STOFFEL VANDOORNE JOINS JAGUAR TCS RACING TO COMPLETE DRIVER LINE-UP ON THE EVE OF THE TEAM’S 2026/2027 GEN4 SEASON LAUNCH

Jaguar TCS Racing today confirm their driver line-up for the first season of Formula E’s GEN4 era, with Stoffel Vandoorne joining the team alongside António Félix da Costa ahead of the 2026/27 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship campaign.

A proven winner and World Champion, Vandoorne brings extensive experience to Jaguar TCS Racing – the reigning Teams’ World Champions – having claimed four Formula E victories, the 2021/22 Drivers’ World Championship and two consecutive Teams’ World Championship titles during his time with Mercedes-EQ. After spending the 2025/26 season in a reserve driver role, Vandoorne has been fundamental to the development of Jaguar’s GEN4 challenger, the I-Type 08, which will be revealed at 10:00 GMT.

Together, Vandoorne and da Costa form one of Formula E’s most accomplished driver pairings. The double World Championship-winning duo have a combined 264 Formula E race starts, 18 wins, 49 podiums and 16 pole positions between them, bringing a wealth of experience to Jaguar TCS Racing as it heads into Formula E’s pivotal next chapter.

Born in Kortrijk, Belgium, Vandoorne began karting at the age of six and quickly emerged as one of Europe’s standout young talents. After winning the Formula Renault Eurocup title in 2012 and finishing runner-up in Formula Renault 3.5 a year later, he progressed to GP2, where he secured the 2015 championship in record-breaking fashion.

A member of the McLaren Young Driver Programme, he made his Formula 1 debut in 2016, famously impressing by scoring points on his first appearance before going on to race full-time for the team alongside Fernando Alonso.

Since joining Formula E in Season 5, Stoffel has established himself as one of the championship’s most consistent and successful competitors. After initially racing with HWA, he became a key figure in the Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team, finishing runner-up in 2019/20 before securing the FIA Formula E World Championship two years later. His title-winning campaign included victory at the iconic Monaco E-Prix and cemented his reputation as one of the series’ elite talents.

Alongside his Formula E career, Stoffel has built an impressive endurance racing résumé, competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship and joining Peugeot’s Hypercar programme in 2023. He also continues to serve as a Formula 1 test and reserve driver for Aston Martin.

Vandoorne joins Jaguar TCS Racing at an exciting moment in the team’s history, following their latest Formula E Teams’ World Championship success and the launch of Jaguar’s all-electric luxury four-door GT, Type 01. As the championship enters the GEN4 era, Jaguar TCS Racing’s new driver line-up combines proven championship-winning pedigree with the ambition to build on the team’s recent success and compete for further world titles.

Ian James, Jaguar TCS Racing Team Principal: “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.”

António Félix da Costa, Jaguar TCS Racing driver, #13: “I’m really looking forward to working alongside Stoffel. We’ve raced against each other for many years, and I’ve always had huge respect for what he’s achieved in Formula E and throughout his career. He’s incredibly fast, very technical and I know we’ll push each other hard. Together, we have everything we need to help Jaguar TCS Racing continue fighting at the front.”

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