Madrid Rookie Test: Juju Noda set for second outing, Bryce Aron to debut with Jaguar TCS Racing

Many of the Formula E teams have now confirmed their participants for the upcoming Madrid Rookie Test. Jaguar TCS Racing has announced noted Japanese driver Juju Noda and Bryce Aron for the test, where the two will add to their experience in a Formula E car at a new circuit this time, Circuito del Jarama. Team Principal Ian James has also revealed why the Madrid E-Prix is going to be a special one for the team, especially for driver Antonio Felix da Costa.

Jaguar TCS Racing to field Juju Noda, Bryce Aron at Madrid Rookie Test

Juju Noda was the first Japanese woman to race in Super Formula. The 20-year-old made her Formula E debut at the 2025 Women’s Test in Valencia and is now all set to gain more experience in a GEN3 Evo. Joining her as a teammate will be 22-year-old Bryce Aron, who will make his Formula E debut at the Madrid Rookie Test. He is new to Formula E but not to racing, having won two podiums in the Indy NXT Series.

Sharing her gratitude for the opportunity, Noda told FormulaE.com, “I’m very grateful to Jaguar TCS Racing for giving me this opportunity. Testing the Jaguar I-TYPE 7 in Valencia last year was a fantastic experience, and the support and feedback from the team helped me grow a lot as a driver. To now take part in the official Rookie Test in Madrid is a big moment for me, and I’m excited to learn as much as I can and show what I’m capable of.”

Bryce Aron also added, “I’m really looking forward to joining Jaguar TCS Racing for the Rookie Test in Madrid. With Formula E being a professional World Championship, I’m excited to have the chance to work with a team performing at such a high level. It's a huge opportunity for me. I will be looking to learn as much as possible from the engineers and drivers, and make the most of every lap.”

Jaguar TCS Racing on how Madrid E-Prix is going to be special for the team

The Madrid E-Prix is also going to be special for Jaguar TCS Racing as team driver Antonio Felix da Costa will be registering his 150th race start. Sharing his happiness about the same, Jaguar TCS Racing Team Principal Ian James said, “Over the past few races, the team has shown pace and resilience and turned that into strong results. That means that Madrid, which also marks Antonio (Felix da Costa’s) 150th start in the championship, has the potential to be a particularly exciting moment in the season. We’re determined to continue building on the foundations we’ve laid.”

Talking about the rookies, he added, “We’re also proud to be supporting the next generation of racing talent with both Juju and Bryce, who have already demonstrated exceptional ability and professionalism in their careers. This Rookie Test gives them a valuable opportunity, and we’re looking forward to welcoming them to Circuito del Jarama and seeing how they take on this next step.”

The Madrid Rookie Test will take place a day after the Madrid E-Prix. It is scheduled for Sunday, 22 March.

Also read: Bianca Bustamante confirmed for Madrid Rookie Test with Cupra Kiro: “Ready to apply everything I’ve been working on”



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