The German brand will compete as the ‘Opel GSE Formula E Team’ and showcase its all-electric GSE models as Formula E enters a new era with GEN4 next year.
The new all-electric race cars will deliver peak outputs of up to 600 kW (816 hp) in qualifying and ATTACK MODE — an impressive 250 kW (340 hp) increase over the previous generation. In addition, the fourth-generation cars feature permanent all-wheel drive instead of temporary activation, giving drivers significantly more grip.
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Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds and Opel CEO Florian Huettl officially announced the news during a press conference ahead of this weekend’s race in Spain.
The CEO of Formula E Jeff Dodds said: “We are delighted to welcome Opel as a new factory team in Formula E.
“As a strong German brand with distinctive engineering expertise and a fresh, bold image, Opel brings a long and storied motorsport heritage and injects new energy into the starting grid.
“Opel’s commitment also highlights the importance of Formula E for global car manufacturers as they transition to electric mobility.”
Opel has already established its motorsport department under the leadership of Opel GSE Formula E Team Principal and Motorsport Director Jörg Schrott and has begun preparations for its championship entry.
A dedicated team of vehicle, development, and strategy engineers, along with operational management staff, is actively preparing for the season’s start.
In the past, the brand has competed in the World Rally Championship, circuit racing, Formula Opel, Formula 3, and the German Touring Car Masters (DTM).
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