Opal Confirms Formula E Entry For Gen Era With Four-Year Deal
German automaker Opel has officially confirmed its entry into the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship for Season 13 (2026/27), coinciding with the launch of the championship's transformative Gen4 era. The manufacturer will compete under a new team named 'Opel GSE Formula E Team' as part of Stellantis's broader strategy to strengthen its presence in electric racing through this four-year commitment, which was secured on March 19th and renewed for an additional year following their initial announcement earlier that day.
Key Points
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1Opel has confirmed its entry into the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship starting from Season 13.
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2The team will compete under a four-year contract beginning in the summer of 2026, marking Opel's debut as an entrant since leaving racing after DTM and WEC commitments ended.
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Opel has confirmed it will enter the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Season 13 (2026/27) as part of its GEN4 era, competing under 'opel GSE'. This decision aligns with significant technical upgrades to Gen4 cars and represents a long-term commitment from Stellantis.