The Andretti Components E group has introduced that Norman Nato will go away the squad after one season.
The information, which has been speculated for quite a lot of months, comes after a troublesome 12 months for the Frenchman the place he registered only one podium, within the second Shanghai race (the place he additionally claimed quickest lap), together with seven different factors finishes.
“A heartfelt thanks to Norman Nato for his time spent in our crimson and white machine this season,” the group stated in a social media submit saying the information. “Norman has been a superb asset to the group over the past 12 months, and we’re grateful for his efforts and dedication. We wish to want Norman all one of the best for the long run.”
Affirmation of Nato’s departure comes after group principal Roger Griffiths performed down discuss of the Frenchman’s exit amid hypothesis that Nico Mueller may very well be taking the second seat on the group alongside 2022-23 champion Jake Dennis. Chatting with RACER on the season-ending London E-Prix final month, Griffiths burdened that “Norman remains to be below contract with us,” including that Porsche had no affect over the group’s driver lineup, successfully capturing down hyperlinks to Mueller.
Andretti is a Porsche buyer group, and Mueller is predicted to maneuver to the producer after testing with it earlier within the 12 months. He subsequently left each Abt Cupra in Components E, and vacated his Peugeot seat within the World Endurance Championship.
“Whereas this season has had its challenges, Norman’s perseverance and optimistic angle have been commendable,” stated Griffiths. “He has been a devoted member of our group, and we acknowledge all the arduous work he has put in.”
Nato is the most recent in a flurry of exits just lately introduced in Components E. Stoffel Vandoorne and Jake Hughes had been introduced as drivers for Maserati MSG Racing final week after departing DS Penske and NEOM McLaren respectively. They fill seats vacated by Maximilian Guenther and Jehan Daruvala, with the previous anticipated to fill Vandoorne’s spot at DS Penske.
