Opel has formally signed System E’s record-winner Mitch Evans forward of its debut within the FIA System E World Championship for the 2026/27 season.
A decade of dedication.
Thanks, Mitch – for each lap, each podium, each win and each reminiscence.
You’ll at all times be a part of our household 🖤 pic.twitter.com/v8zoZPRPdA
— Jaguar TCS Racing (@JaguarRacing) August 24, 2026
The 32-year-old New Zealander joins the German works undertaking following a ten-year stint along with his earlier producer Jaguar, bringing a document 16 race victories to the brand new Opel System E Group.
Evans will companion former System 2 Champion Theo Pourchaire, forming a lineup that pairs established expertise with younger expertise for the upcoming GEN4 period.
Opel Motorsport Director and Group Principal Jörg Schrott confirmed that Evans was the crew’s high precedence from the outset.
“We’ve secured our dream crew. Mitch Evans was the popular candidate for our Opel GSE System E Group from the very starting. His dedication as soon as once more underlines the seriousness of your entire undertaking,” Schrott stated.
“We’ve already met Mitch on and off the racetrack. Along with his undisputed distinctive sporting pedigree, he additionally suits completely into our crew as an individual.
“After so a few years with one other producer, he was intentionally on the lookout for a brand new problem.
“Now the Opel household and Mitch are taking this subsequent step collectively. In doing so, we’re sending a transparent message: We’re becoming a member of the World Championship to problem on the entrance.”
A brand new chapter for Evans – and Opel
Evans narrowly missed out on the drivers’ title throughout the season finale in London.
Nonetheless, the Kiwi views the transfer to Opel and the transition to GEN4 equipment as the best second for a contemporary chapter.
“I’m proud to be an Opel works driver and to be a part of this new chapter in System E. It’s nice that we are able to lastly make this step official,” Evans said.
“After ten years with a producer, it was time for me to tackle a contemporary problem. The leap to the GEN4 automobiles represents the right second to begin one thing new.
“I instantly felt how a lot power and fervour Opel is placing into the System E undertaking. The crew isn’t simply coming into the collection to compete: Opel is right here to win, and that’s precisely what I aspire to.”
With the brand new period approaching, Evans stays targeted on securing his elusive first world championship title alongside his new crew.
“The world championship title clearly stays the massive purpose for me, on this respect I nonetheless have a rating to settle in System E. That’s precisely why the transfer to Opel looks like the best new problem for me.
“Beginning a brand new System E era with a brand new crew and being profitable instantly is something however a matter after all, however that’s precisely what appeals to me.
“I need to contribute my expertise from ten years of System E and play a powerful function on the planet championship along with Opel and Théo.”
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