Multiple GB4 race-winner Alisha Palmowski will take part in the official Formula E women's test in Valencia with Envision Racing.
Palmowski will get her first taste of the all-electric machine on 7 November, with the team's Test & Development driver Alice Powell in the squad's other car. Envision won the 2022-23 Teams' Championship, and were multiple podium finishers last season with Robin Frijns and Sébastien Buemi.
Having won three GB4 races, stood on the podium 11 times and also secured two pole positions in 2024, Palmowski's talents have been widely recognised and the upcoming Formula E test marks her first taste of international motorsport.
“I cannot wait to join Envision Racing for the all-women’s Formula E test next month in Valencia" she said. "The car will be both faster and much different to anything I’ve previously driven so it is a great opportunity for me to learn and will be an amazing experience.
“I cannot thank everyone at Envision Racing enough for the opportunity, and I am also looking forward to working alongside Alice who has some great experience with these cars that I can hopefully learn from.”
The team's Managing Director & CTO Sylvain Filippi is looking forward to seeing how Palmowski adapts to the Formula E car, which is capable of 0-100km/h acceleration in under two seconds.
“As a team we have never been shy of supporting talented women, and so we are very pleased to see the championship take this step forward in providing a platform for women racing drivers. We’re excited to see Alisha step into Formula E for the first time after a hugely successful season for her, and equally to see Alice back in the car, who is very experienced within our team and the sport.
“Alisha caught our attention with her strong performances this past season and we are excited to see what she can do in a Formula E car - with Alice alongside her to provide experience and insight, we are sure it will be a rewarding session for all involved.”
