Formula E 2027: Vandoorne joins Jaguar alongside Da Costa
The newsroomUpdated on November 10, 20263 minBelgium's Stoffel Vandoorne returns to Formula E in 2027 with Jaguar TCS Racing, alongside António Félix da Costa, for the Gen4 era. All the details.
Key point
Stoffel Vandoorne races for Jaguar TCS Racing in Formula E in 2027 alongside António Félix da Costa, after sitting out the 2025/26 season.
Jaguar TCS Racing has completed its Formula E line-up for 2027: Belgium's Stoffel Vandoorne will race alongside Portugal's António Félix da Costa. The announcement came on Monday 9 November. It is hardly a surprise, but it marks the return of the driver from Kortrijk to full-time racing in the electric championship, on the eve of the Gen4 era.
Back after a season on the sidelines
Vandoorne spent the 2025/26 season on the sidelines after leaving Maserati, which became Citroën, according to Motorsport Week. He did spend a year at Jaguar as reserve and development driver, including on the Gen4 programme. He brings seven seasons of Formula E experience to the team.
According to La DH, he won the Formula E world title with Mercedes in 2021-2022, but took only two wins in his last four seasons in the series. La DH also notes that he ended his WEC programme with Peugeot after the 6 Hours of Fuji.
An experienced pairing at Jaguar
With Da Costa, Jaguar fields two drivers with a combined 18 wins and 49 podiums in Formula E. Team principal Ian James describes the pairing as a mix of talent, experience and determination. He points to Jaguar's recent teams' world title and the launch of the Type 01.
Da Costa is also pleased about the partnership, after years of on-track battles with the Belgian.
Gen4: a big performance leap expected
The next Formula E season ushers in the Gen4 generation, which La DH says should bring a major jump in performance. It is scheduled for 18-19 December in Saudi Arabia, but a start pushed back to Mexico on 16 January is increasingly being discussed. That schedule is not confirmed.
Key points
- Stoffel Vandoorne: full-time Jaguar TCS Racing driver in 2027.
- Team-mate: António Félix da Costa.
- Pairing: 18 wins and 49 podiums in Formula E between them.
- Season start: 18-19 December in Saudi Arabia, possibly delayed to Mexico on 16 January.
Frequently asked questions
Who will Stoffel Vandoorne partner at Jaguar?
Portugal's António Félix da Costa. Together, the two drivers have 18 wins and 49 podiums in Formula E.
What was Vandoorne doing in 2025/26?
He was on the sidelines after leaving Maserati, which became Citroën, and worked as Jaguar's reserve and development driver. According to La DH, he also ended his WEC programme with Peugeot after the 6 Hours of Fuji.
When does the next Formula E season start?
It is scheduled for 18-19 December in Saudi Arabia, but La DH reports a possible delayed start in Mexico on 16 January.
Sources
- Motorsport Week — Vandoorne joins Jaguar TCS Racing for 2027 season
- La DH — Vandoorne returns to the Formula E grid with Jaguar
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