Opel's Formula E Ambition
Mitch Evans Signs Multi-Year Deal to Lead Opel's Gen4 Formula E Campaign
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Opel has appointed Sophia Flörsch as a Development Driver for its Gen4 Formula E program, expanding the team’s development pipeline alongside Evans.
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Mitch Evans, 32, has signed a multi-year deal to lead Opel's Gen4 effort and has already tested the Gen4 car, calling it a 'monster'.
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Opel’s Team Principal Jörg Schrott said Evans was 'the preferred candidate from the very beginning' and that 'We have secured our dream team'.
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Opel unveiled Evans at a Vienna press conference, where he wore the Opel colours and tested the Gen4 car during the event.
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Evans said the move is a fresh challenge after ten years with Jaguar and remains focused on winning the Formula E World Championship with Opel.
Mitch Evans, a 32-year-old Formula E driver from New Zealand, has signed a multi-year deal to lead Opel's entry into Formula E starting in the 2026-27 season Autosport. The move ends Evans' decade-long partnership with Jaguar, the longest driver-team tenure in Formula E history, and marks a fresh challenge after ten years with one manufacturer Grande Prêmio. Opel is entering Formula E's Gen4 era with Evans and 2023 Formula 2 champion Théo Pourchaire, aiming to challenge for the World Championship from the start.
Evans Called Gen4 Car a 'Monster' During Testing
Evans has already tested Opel's new Gen4 car and described it as a "monster." Dive-Bomb reported that Evans views the appointment as a fresh challenge after spending a decade with Jaguar's factory team. The 16-time race winner emphasized his goal to win the Formula E World Championship with Opel, signaling his commitment to the ambitious new project.
Opel Calls Evans Their 'Dream Team' Partner
Opel Motorsport Director Jörg Schrott said Evans was "the preferred candidate from the very beginning" for the Gen4 program Autosport. Schrott framed the pairing with rookie Pourchaire as a "dream team" crucial to establishing the project's seriousness. Opel unveiled Evans at a Vienna press conference where he wore team colors and demonstrated the new Gen4 car, underscoring the manufacturer's high-ambition strategy for season 13.
A Decade With Jaguar Ends, New Era Begins
Evans' ten years with Jaguar represents Formula E's longest continuous driver-team partnership Grande Prêmio. His departure signals a major shift in the sport's driver lineup as teams prepare for the Gen4 era. The multi-year deal with Opel positions Evans at the center of a pivotal moment in his career, with the German manufacturer committed to developing a competitive front-running team from the outset.
Sophia Flörsch Joins as Development Driver
Opel has appointed Sophia Flörsch as a Development Driver for its Gen4 Formula E program, expanding the team's technical pipeline Motorsport.com. The addition of Flörsch alongside Evans and Pourchaire strengthens Opel's driver roster. This move reflects the manufacturer's commitment to building a competitive structure with experienced talent while developing future prospects for the championship challenge ahead.
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