The Formula E Season 12 has kicked off with a number of significant changes to the driver lineup. The most notable change is the addition of Citroen Racing to the grid, replacing NEOM McLaren. Nick Cassidy, who finished second in last season’s Drivers’ Championship, has joined Citroen Racing alongside Jean-Eric Vergne, who has moved from DS Penske. Taylor Barnard, a former NEOM McLaren driver, has found a new home at DS Penske, where he will partner Maximilian Gunther.
Other notable moves include António Felix da Costa joining Jaguar TCS Racing, replacing Nick Cassidy, and partnering Mitch Evans. The Nissan team remains unchanged, with Oliver Rowland and Norman Nato returning as teammates. Meanwhile, 2022 Formula 2 Champion Felipe Drugovich has joined Andretti Formula E, partnering Jake Dennis.
The full driver lineup for Season 12 is as follows:
* Jaguar TCS Racing: Mitch Evans and António Félix da Costa
* Nissan: Oliver Rowland and Norman Nato
* Mahindra Racing: Edoardo Mortara and Nyck de Vries
* Citroën Racing: Nick Cassidy and Jean-Éric Vergne
* Porsche: Pascal Wehrlein and Nico Müller
* Andretti Formula E: Jake Dennis and Felipe Drugovich
* Cupra Kiro: Dan Ticktum and Josep María Martí
* DS Penske: Maximilian Günther and Taylor Barnard
* Envision Racing: Sébastien Buemi and Joel Eriksson
* Lola Yamaha ABT: Lucas di Grassi and Zane Maloney
The season kicked off with the Sao Paulo E-Prix in Brazil, with the final taking place on Saturday at 2:05 pm local time. The new season promises to be exciting, with a number of talented rookies and experienced drivers competing for the top spot. Sam Bird, a former McLaren driver, will be providing commentary and analysis as a race expert, rather than competing on track.
The addition of new teams and drivers, as well as the return of familiar faces, is expected to bring a fresh dynamic to the competition. With the Sao Paulo E-Prix already underway, fans can look forward to an action-packed season of Formula E racing. The season will feature a number of thrilling races, with the best drivers in the world competing for the championship title.