The 26-year-old is one of three newcomers lining up this Friday for the opening round of the new Formula E season, alongside BMW’s Jake Dennis and Venturi’s Norman Nato.
Yet despite topping the times during last year’s rookie test and being a holder of the covered ‘triple crown’ of Japanese motorsport, the New Zealander is aware of the experience he is up against up and down the field.
“As one of three rookies this year in a very experienced field I want to manage my expectations but at the same time I want to do my very best,” says Cassidy speaking to Formula E commentator Jack Nicholls for the team’s new On Charge series.
“Qualifying is super important in Formula E, even more so in Diriyah with the track evolution. I’ve not done a lot of testing in the car to date – only a couple of days in fact – but on my one-lap pace I still feel comfortable.
“However, you just can’t buy experience. Come the races and that’s where experience in things like energy management will really come into its own.”
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