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DS Penske has undertaken a major recruitment push ahead of the 2024 Formula E season that includes poaching a senior Jaguar figure, widely recognised as one of the series’ best technical leads, as well as Pascal Wehrlein’s Porsche race engineer
DS Penske’s recent recruitment drive aims to strengthen their technical leadership and improve their performance in the 2023 Formula E season. They have secured the services of former Jaguar technical director Phil Charles, who is highly regarded in the Formula E community. Charles is expected to join the team next month and will likely focus on the Gen3 homologation cycle in 2025. Additionally, DS Penske has acquired Pascal Wehrlein’s engineer, Kyle Wilson-Clarke, from Porsche. Wilson-Clarke is set to start with the team early next year, although his specific role is still unknown. DS Penske had a decent 2023 season, but struggled with their powertrain compared to Jaguar and Porsche. The team hopes these new additions will help them become strong contenders in future seasons.
