Fortescue Zero Confirms Dan Ticktum as Second Driver for Gen4 Formula E Team
Completing an all-British pairing, the signing positions the Australian-owned squad to start Gen4 pre-season testing with Jaguar powertrain support.
Overview
- The team announced Dan Ticktum's signing on Thursday, Oct 22, 2026, finalizing a two-driver line-up with Taylor Barnard for Fortescue Zero Racing's 2026/27 Gen4 debut.
- Fortescue Zero completed its takeover of the former DS Penske entry and will run Jaguar powertrains as it readies its first season as an Australian-owned Formula E team.
- Ticktum arrives after five seasons with Cupra Kiro and recent E‑Prix wins, securing a seat he had struggled to find during the off-season after his departure from that squad.
- The crew will head to pre-season testing in Jarama with technical continuity from Fortescue's 2022 buyout of Williams Advanced Engineering and its role as Formula E's Pit Boost supplier.
- Team principal Jim Wright framed the signing as part of an unconventional, fast-focused build-up, and the pairing brings proven race-winning pace that could pay off if early reliability issues are resolved ahead of Jeddah.