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Stoffel Vandoorne has said that staying in what he called the “Stellantis family” was best for him as he gears-up to compete for Maserati MSG Racing in Season 11 of the all-electric championship. The Belgian, who took the title in Season 8, was speaking to Motorsport Week prior to today’s announcement that the Trident team […]
“The Belgian driver, who won the championship in Season 8, discussed his decision to join Maserati in the upcoming GEN4 era of Formula E, citing unfinished business in collaboration with Stellantis. Vandoorne expressed that the move made sense to him, as he is also involved in the Peugeot programme in the World Endurance Championship with the same group. Living in Monaco, where the Maserati team is based, is a convenient factor for him, and the familiarity between the teams due to their previous connection as Mercedes powertrain customers adds continuity and ease to the transition. Despite acknowledging the need for improvement in competitiveness compared to teams like Jaguar and Porsche, Vandoorne is optimistic about the prospects of working with his new teammate Jake Hughes, recognizing Hughes’ impressive qualifying performances and the benefits of pushing each other to improve.”
