Nissan Formula E Team confirms drivers for Miami Rookie Free Practice
The Nissan Formula E Team has announced that Abbi Pulling and Gabriele Minì will participate in the upcoming Miami Rookie Free Practice session. With Formula E heading to Florida for what is only the series’ third event in the state, Nissan is strategically using the Miami sessions to evaluate its young talent and refine its setup for the rest of the season.
Two rising talents return to the circuit
Abbi Pulling and Gabriele Minì are both lining up for their fourth track outings with Nissan, bringing a blend of speed, strategy, and determination to the headlines in Miami. Pulling, who has already impressed with her pace and consistency in previous outings, will be focusing on feedback and car balance as she works with engineers to extract maximum performance from the E-Nissan package. Minì, known for his bold driving style and technical feedback, will join Pulling in pushing the development envelope—particularly around energy management and tire degradation in the high-speed segments Miami is known for.
What the Rookie Free Practice means for Nissan
Rookie Free Practice is a critical window for teams to evaluate emerging drivers in a controlled, low-pressure environment while collecting valuable data. For Nissan, the Miami session is an opportunity to compare both drivers’ feedback on the car’s handling characteristics, power delivery, and braking stability under Florida heat and track layout. The data gathered will help engineers fine-tune setup options and prepare for more competitive sessions later in the season.
The Miami backdrop: a growing Formula E destination
Miami marks the third time Formula E has visited the Sunshine State, underscoring the city’s growing status as a core hub for electric motorsport. The circuit layout in Miami is known for its blend of tight corners and long straights, demanding a balanced setup and precise energy management. Nissan’s decision to field Pulling and Minì in the Rookie Free Practice signals an intent to align driver development with the evolving demands of the track and the championship’s increasingly competitive field.
What fans can expect
Fans watching the Miami event should anticipate a strong emphasis on testing and development. While the main race weekend features are focused on competition, the rookie session offers insights into how Nissan is nurturing its future talent. Pulling’s measured approach and Minì’s aggressive riding style may provide complementary data that helps the team converge on an optimal configuration for the car in race conditions. The sessions also serve as a gauge of momentum as the team prepares for subsequent events on the calendar.
Looking ahead
As the season progresses, the Nissan Formula E Team will continue to balance development with performance. The Miami Rookie Free Practice is not just a one-off: it’s a test bed for innovations and a showcase of the team’s commitment to cultivating young drivers in parallel with the squad’s ongoing championship push. The combination of Pulling’s technical feedback and Minì’s strategic racecraft will be watched closely by engineers and fans alike as both pilots adapt to the challenges of Formula E’s mid-season rhythm.
In a sport increasingly defined by data-driven decisions and rapid-swap testing, the Miami session serves as a reminder that development, depth, and discipline remain central to Nissan’s Formula E strategy. For the drivers, it’s another step toward proving they belong at the top level of electric racing—and for fans, another glimpse at the future of the grid.
