Opel has announced its entry into Formula E, reinforcing its commitment to motorsport competitions and electrification. This decision comes at a key moment, as the brand’s bet is linked to its own values and needs, regardless of its relationship with other brands in the Stellantis group.
Opel’s entry into electric competition has been formalized at the E-Prix in Madrid, shortly after the announcement of DS’s withdrawal from the competition. The head of Opel’s motorsport division had been observing the Formula E environment during the previous season, paving the way for this new stage.
In contrast to other movements within Stellantis, which have involved brand changes such as Maserati’s shift to Citroën, Opel wants to operate autonomously within Formula E. The motorsport director of Opel has made it clear that the decision to enter is not imposed by Stellantis, but is a strategic decision of the brand itself, ensuring that there will be no influence or dependence on the structure of the DS Penske team.
Opel’s plan is to create an innovative team that can compete independently, maintaining total control over decisions, including driver selections, team structure, and racing strategy. Additionally, the company seeks to inherit the experience accumulated in other electric motorsport competitions, in order to build a team based on its own values and knowledge.
The development and testing of the Gen4 car, which will debut in the competition, will be led by Stellantis, but with the active participation of Opel to ensure that track operations are managed independently. Opel’s motorsport director has stated that the team will design and prepare the races autonomously, allowing them to be more agile and efficient in decision-making.
With the facilities in Satory as an initial base, Opel plans to optimize its structure and prepare a competitive team. The brand is optimistic and confident in the available resources to face this new phase in Formula E.
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