partners, broadcasters, and host cities are united by a passion for the sport and belief in its potential to accelerate sustainable human progress and create a better future for people and planet.
About DTM
DTM is Europe’s premier and best-known racing series and is celebrating its 40th birthday in 2024. As one the most competitive racing series, DTM features seven prestigious brands in its anniversary season. The DTM has a German core, but a strong international fan base. Races are broadcasted live in 150 territories. The series is also a leader in sustainable motorsport. For the second season, all cars are powered by a sustainable fuel made of 50% renewable components. Not only the cars racing in DTM are in the center of sustainable project. For the events itself the ADAC as promoter of the DTM offers innovations like an initiative to reduce plastic waste and a digital carpool solution, which has been recognised and awarded by the FIA.
