P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Just under a week from joining Formula E, Citroen has already announced its first driver pairing.
Citroen announced its first Formula E driver pairing, Nick Cassidy and Jean-Eric Vergne, replacing Maserati in the series.
Parent company Stellantis made a strategic decision to have Citroen enter the all-electric championship, transitioning from Maserati.
Nick Cassidy, recently signed by Stellantis, will also compete as a Peugeot driver in the 2026 World Endurance Championship.
Jean-Eric Vergne moved from DS Penske to join Citroen, securing a spot alongside Taylor Barnard in the team.
Both Vergne and Cassidy are part of the Stellantis family and will compete in Formula E and WEC for the group.
Their arrival also means the departure of Jake Hughes and Stoffel Vandoorne, who are currently without a seat for the upcoming season.
