Stoffel Vandoorne går med i Jaguar TCS Racing för Formel E GEN4-eran

Here is a massive signing for the future of electric motorsport. Stoffel Vandoorne is officially back on the Formula E grid, having signed with Teams' Championship victors Jaguar TCS Racing for the upcoming GEN4 era. The Belgian driver, who secured the 2021/22 championship crown with one of the most consistent campaigns the series has ever witnessed, is reuniting with his former Mercedes-EQ Team Principal Ian James.

Now, let's talk about the machine he will be piloting, because the GEN4 beast is something else entirely. We are looking at a car capable of reaching speeds in excess of 335kph, launching from 0-100kph in approximately 1.8 seconds, and hitting 0-200kph in just 4.4 seconds—making it 1.5 seconds faster than its predecessor. It delivers 50% more power in race mode than the current GEN3 Evo machine, while qualifying laps will average an incredible 10 seconds faster than the GEN3 car. When drivers engage ATTACK MODE, the GEN4 produces up to 600kW of power, marking a 71% increase in base output over the GEN3 Evo. To top it off, it stands as the only single-seater race car featuring permanent all-wheel drive.

“His experience, technical insight and proven ability to perform at the highest level make him a natural fit alongside António as we enter a new era of Formula E.

Vandoorne brings a tremendous amount of pedigree to this new chapter. After making his championship debut in the 2018/19 season with HWA Racelab, he moved to Mercedes-EQ to claim his drivers' title. He then transitioned into the GEN3 era with DS Penske and later Maserati MSG Racing, ultimately surpassing the 100-race milestone before stepping away at the end of the 2025 season finale in London. Crucially, he spent the past year working closely with Jaguar TCS Racing as their Reserve and Development Driver.

That prior year inside the garage means Vandoorne already knows the environment well. "Having already spent a year with Jaguar TCS Racing as Reserve and Development Driver, I know first-hand the talent, commitment and ambition that exists throughout the team," Vandoorne said. "I'm incredibly excited to step into a full-time race seat and return to Formula E competition. It's a championship I love, a team I now know well, and I'm looking forward to helping build on the strong foundations we've established together."

Pairing Vandoorne with fellow former champion António Félix da Costa gives Jaguar a powerhouse line-up to tackle a record-breaking 21-race calendar. Team Principal Ian James clearly believes in the pairing, noting their ongoing development work and the broader mission of the brand. “I know the calibre of driver and person that Stoffel is and, after working closely with him over the past year as part of our GEN4 development programme, the entire team has seen those qualities for themselves," James stated. "His experience, technical insight and proven ability to perform at the highest level make him a natural fit alongside António as we enter a new era of Formula E."

Off the track, the team is also backing the launch of Type 01 to shape Jaguar's all-electric future. On the track, the momentum of their recent Teams' World Championship success carries straight into this technological leap forward. With Vandoorne wearing the #5 and a formidable garage alongside him, the squad is primed for whatever the 21-race calendar throws their way.