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Brooklyn Peltz Beckham gets behind the wheel of Jaguar TCS Racings’ Formula E car as part of EVO Sessions

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham got behind the wheel of Jaguar TCS Racing’s Formula E car as part of the EVO Sessions.

The EVO Sessions took place around the Miami International Autodrome on March 5 and 6 with Brooklyn driving for Jaguar Racing along with ten other celebrities representing the other Formula E teams.

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham in his Jaguar Racing suit – Jaguar TCS Racing

Coached by current Jaguar TCS Racing driver, Mitch Evans, Brooklyn drove the same Jaguar I‑TYPE 7 in which Evans took victory in the opening round of the current Formula E World Championship.

Brooklyn and the other celebrities drove in two 20‑minute sessions around the challenging 2.91km Miami International Autodrome.

After the two day event Brooklyn Peltz Beckham said: “Driving the Jaguar I‑TYPE 7 here in Miami has been an amazing experience.

“The performance of the car is incredible, and I’m just so grateful to have been part of the Jaguar TCS Racing team for Formula E Evo Sessions.

“As a lifelong motorsport fan, to have the opportunity to see what it takes to compete at the top level of the sport is something I’ll never forget, and Mitch Evans has been a great coach.”

Before getting behind the wheel of the Jaguar Racing car Brooklyn completed two days of intense training in the UK.

Mitch Evans, Jaguar TCS Racing driver #9, said: “Brooklyn has been great to work with. From the seat‑fit at the factory, through time in the simulator to the way he’s approached the sessions here at Miami has been perfect.

“The Miami International Autodrome is a fast circuit with some big braking zones too, so it’s not easy, but Brooklyn drove my Jaguar I‑TYPE 7 really well and his level of progression was impressive.

“Most of all, I’m happy he enjoyed it and learned a little of what we do as professional drivers.”

The other ten teams paired up with:

  • Sergio Aguero – TAG Heuer Porsche
  • Tom Felton – Envision Racing
  • Cleo Abram – NEOM McLaren
  • Supercar Blondie – Nissan
  • Vinnie Hacker – DS Penske
  • Emelia Hartford – Maserati MSG Racing
  • JUCA – Cupra Kiro
  • Scott Mansell (Driver 61) – Lola Yamaha
  • YesTheory – Andretti
  • Theo Baker – Mahindra Racing

Maserati MSG Racing driver Emelia Hartford won the event being crowned Grand Champions of the inaugural EVO Session.

A new, social media‑first project the Formula E Evo Sessions is an exclusive, never‑been‑done‑before motorsport experience for some of the world’s most high‑profile personalities to see what it takes to be an elite Formula E racing driver. 

The Formula E World Championship returns to the track on April 12 at the Homestead-Miami Speedway for the fifth round.