Fusion Formula E team breaks cover

The identity of Formula E’s newest team has finally been revealed with the confirmation that Fusion Formula E team is joining the grid this season.

Initially expected to be a second Porsche factory team, the outfit is in fact its own entity, being British-based and part of the wider Fusion Racing Group, which encompasses 2025 Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris’ Formula 2 team LN4 Fusion, and will also have entries in Formula 3, and Italian and British Formula 4. It will, however, run Porsche powertrains, being the third team to do so alongside the factory outfit and Cupra Kiro, effectively taking the place of the now-Nissan supported Andretti team.

Fusion will be led by former DS Penske deputy team principal Phil Charles with Chris Bluett serving as sporting director, having previously been team manager at DS Penske.

“There’s something special about building a racing team from the ground up,” said Charles. “You have the opportunity to bring together people you believe in, establish the right culture and create an environment where everyone can perform at their best.

“We know exactly how competitive Formula E is, and we’re under no illusions about the challenge ahead. But we’ve assembled a fantastic group of people, we have a strong technical partner in Porsche, and everyone is working incredibly hard to get us ready.

“We’re not here simply to make up the numbers. We want to build a team that can compete at the front, and that’s what we’re working towards.”

Dan Richards, chief executive officer, Fusion Racing Group, added: “Building the right team has been our priority from day one. In Phil Charles and Chris Bluett, we have two highly experienced people who understand what it takes to compete at this level, and we’ve been fortunate to attract some exceptional talent to join them.

“I’m incredibly proud of the team we’re putting together. There’s a huge amount of work ahead, but I couldn’t have more confidence in the people leading that effort.”

No drivers have been announced for the team yet, although it is rumored that Porsche protégé and 2025 DTM champion Ayhancan Güven will occupy one seat, while Taylor Barnard is currently the subject of a contractual dispute with his management trying to get him out of a signed deal with Fortescue Zero Racing to move over to Fusion – like Charles and Bluett, he previously drove for DS Penske, whose entry was taken over by Fortescue ahead of the upcoming season. All other teams have now fully confirmed their driver line-ups.

Fusion will hit the track for the first time officially this week when Formula E pre-season testing gets underway in Jarama, Spain.