Has his hands full with Formula E debut
mula E campaign will be dovetailed with a new world endurance campaign with Toyota. He believes he is a better qualified driver as he looks to make a mark in the electric series which also features highly-rated New Zealand driver Mitch Evans.
‘‘Formula One made me stronger,’’ Hartley told Spanish publication AS. ‘‘In the end, I have only a positive memory of the time spent there. Today I am better prepared for the first race of the championship than my F1 debut.
‘‘I will use all the experience accumulated in that year and in the endurance to give my best in Formula E; it will be a very difficult and fascinating challenge.’’
He has been impressed by the
‘‘There’s no animosity from my side – they were incredibly fair to actually allow me to go and take on an opportunity in another race team.’’
Brendon Hartley
electric series which starts its sixth season this weekend.
‘‘There are at least 10 journalists asking me questions, people are watching the races, there are lots of manufacturers, I run along with some of the best drivers on the square. I think Formula E is an exciting place to be.’’
Hartley admits he faces a tough juggling act between endurance and electric racing but is up for the challenge despite the odd scheduling clash.
‘‘Contractually for me the WEC takes priority,’’ Hartley confirmed. ‘‘It’s not ideal. But I’m happy to still have the opportunity to take part in both championships.’’