FE: Trulli to leave series

Driving may have been no issue for Jarno Trulli, but team management may be, for, after just 1 season, the Italian team bearing the former Renault F1 driver’s name, will be leaving the sport. Unlike the other small and independently funded teams in the sport, Trulli decided to risk it all, and develop their own powertrain for season 2, but both technical and supply issues with its Motomatica JT-01 forced Trulli to miss the Beijing and Putrajaya ePrix. Francesco Test, CEO of Trulli GP, said: “After failing scrutineering in the Beijing and Putrayaja ePrix and in light of our commercial agreement with Formula E Holdings, we are forced to announce the retirement of Trulli Formula E from the FIA Formula E Championship. As major supporters of this all electric series, we are please to leave space for a new OEM to enter the series and further help develop the series and electric racing technology.” Only 18 cars will be flagged off for the Punta del Este ePrix on December 19. Pictures used for illustration purposes only.