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Stoffel Vandoorne’s DS Penske departure has been officially confirmed by the Formula E team.
Following the Formula E season’s conclusion, DS Penske announced the departure of Season 8 world champion Stoffel Vandoorne. Vandoorne joined the team from Mercedes-EQ before the Gen3 era but failed to consistently deliver significant results that led to his 2022 title win. Despite leaving DS Penske, Vandoorne is expected to stay in the championship, potentially with the Stellantis family, possibly at Maserati. Vandoorne finished P10 in the drivers’ championship this season, contributing to DS Penske’s third-place finish in the teams’ standings. Team principal Jay Penske expressed gratitude for Vandoorne’s contributions and wished him success in his future ventures.
