Stellantis realigns Formula E strategy as Citroën replaces Maserati from next season

• Maserati exits Formula E after three seasons
• Stellantis also has DS entry in all-electric series
• Opel linked with being a third Stellantis entry from 2026

Formula E has announced that Citroën will join the grid next season, replacing fellow Stellantis-owned brand Maserati.

The French automotive giant said the entry provides a ‘new challenge’ in ‘an electric, innovative and passionate adventure that embodies our values and our vision for the mobility of tomorrow’.

The statement added: ‘Citroën is returning to motorsport, an arena that shaped its history and legend – motorsport in its most visionary form: a 100 per cent electric, responsible and committed competition with popular races in the heart of cities, a young, committed, connected audience and a technological, international showcase for the future of mobility.’

This marks a clear realignment in Stellantis’ sustainability strategy, as Maserati exits Formula E after only three seasons. Citroën will now take over the partnership with Monaco Sports Group (MSG), which holds the Formula E licence

Stellantis already fields the DS brand in Formula E and there are reports of a potential third entry in the future. According to The Race, Opel could join the grid from 2026.

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Citroën has not competed in top-level motorsport since leaving the World Rally Championship (WRC) in 2019, where its famous partnership with Sébastien Loeb delivered nine world titles.

Its Formula E entry reflects the wider direction of the automotive industry, which the series is poised to capitalise on after securing an extension to remain the International Automobile Federation’s (FIA) sole all-electric championship until 2048.

Maserati currently offers only two electric models, the GranTurismo Folgore and the Grecale Folgore, but their high price point and limited availability restrict their appeal to most consumers.

Citroën, by contrast, pursues a broader, more affordable strategy. For Formula E to cement its industry relevance, it needs brands like Citroën at the forefront, promoting accessibility and mass-market electrification.