{"id":1201,"date":"2026-08-25T08:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T11:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/?p=1201"},"modified":"2026-08-25T08:20:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T11:20:33","slug":"opel-signs-mitch-evans-for-2026-27-formula-e-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/formula-e\/opel-signs-mitch-evans-for-2026-27-formula-e-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Opel signs Evans for 2026\/27 Formula E season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High-profile signing:<\/strong> <strong>Mitch Evans will lead Opel\u2019s inaugural Formula E campaign<\/strong> for the 2026\/27 season, bringing a wealth of experience to the German manufacturer at the start of the Gen4 era.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>End of an era at Jaguar:<\/strong> The signing ends Evans&#8217; 10-year partnership with Jaguar\u2014<strong>the longest driver-team tenure in Formula E history<\/strong>\u2014which yielded 16 victories and 38 podiums.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lineup set:<\/strong> Opel confirmed a balanced lineup featuring <strong>Mitch Evans alongside rookie Th\u00e9o Pourchaire<\/strong>, with team boss J\u00f6rg Schrott labeling the duo a &#8220;dream team.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opel<\/strong> announced on Tuesday (25) the signing of <strong>Mitch Evans<\/strong> for the upcoming <strong>2026\/27 Formula E season<\/strong>. Holding the record for the most race victories in the all-electric championship, the New Zealander will partner French driver <strong>Th\u00e9o Pourchaire<\/strong> to lead the German brand in its debut campaign as the series enters the Gen4 regulation cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evans moves to Opel following a decade-long stint with <strong>Jaguar<\/strong>. Their 10-year partnership stands as the most enduring in Formula E history, generating <strong>16 victories, 38 podium finishes, and two runner-up spots<\/strong> in the World Drivers&#8217; Championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The kiwi driver emphasized that the timing was right for a new challenge, noting that the introduction of Gen4 machinery made the transition seamless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I am proud to be an Opel driver and part of this new chapter in Formula E. It&#8217;s great that we can finally make this official,&#8221; Evans said. &#8220;After ten years with another manufacturer, <strong>it was time to take on a new challenge<\/strong>. The transition to the Gen4 cars represents the perfect moment to start something fresh. I immediately felt how much energy and passion Opel is bringing to its Formula E project. The team isn&#8217;t just joining the series to compete\u2014<strong>they are here to win, and that is my exact goal.<\/strong>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"831\" src=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SG033097_A5bMxN12-2048x2048-1-1200x831.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1001079139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SG033097_A5bMxN12-2048x2048-1-1200x831.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SG033097_A5bMxN12-2048x2048-1-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SG033097_A5bMxN12-2048x2048-1-768x532.jpg 768w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SG033097_A5bMxN12-2048x2048-1-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SG033097_A5bMxN12-2048x2048-1.jpg 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Opel will make its Formula E debut in the upcoming 2026\/27 season (Photo: Formula E)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite holding the record for total wins in Formula E, Evans has yet to capture a Drivers&#8217; World Championship, having narrowly missed out again at the London ePrix season finale. Addressing his move to a brand-new entrant, Evans reaffirmed his title ambitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;<strong>The World Championship remains my main goal<\/strong>\u2014in that sense, I still have unfinished business in Formula E. That&#8217;s precisely why moving to Opel feels like the right move. Starting a new era of the series with a new team and achieving immediate success is far from guaranteed, but that&#8217;s what drives me. I want to contribute my ten years of experience and play a key role alongside Th\u00e9o,&#8221; Evans stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Evans and Pourchaire, Opel enters Formula E with a blend of proven race-winning experience and young talent. Opel Team Principal <strong>J\u00f6rg Schrott<\/strong> expressed complete confidence in the driver pairing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;<strong>We managed to assemble our dream team<\/strong>. Mitch Evans was our preferred candidate from the very beginning. His commitment underscores the ambition of this entire project. Beyond his exceptional track record, Evans is a perfect fit for our team culture,&#8221; Schrott highlighted. &#8220;Now, the Opel family and Mitch are taking this next step together. With this, we are sending a clear message: <strong>we are entering the World Championship to fight at the front.<\/strong>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Formula E returns to action on <strong>November 16<\/strong> with official pre-season collective testing at the Jarama Circuit in Madrid. <strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/\">GRANDE PR\u00caMIO<\/a><\/strong> provides complete coverage of all sessions and updates. Follow all developments on our <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/news\/\">news page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mitch Evans: Formula E Career Statistics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Statistic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Record<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Seasons in Formula E<\/strong><\/td><td>10 (2016\/17\u20132025\/26)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Former Team<\/strong><\/td><td>Jaguar Racing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>New Team (2026\/27)<\/strong><\/td><td>Opel Formula E Team<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>E-Prix Victories<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>16<\/strong> (All-time record)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Podium Finishes<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>38<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Championship Best<\/strong><\/td><td>Runner-up (2x)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions (FAQ)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Which driver will partner Mitch Evans at Opel for the 2026\/27 Formula E season?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mitch Evans will partner former Formula 2 Champion and rookie <strong>Th\u00e9o Pourchaire<\/strong> at Opel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. How long did Mitch Evans race for Jaguar in Formula E?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evans raced for Jaguar for <strong>10 consecutive seasons<\/strong> (from 2016 to 2026), marking the longest driver-team pairing in Formula E history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. When do 2026\/27 Formula E track activities begin?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pre-season collective testing for the 2026\/27 season takes place on <strong>November 16<\/strong> at the Jarama Circuit in Madrid, Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Opel officially announced the signing of Mitch Evans for its Formula E debut in the 2026\/27 season. 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