Only four days until his first race Formula E has said that the NXT Gen Cup will not be part of the World Championship calendar this season. A Formula E spokesman said the cancellation was “due to unforeseen constraints faced by the support series”. .
The NXT Gen Cup was to be part of four European events in Formula E Season 10, including this weekend’s Misano E-Prix double header. However, according to There were last-minute setbacks in the agreement between Formula E and support series organizer Fredrik Lestrup and the Lestrup Racing Team.
As a result, the electric Mini Cooper SE-based NXT Gen Cup (which debuted at several events last year) is off the calendar for now. Formula E previously ran the Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy support series between 2018 and 2020, but it was unsuccessful.
The NXT Gen Cup decision left Formula E scrambling to complete the schedule of action available to fans at Italy’s Misano circuit. Organizers have expanded pit lane autograph sessions, additional pit tours and other promotional activities.
There are even more concerns for drivers, engineers and other team members as they prepare to compete in the NXT Gen Cup. Male and female drivers, most of whom were under the age of 17, were scheduled to participate in the races. This cycle would give them valuable experience as they attempt to bloodline Formula E and the next generation of competitors as a whole. However, the spokesperson said, “Formula E remains committed to nurturing the next generation of talent through FIA Girls on Track and other impactful youth initiatives.”
