Dan Ticktum joins Fortescue Zero in Formula E Gen4 season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 9:42 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Dan Ticktum has signed a contract to race for Fortescue Zero in the upcoming Formula E Gen4 season, starting in 2026-27. Ticktum, a two-time E-Prix winner, had struggled to secure a spot on the new grid after racing for Cupra Kiro. He joins Fortescue Zero, which recently took over the DS Penske team and is set to make its debut in Formula E. Ticktum expressed enthusiasm about being part of a new team, focusing on innovative approaches to racing. Pre-season testing is scheduled to begin next month in Jarama.
- •Ticktum teams up with Taylor Barnard at Fortescue Zero.
- •Fortescue Zero acquired from Jay Penske's previous team.
- •Ticktum aims to build on his recent E-Prix successes.
- •Pre-season testing starts next month in Jarama.
- •Fortescue Zero has a background in supplying technology to Formula E.
- 9:42 AMYahoo Sports — Dan Ticktum secures Formula E Gen4 berth with newly-acquired Fortescue Zero team
- 9:42 AMMotorsport.com — Dan Ticktum secures Formula E Gen4 berth with newly-acquired Fortescue Zero team
"Dan Ticktum will remain on the Formula E grid at the start of the series’ Gen4 era after signing a deal with Fortescue Zero, which has taken over the erstwhile DS Penske team. The two-time E-Prix winner will drive for Jaguar’s new satellite team in 2026-27, teaming up with incumbent Taylor Barnard. Ticktum had spent the last five seasons racing for Cupra Kiro in its various guises ...Keep reading
"After his chances of remaining in Formula E appeared slim, the Briton has been handed a lifeline by the team now known as Fortescue Zero.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 22, 2026, 9:42 AMDan Ticktum secures Formula E Gen4 berth with newly-acquired Fortescue Zero team
After his chances of remaining in Formula E appeared slim, the Briton has been handed a lifeline by the team now known as Fortescue Zero.
- Motorsport.comOct 22, 2026, 9:42 AMDan Ticktum secures Formula E Gen4 berth with newly-acquired Fortescue Zero team
Dan Ticktum will remain on the Formula E grid at the start of the series’ Gen4 era after signing a deal with Fortescue Zero, which has taken over the erstwhile DS Penske team. The two-time E-Prix winner will drive for Jaguar’s new satellite team in 2026-27, teaming up with incumbent Taylor Barnard. Ticktum had spent the last five seasons racing for Cupra Kiro in its various guises ...Keep reading
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