Theo Pourchaire joins Opel GSE for 2026-27 Formula E season

French racing driver Theo Pourchaire has signed with the Opel GSE Formula E Team for the 2026-27 season, a move that is expected to end his tenure with the Peugeot Hypercar program in the FIA World Endurance Championship. The 22-year-old 2023 Formula 2 champion was announced as Opel's first official driver on Tuesday, August 4, marking his return to full-time single-seater competition.

Pourchaire described the opportunity as the biggest of his career so far, highlighting the appeal of Formula E's new Gen4 car, which features more power, all-wheel drive, and increased acceleration. He has already begun simulator work and track testing with the Opel prototype alongside test and development driver Sophia Flörsch. Team Principal Joerg Schrott praised Pourchaire's technical understanding, speed, and championship-winning mindset as ideal assets for the team's debut season.

The driver switch is facilitated by the shared corporate ownership of Peugeot and Opel under the Stellantis automotive group. Pourchaire has been part of the Stellantis motorsport family, driving for Peugeot in the WEC since 2025 and previously completing Formula E test runs for sister brands Maserati and Citroen....