Stellantis is reshaping its motorsport portfolio, with Citroen Racing set to replace Maserati MSG in Formula E from next season. The move marks Citroen’s return to top-level circuit competition and signals a broader reorganization of Stellantis’ approach to electrified racing.
Citroen described its Formula E entry as “an electric, innovative and passionate adventure that embodies our values and our vision for the mobility of tomorrow,” in a social media statement accompanied by a teaser video of its upcoming electric single-seater, scheduled for unveiling on October 20. The shift could coincide with Citroen stepping back from rallying, where its C3 Rally2 has competed since 2018, while Stellantis stablemate Lancia prepares a comeback with the Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale.
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The French automaker has a strong motorsport pedigree, with eight Manufacturer’s titles and nine consecutive Driver’s titles in the World Rally Championship between 2004 and 2012, alongside four Dakar Rally wins and three FIA World Touring Car Championship titles between 2014 and 2016. In Formula E, Citroen will take over from Maserati MSG, which has struggled with financial backing since entering in 2023 and has adjusted its electrification strategy by scaling back Folgore-branded EVs and canceling the planned electric MC20 supercar.
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As part of Stellantis’ structure, Citroen Racing will use Formula E technology from DS Automobiles, which has achieved multiple race wins and championship titles in the series. It remains unclear if DS Penske will continue beyond the current era, as Formula E prepares to enter its Gen4 phase. The upcoming season will see Citroen join a 10-team grid featuring Nissan, Ford, Jaguar TCS, Tag Heuer Porsche, DS Penske, Envision, Lola Yamaha Abt, Mahindra, and Andretti.