Stoffel Vandoorne belongs to an elite club in Formula E. Crowned champion in 2021/22 after one of the most consistent campaigns the championship has ever witnessed, the Belgian is back to hunt for further glory. Reuniting with his former Mercedes-EQ Team Principal Ian James, Vandoorne joins Teams' Championship victors Jaguar TCS Racing for the start of Formula E's GEN4 era.
Capable of reaching speeds in excess of 335kph, 0-100kph in approximately 1.8 seconds, and 0-200kph in just 4.4 seconds - 1.5 seconds faster than its predecessor - GEN4 will deliver 50% more power in race mode than the current GEN3 Evo race car. The GEN4 car will be an average of 10 seconds faster per lap than the GEN3 car in qualifying mode. In ATTACK MODE, GEN4 produces up to 600kW of power, a 71% increase in base output over GEN3 Evo, delivering performance that pushes the limits of electric racing. GEN4 is the only single-seater race car with permanent all-wheel drive.
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For the start of this new era, Vandoorne brings with him a wealth of Formula E and motorsport experience. After entering the championship for the 2018/19 season with HWA Racelab, the Belgian transitioned to Mercedes-EQ, where his career reached a pinnacle during the 2021/22 campaign, becoming our seventh different champion. Transitioning into the GEN3 era with DS Penske and later Maserati MSG Racing, Vandoorne surpassed the 100-race milestone, before leaving the championship at the end of the 2025 season finale in London.
With Vandoorne partnering fellow former champion António Félix da Costa, Jaguar will undoubtedly be one of the strongest line-ups on the grid when action gets underway for Formula E's record-breaking 21-race calendar.
Ian James, Jaguar TCS Racing Team Principal, said: “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. 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.
“This is an incredibly exciting time for everyone at Jaguar TCS Racing. On track, we're building on the momentum of our recent Teams' World Championship success as we begin the GEN4 era and, off track, we're helping shape Jaguar's all-electric future following the launch of Type 01. With Stoffel and António, we have a driver line-up that combines championship-winning talent, experience and determination, and we're looking forward to what we can achieve together.”
Stoffel Vandoorne, Jaguar TCS Racing driver, #5: "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. 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.”
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