Jak Crawford and Frederik Vesti Confirmed for Andretti Formula E Season 11 Berlin Rookie Test
INDIANAPOLIS (June 26, 2025) – Andretti Global announced today that Jak Crawford and Frederik Vesti will represent the Andretti Formula E team at the official Season 11 Berlin Rookie Test, taking place on Monday, July 14, following the 2025 Hankook Berlin E-Prix doubleheader.
Crawford returns to the Andretti Porsche 99X Electric cockpit for his third outing with the team, continuing to build on his experience as the Andretti Formula E team’s Reserve and Development Driver. The American impressed in his previous appearances at the 2024 Berlin Rookie Test, where he finished second overall, and the 2025 Jeddah E-Prix Free Practice 0 session, where he topped the timing sheets in 300 kWh running.
Joining him in Berlin is Danish talent Frederik Vesti, who will return to the all-electric World Championship having previously tested for Mahindra Racing at last year’s Rookie Test. A multiple race winner in Formula 2 and a former title contender, Vesti brings added pedigree through his role as a test and reserve driver for the Mercedes-AMG F1 team. Currently competing in the IMSA SportsCar Championship with Cadillac Whelen, the Danish driver’s experience at multiple levels of motorsport will serve him well as he builds on his previous Formula E outing and tackles the challenges of the GEN3 Evo.
The Berlin Rookie Test provides teams with the opportunity to evaluate emerging talent, allows drivers to gain valuable experience in the all-electric single-seater series and grants drivers the opportunity to showcase their skills. For Andretti Formula E and its parent organization, Andretti Global, it also reinforces a commitment to driver development and an investment in the next generation of motorsport stars.
Taking place over two three-hour sessions, the Berlin Rookie Test will follow the completion of Rounds 13 and 14 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship at the Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit on Monday, July 14.
ROGER GRIFFITHS, TEAM PRINCIPAL, ANDRETTI FORMULA E
“We’re pleased to confirm Jak and Frederik as our rookie test drivers for Berlin. Jak continues to impress us with both his pace and professionalism, and having him back for a third outing will allow him to build even further on the work he’s already done with our simulator and engineering teams. We’re also very excited to welcome Frederik to Andretti Formula E. His motorsport experience across a variety of categories and his reserve driver role with the Mercedes-AMG F1 team make him an excellent addition to our rookie lineup. It’s a seriously strong pairing, and we’re looking forward to seeing what both drivers can deliver.”
JAK CRAWFORD, RESERVE AND DEVELOPMENT DRIVER, ANDRETTI FORMULA E
“I’m looking forward to getting back the car for another outing. It feels like it hasn’t been that long ago that I was driving in Free Practice 0 in Jeddah, so I’m excited to get back out and put in some good work for the team. I really enjoyed driving the track in Berlin at last year’s Rookie Test and felt I performed well, so very much looking forward to getting some more laps under my belt.”
FREDERIK VESTI, ROOKIE TEST DRIVER, ANDRETTI FORMULA E
“I’m extremely happy and proud to be participating in the Rookie Test. I did the one-day test last year and had a good experience in the Formula E car, but this time around with a bit more experience and with a great team such as Andretti behind me, it’s going to be a really exciting day for me to explore the all new GEN3 Evo, work with engineers and of course, learn from the team. Hopefully, I can also contribute to some of the team’s different test items throughout the day.”
