Experienced motorsport executive Jim Wright has joined the Fortescue Zero Racing Team as it prepares to compete in its first season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
Wright has decades of experience across Formula 1, Formula E and other international racing series. He has held senior positions with several teams, including Mahindra Racing and Andretti Formula E.
“I am excited to join Fortescue Zero at a significant moment in the company’s motorsport and technology journey,” commented Wright. “Fortescue Zero has a clear ambition to compete at the highest level, while also using motorsport to accelerate real-world technology.
“Formula E is one of the most competitive and technically demanding championships in the world,” he continued. “Building a new team for the next generation of Formula E is a major challenge and exactly the kind of opportunity that motivates me.”
Wright brings extensive experience to the Fortescue Zero Racing Team, which is set to become the first Australian-owned team to compete in the all-electric championship. The team is preparing to join the grid for the 2026/27 season, subject to approval from Formula E Operations and the FIA. Fortescue has acquired the Penske Formula E operation and will compete with a Jaguar Gen4 powertrain.
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