Vandoorne joins Jaguar ahead of Gen4 Era
Stoffel Vandoorne joins Jaguar TCS Racing for the 2027 Formula E season, marking a new chapter in the Belgian driver's career as the British manufacturer prepares for the introduction of the Gen4 Era.
The former world champion returns to a full-time seat in the electric championship, taking over Mitch Evans and joining Antonio Felix da Costa in Jaguar's new driver line-up.
The move brings an end to Vandoorne's spell as a reserve driver with the team and offers him another opportunity to compete at the front of the Formula E grid.
Vandoorne returns as a full-time driver for Jaguar TCS Racing
Vandoorne brings considerable experience to Jaguar, having predviously competed with Mercedes-EQ, DS Penske and Maserati MSG Racing.
The Belgian clamed the Formula E championship with Mercedes-EQ in the 2021-22 season, establishing himself as one of the most consistent drivers in the category.
After joining Jaguar as a reserve driver ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, Vandoorne now takes on a central role in the team's development programme and competitive ambitions.
His technical experience and familiarity with different manufacturers provide Jaguar with an important asset as the championship enters a new technological era.
The return to a full-time seat also represens a significant opportunity for Vandoorne to fight for victories and potentially challenge for another world title.
The British team begins a new chapter
Vandoorne's arrival marks a major change for Jaguar TCS Racing, with the team entering the Gen4 Era without Mitch Evans, whose departure brings an end to a decade-long partership.
Alongside da Costa, the Belgian forms an experienced driver pairing capable of supporting Jaguar's ambitions in the new generation of Formula E.
The Gen4 regulations introduce a significant performance step for the championship, making development work and technical understanding particularly important for manufacturers.
With Vandoorne now part of its full-time line-up, Jaguar strengthens its driver roster and prepares for another competitive challenge at the top.
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