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Cupra Kiro Signs Red Bull Junior Pepe Marti, Finalizing 2025–26 Formula E Grid

Valencia testing next week will prepare the F2 race winner for a Sao Paulo debut with the Porsche-powered team.

Overview

  • The Spaniard joins Dan Ticktum at the Cupra-partnered Kiro squad, which claimed its first victory in Jakarta last season.
  • The announcement completes the Season 12 entry list and leaves two-time Formula E podium finisher Jake Hughes without a drive.
  • Marti arrives as a Red Bull-affiliated prospect managed by Fernando Alonso’s A14 Management.
  • Three days of pre-season running in Valencia next week will be his first Formula E mileage before a December debut in Sao Paulo.
  • Cupra Kiro has expanded resources around the Porsche 99X Electric package, adding Gary Paffett as racing director and Mark Turner as operations manager.