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Envision Signs Joel Eriksson on Multi-Year Deal to Partner Buemi for 2025–26

The move positions Envision for Gen4 by pairing continuity with Eriksson’s Jaguar development experience.

Overview

  • The team confirmed Eriksson on a multi-year contract, with both he and Sébastien Buemi now secured beyond 2025–26, making Envision the first Formula E outfit to lock its Gen4 driver pairing.
  • Eriksson replaces Robin Frijns after impressing as a stand-in at the 2024 Berlin E‑Prix, where he scored ninth and drew praise from team boss Sylvain Filippi.
  • The 27-year-old brings recent reserve and development experience from Jaguar, including work on the upcoming Gen4 car.
  • The Race reports that board-level pressure prompted the change despite some engineers preferring to retain the existing line-up for the final Gen3 season.
  • Following technical lead Mike Lugg’s January exit, responsibilities have been redistributed, with Eriksson set to work with engineers Ben Scott and Cory George as Jaguar powers Envision for the coming season and Gen4 supply talks continue.