Former professional footballer Sergio Aguero to become Porsche racing driver
The ex-sportsman will make a one-off appearance in the Formula E Grand Prix series behind the wheel of a Porsche 99X Electric.
Former professional footballer Sergio Aguero has swapped the football pitch for the race track with Porsche’s Formula E racing team.
The ex-Manchester City star from Argentina will make a one-off appearance at the Formula E Grand Prix in Miami from March 5 to March 6.
Appearing as part of an ‘Evo Sessions’ content series, Aguero will be one of a number of celebrities that will get behind the wheel of Formula E vehicles this season. Other stars include Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and Lucien Laviscount.
Aguero will be driving a Porsche 99X Electric, and will be given training from the firm’s e-sports works team while being supported by Formula E world champion, Pascal Wehrlein.
Aguero, said: “This is absolutely crazy: from footballer to racing driver in one of the fastest racing cars in the world. Every child is familiar with Porsche. The brand represents an iconic heritage, particularly in motorsport. With this in mind, I am absolutely delighted and would like to thank everyone involved for this opportunity. I want to learn as much as possible on my journey to Miami, and to represent the team as well as possible when we get there.”
The car that Aguero will be driving can do 0-60mph in under two seconds and features special software which independently adjusts its brake energy recuperation settings for every corner of the race track.
Florian Modlinger, director of factory motorsport of Formula E at Porsche, said: “The 99X Electric is one of the best Formula racing cars in the world. To drive it demands a lot of respect and meticulous preparation.”
Before getting behind the wheel, Aguero will be undergoing racetrack training in Porsche’s road-going sports cars before entering the Formula E race in Miami next month.
