Overview
- Opel confirmed on Tuesday, August 4 that Théo Pourchaire will be its first regular driver for the 2026/27 Gen4 Formula E season.
- Pourchaire has already started simulator work and on-track testing with Opel’s prototype alongside test driver Sophia Floersch as the team prepares for its debut.
- Opel expects to complete its driver pairing after the current Formula E season and is widely reported to be set to name Mitch Evans as Pourchaire’s experienced team-mate.
- Pourchaire brings a 2023 Formula 2 title, prior Maserati and Citroën Gen4 test runs, WEC and IndyCar experience, and a Mercedes F1 development role that teams say suits the higher‑power, all‑wheel‑drive Gen4 cars.
- The signing ties into a group-wide Stellantis Young Drivers and Gen4 programme and is likely to force Pourchaire to prioritise Formula E over some Peugeot WEC duties, a step that could prompt roster changes at Peugeot.