Vandoorne returns to Formula E with Jaguar seat for Gen4

Jaguar has confirmed Stoffel Vandoorne as Mitch Evans' replacement for the opening season of Formula E's Gen4 era. The Belgian will line up alongside António Félix da Costa in the 2027 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, driving the #5 car.

Vandoorne won four Formula E races and the 2022 world drivers' title during his time with Mercedes-EQ. He struggled in the Gen3 era with DS Penske and then Maserati, and was without a seat after a poor 2025 campaign. In 2026 he served as Jaguar's reserve driver, helping develop the team's new I-Type 08 challenger.

Team principal Ian James said the team had seen Vandoorne's qualities up close during the past year of Gen4 development work. Jaguar, which won the teams' title last season, is building towards the new era with the pair, who have made 264 race starts between them and both hold a world title.