Christine Giampaoli Zonca will return to the Extreme E paddock at this weekend’s Copper X Prix in Chile, serving as the series’ official reserve driver alongside British Rallycross champion Patrick O’Donnovan.
GZ began the season racing for Carl Cox Motorsport and secured a her – and the team’s – maiden podium finish in the category with Timo Scheider in the first part of the Hydro X Prix in Scotland. She was subsequently replaced by Lia Block ahead of the first visit to Sardinia in the summer, but will return in place of Tamara Molinaro, who has been called up to race for JBXE – herself replacing Hedda Hosaas, who has moved to McLaren in a one-race deal.
“I am delighted to be back in the Extreme E paddock once again,” she said. “It all feels so familiar, like one big family, and I am really excited to get back behind the wheel of the Odyssey 21 for the season finale.