Manchester City star Sergio Aguero is set to take up a new sport which will see him compete alongside Brooklyn Beckham.
Aguero, Man City’s all-time top scorer, is making a surprising career pivot by swapping the pitch for the racetrack.
And Beckham will go head-to-head with the 36-year-old as they are both gearing up to compete in Formula E‘s groundbreaking Evo Sessions.
The unique motorsport event will see 11 high-profile figures from the worlds of sport, technology, and entertainment take the wheel of the GEN3 Evo — the world’s fastest electric race car.
Capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in just 1.82 seconds, it’s 30 per cent quicker off the mark than a Formula 1 car.
Aguero, Beckham, and other competitors will undergo a rigorous six-week boot camp in preparation.
And it will all culminate in a high-stakes track event at the Miami International Autodrome on March 5-6.
Their training will include simulator sessions, physical conditioning, driver coaching, engineering briefings, and hardware customisation.
It will give them a firsthand look at the demanding world of motorsport.
The full journey will be captured in a feature-length documentary set to be released later this year.
While only six participants have been announced so far, Formula E has hinted that five additional stars will be revealed soon.
Combined, the current line-up boasts a social media following of over 300 million.
Beckham shared his excitement about the experience, saying: “I’ve been lucky enough to get behind the wheel of a Formula E racing car, but this event will be truly eye-opening on what it takes to be an elite racing driver.
“It will uncover the world-class ability of the drivers and teams alike and highlight the raw skill and ingenuity we have in the championship.”
Aguero isn’t new to the world of motorsport.
He’s previously attended Grand Prix races and even competed in virtual F1 events during the 2020 lockdown.
Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds described the enthusiasm surrounding Evo Sessions: “The initial reaction when I presented the concept of ‘Evo Sessions’ to our teams and partners was, ‘this is wild!’ — which is when I immediately knew we had to bring it to life.
“We wanted to do something that has never been done before in motorsport; something that would give audiences and our fan base a unique perspective into the world of a Formula E driver through the eyes of some of their favourite online personalities.”
