Lotterer signs with Techeetah Formula E

Three-time Le Mans winner Andre Lotterer has signed with Techeetah Formula-E Team and will make his series debut at the Dec. 2-3 Hong Kong ePrix. He replaces Stephane Sarrazin, who joined the team for the last six races in season three. 

The German, who went through a similar process a year ago when Audi pulled out of the WEC, called the move part of a "new chapter" in his racing career.

"I am honored and proud to join TECHEETAH to make my Formula-E debut," he said. "Formula E has been the most exciting motor racing series in recent years. TECHEETAH made a very big impression last season beating a number of manufacturer teams, and I am looking forward to working with JEV and everyone in TECHEETAH to start this new chapter in my racing career."

"Jean-Eric Vergne and Andre Lotterer will form one of the strongest driver line ups in Formula E," managing director Ivan Yim said. "I'm sure our two drivers will push each other to new levels of performance. Andre's track record and experience with some of motorsport's most significant factory teams, brings immense value as we push our own development in both the medium and long-term.

"The intent is clear; we're putting a quick driver together with the team's proven Renault Sport powertrain. With the all-new season 5 car on the horizon, we are confident that season 4 will assist Andre in being well prepared along with Jean-Eric to mount a solid challenge for the Championship."

"Finally on behalf of the whole team, I want to thank Stephane Sarrazin for his outstanding performance last season. It was difficult for him to join the team in the middle of the season but he adapted very quickly and achieved two podiums and one front-row start. We wish him luck with his future endeavors."

The 35-year-old Lotterer has kept his foot in single-seater racing, earning two Super GT champioships and winning the Formula Nippon drivers' title in 2011.