Cupra’s absence from Method E barely lasted the offseason. After splitting with Abt following two seasons, with the German teamnow partnered with Lola and Yamaha, the Spanish model has now aligned itself with one other outfit: Kiro Race Co.
The multi-year cope with the American staff, which is making its debut this season after absorbing the previous ERT squad, will rechristen it Cupra Kiro, with the automobile producer’s branding that includes prominently on the automobile.
“On behalf of Kiro Race Co, I’m delighted to welcome Cupra as our co-title companion for the 2024/25 season and past,” stated Cupra Kiro staff principal Alex Hui. “Our partnership collectively marks a pivotal second in our journey, and Cupra’s daring, performance-driven mentality completely enhances our final ambition to someday race into historical past. Our story begins this weekend, and we’re trying ahead to showcasing what Cupra KIRO can obtain in Sao Paulo.”
Kiro will run Porsche powertrains this season, aligning Cupra with know-how from a fellow Volkswagen model for the primary time in Method E. In its earlier partnership with Abt, the staff ran buyer Mahindra powertrains.
“Becoming a member of Kiro Race Co is the logical subsequent step for Cupra,” stated Xavi Serra, world head of racing at Curpa. “By combining our technical know-how and software program experience with the Porsche producer parts, we’re totally ready to compete on the highest degree.
“Our dedication to Method E comes from our racing DNA, alongside the format’s potential to present us a aggressive platform to develop the way forward for electrical automobiles.”
The announcement of Kiro and Cupra becoming a member of forces comes a day after the staff introduced Dan Ticktum and David Beckmann as its drivers for the upcoming season, which begins in Sao Paulo on Saturday.
