Mitch Evans to lead Opel’s new Formula E team in Gen4 era
Opel has announced that 16-time race winner Mitch Evans will spearhead its entry into Formula E in the 2026-27 season. The Kiwi joins the German manufacturer after spending a full decade at Jaguar’s factory team, where he claimed the all-time wins record but fell short of winning the championship on several occasions. He will join 2023 Formula 2 champion Theo Pourchaire, who will be ... Keep…
Opel has selected 16-time race winner Mitch Evans to lead its new Formula E team for the upcoming Gen4 era. The New Zealand driver joins the German automaker after a decade at Jaguar Racing, where he set the all-time wins record but did not secure the championship. Evans' signing follows Theo Pourchaire's debut in Formula E, having raced for Peugeot this year.
Evans expressed his enthusiasm about joining Opel, citing the company's passion and commitment to the new Gen4 cars. He aims to achieve the drivers' title, which has eluded him throughout his Formula E career, and contribute to the team's success in the world championship. Opel Motorsport Director Jorg Schrott emphasized that Evans was the preferred candidate for the Opel GSE Formula E Team, praising his exceptional sporting pedigree and his perfect fit for the team.
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