Kiwi sticks with Citroen
New Zealand driver Nick Cassidy and Frenchman Jean- Éric Vergne have been confirmed as Citroen Racing’s line-up for season 13 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
As season 12 enters its final two rounds, a double-header in London on August 16 and 17, the Formula E team says it is already looking to the future and the competition’s GEN4 era.
Cassidy, pictured, joined Citroen Racing in 2025 after two campaigns alongside fellow Kiwi Mitch Evans at Jaguar TCS Racing and says he is very happy to continue with the outfit.
“We’ve built a strong relationship within the team, and I’m looking forward to continuing the development of the GEN4,” he adds.
“It’s an exciting time for Formula E, with a new generation of car that represents a completely new challenge.
“I can’t wait to keep working with the whole team and unlock the full potential of the GEN4 once it hits the track.”
Citroen Racing says it will draw on the experience and strengths of Cassidy and Vergne, with both drivers working closely with its technical team throughout the final stages of the GEN4 development programme before next season gets under way in December.
Since the first FIA-supervised track tests last November, the GEN4 programme has progressed through a series of development sessions held across several European circuits.
These test sessions allow the engineers to develop the powertrain, optimise the software systems and correlate simulation data with real-world track conditions.
Feedback from drivers also plays a role in the development process, helping refine the car’s set-up and guide future technical developments.
The GEN4 will represent a major step forward in the history of Formula E thanks to several key technological innovations:
• Power output increased to up to 600kW (815hp), making the GEN4 the most powerful all-electric single-seater developed
• Permanent all-wheel drive, a first in the history of the championship
• Energy regeneration capability of up to 700kW through the front and rear powertrains
• A new 55kWh battery delivering increased performance and efficiency
• Two distinct aerodynamic configurations: high downforce and low downforce, adapted to the different phases of a race weekend.
During the latest test session in Guadix, Spain, Citroen Racing says the GEN4 completed more than 500km, generating data that will support the next phases of development before the official pre-season testing programme.
Xavier Chardon, Citroen’s CEO, says: “GEN4 marks the beginning of a new chapter for Citroen Racing and for our commitment to Formula E.
“Confirming Jean- Éric Vergne and Nick Cassidy as our driver line-up is fully aligned with that vision.
“Their experience, deep understanding of the championship and ability to contribute to the technical development of our future race car will be invaluable as we prepare for season 13. We look forward to writing this new chapter in our Formula E journey together.”
