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Mitch Evans joins Opel as leader for 2026-27 Formula E team

3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 8:18 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Mitch Evans joins Opel as leader for 2026-27 Formula E team
Summary

Mitch Evans has been announced as the driver to lead Opel's entry into Formula E for the 2026-27 season. The 16-time race winner previously raced for Jaguar's factory team for ten years, securing the all-time wins record without winning the championship. He will be paired with 2023 Formula 2 champion Theo Pourchaire, forming a competitive lineup as Opel prepares for its debut in the Gen4 era. The signing signifies Opel's commitment to establishing itself in the electric racing series.

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By the Numbers
  • •Mitch Evans signed with Opel for the 2026-27 Formula E season.
  • •He holds a record of 16 race wins but did not win the championship with Jaguar.
  • •Theo Pourchaire joins Evans on the new team.
  • •Opel is preparing for its entry in the Gen4 era of Formula E.
Latest Updates
  • 8:18 AMAutosport — Opel completes Formula E line-up with Evans signing
  • 8:16 AMMotorsport.com — Mitch Evans to lead Opel’s new Formula E team in Gen4 era
  • 8:16 AMYahoo Sports — Mitch Evans to lead Opel’s new Formula E team in Gen4 era
  • 8:01 AMRacer — Evans starts a new Formula E chapter with Opel
What they're saying
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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 reading

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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 reading

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Opel has confirmed the signing of Mitch Evans for its new Formula E team following the New Zealander’s exit from Jaguar after 10 years.In a combination of youth and experience, Evans will partner Formula E newcomer Théo Pourchaire, who was announced earlier this month, along with test and development driver...

— Racerby Dominik Wilde
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