Mitch Evans completes Opel’s Formula E lineup
Last March, German manufacturer Opel confirmed the launch of a new Formula E team for the 2026-2027 motorsport season. The team, named Opel GSE Formula E Team, named young Théo Pourchaire as one of its drivers earlier this month. On Tuesday, Opel completed the team’s lineup for the next season, naming one of the most […]
The Formula E championship's 2026-2027 season lineup is now complete, with Opel completing their team by signing veteran driver Mitch Evans. Evans, a ten-year veteran of the series with 16 victories under his belt, will join young teammate Théo Pourchaire at Opel GSE Formula E Team. A proud and ambitious racer, Evans expressed his excitement about joining Opel, stating that the team's determination to win is what attracted him.
With his extensive knowledge and experience from ten years with Jaguar, Evans aims to contribute to Opel's success right away. Opel team principal Jörg Schrott emphasized the significance of this move, calling it a "statement of intent" from the championship's newest team. The 2026-2027 season will also mark the introduction of the GEN4 cars, featuring a GEN4-era debut and the highest speeds ever seen in Formula E at over 335 kilometers per hour.
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