The world of electric racing is in for a massive adrenaline boost as Formula E brings its first-ever Evo Sessions to the Miami International Autodrome on 5-6 March. Bringing together a star-studded line-up of creators, athletes, and entertainers, this groundbreaking event will put them through their paces in the super-speedy GEN3 Evo race car.
The GEN3 Evo, that they’ll race, is no ordinary electric racing car—it goes from 0 to 60 mph in a staggering 1.82 seconds, 30% quicker off the mark than a Formula 1 car. As these rookies take on the challenge, fans will enjoy an inside look at their experience, through regular social media updates, from anxious starts to high-speed mastery. The action will also be captured in a feature-length documentary, that is set to be released in late 2025.
Eleven top-flight competitors, from football icon Sergio Agüero to actor Tom Felton and car icon Supercar Blondie, have all had lots of preparation, from simulator runs to engineering presentations, before their turn behind the wheel. They will all be paired with a professional Formula E team and guided by experienced drivers like reigning champion Pascal Wehrlein and Andretti driver Jake Dennis.
Meet the Participants
Emilia Hartford (USA) – A car builder with a record and actress, Emelia Hartford is a well-known personality in the automobile world, regularly modifying and racing high-performance vehicles on her YouTube channel . She has a reputation of setting speed records and building some of America’s fastest street-legal vehicles, so high speed is not something she is unaccustomed to. Her skills complement hand in glove with Maserati MSG Racing, where she will be guided by Stoffel Vandoorne and push the limits of electric racing technology.
Cleo Abram (USA) – A tech content creator specializing in making technological concepts accessible to everyone, Cleo Abram is known for producing documentary-style videos on the future of technology. Her self-started series “HUGE if true“, from AI, space travel, to electric vehicles. Her participation in Evo Sessions is the next exciting step to take after producing two episodes explaining Formula E and Formula 1 series and their impact in our day to day lives. Cleo is accompanied by NEOM McLaren Formula E Team, and she is being mentored by Sam Bird, as they address the challenge.
Supercar Blondie (Australia) – An industrial designer and entrepreneur, Alex Hirschi is popular for getting her hands on the globe’s elite and advanced autos. While she has driven some of the fastest hypercars, Formula E’s GEN3 Evo is an entirely different animal to master with control and skill. She partners with Nissan Formula E Team under the leadership of Norman Nato and brings her vast automotive experience into the high-stakes world of electric car racing.
Brooklyn Peltz Beckham (UK) – The oldest son of Victoria and David Beckham, Brooklyn is an entrepreneur in his own right who has experimented with photography and cooking, gaining a reputation for his work in both pursuits. A secret no more is his affection for motorsport—having sat behind the scenes at high-profile racing events and showcased high-performance cars on social media. Now, he sets the bar higher on his passion by signing with Jaguar TCS Racing alongside mentor Mitch Evans, stepping into a professional motorsport environment for the very first time.
Sergio Agüero (Argentina) – With his storied football career at Manchester City and the Argentina national team, Agüero has been renowned for years for his pace and precision on the pitch. Since his retirement from professional football, he has also participated in the world of competitive gaming and esports. His competitive nature now takes him to the racing track as he joins the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team, headed by reigning Formula E Drivers’ World Champion Pascal Wehrlein.
Ammar Kandil (Egypt) – Co-founder of the YouTube channel “Yes Theory“, Ammar is known for pushing limits and seeking discomfort through outrageous challenges and adventure-themed content. His participation in Evo Sessions aligns with his personal mantra of pushing past his comfort zone, as he has already gone through flight training and survival missions. He partners with Andretti Formula E under the guidance of Jake Dennis.
Vinnie Hacker (USA) – Vinnie is an all-around producer who has obtained an enormous web following through playing games, being a model, and social networking. He enjoys cars and motor sport and, as such, has translated the same in his work by regularly sharing fast automobiles and race activity. His game-playing reflex is likely to find application in Formula E too as he enlists with DS PENSKE under the tutelage of Maximilian Günther and puts himself in the race field.
Tom Felton (UK) – Best known for his portrayal of Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter series, Tom Felton was always close to speed as he would often show his love for sports and vintage cars. He has also participated in charity karting events in the past and has demonstrated his admiration for motorsport numerous times. His career in motorsports becomes professional as he gets employed with Envision Racing led by Sébastien Buemi, fulfilling a longstanding dream of racing a professional race car.
JUCA (Mexico) – A car content creator and motorsport enthusiast, JUCA has been pushing, tuning, and testing cars to their limits in thrilling YouTube videos over the years. His hands-on knowledge of performance tuning and circuit driving makes him Evo Sessions’ top candidate. He brings his passion to CUPRA KIRO, with Dan Ticktum as his guide.
Driver61 (UK) – With a background in professional driving and content creation, Scott Mansell has built a career educating and breaking down racecraft and providing in-depth technical analysis of racing techniques on his YouTube channel. His transition to the GEN3 Evo will be a true trial of his ability in the outside world. He joins Lola Yamaha ABT, guided by Zane Maloney, to transfer his years of experience into the high-speed realm of Formula E.
Theo Baker (UK) – A YouTube star who makes football challenges and vlogs, Theo Baker is stepping into a whole new arena with Evo Sessions. He’s know for having a competitive spirit and willing to push himself through rigorous training routines for various sports. Theo is joining Mahindra Racing, guided by Nyck de Vries.
Formula E CEO, Jeff Dodds, describes Evo Sessions as a unique attempt to make the sport more appealing:
“We wanted to do something never seen before in motorsport, giving audiences a unique insight into the life of a Formula E driver.”
With such a diverse and eclectic line-up, Evo Sessions are set to be an awe-inspiring spectacle, offering fans the chance of a look inside training and racing through rookie’s eyes.