Formula E: Abt backs Nico Müller and Robin Frijns
COMEBACK For three years, Robin Frijns and Nico Müller were teammates in the DTM at Abt, and now the racing team is bringing the two together again. This time for a return to Formula E.
Abt is relying on a well-established team in Formula E next season. Robin Frijns and Nico Müller formed a successful team at Audi Sport Team Abt in the DTM from 2018 to 2020 (Gallery).
Both also have electric experience; together they have already completed 91 races in Formula E.
Desired lineup for 2023 season
Hans-Jürgen Abt, Managing Partner of Abt: "Robin and Nico were our absolute dream team right from the start, because they bring everything we need for our Formula E comeback: speed, experience and the right spirit. If we want to hold our own against the big factory teams in the new season, we need a small, powerful team. And Robin and Nico fit in perfectly."
Open account with the formula E
The family man from Blumenstein BE, who has been newly married since this week, is not only looking forward to Formula E, but also to Frijns.
Nico Müller: "I simply had a great time with Robin on and off the racetrack - I think there are some good ingredients here that put us in a good position for this new challenge. Personally, I still have a score to settle with Formula E anyway after my difficult year and a half, and I'm delighted to have the chance to settle it together with this team."
New generation of vehicles at the start
On January 14, 2023, the Formula E World Championship will start its ninth season in Mexico City with a completely new generation of vehicles. Abt was a founding member of the series and competed in every race in the first seven years.
The biggest successes include winning the first race in Formula E history on September 13, 2014 in Beijing, Lucas di Grassi's driver's championship in 2017 and winning the team championship a year later. Still a private team from 2014 to 2017, the Kempten-based company took over the operation of the race cars for Audi from 2017 to 2021.
Abt Sportsline is relying on customer cars from Indian automotive giant Mahindra for its return to Formula E. As a founding member of Formula E, the company is equipping another team with customer cars for the first time.
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