Sam Bird will join the McLaren Formula E team for next season, taking the seat formerly held by Rene Rast in the all-electric single-seater championship.
"I'm super excited to get going with the McLaren Formula E Team. Becoming part of a team with so much heritage and prestige as the McLaren Racing family feels special," said Bird, a winner of 11 E-Prix.
"We know there is some work to do ahead of Season 10 to ensure we get to where we want to be, which is at the front of the Formula E pack. "It feels great to be part of the team and I can't wait to kick off the season preparations. I'm super motivated and driven to deliver success with the team in Season 10."
McLaren joined Formula E this term after essentially taking over Mercedes' entry, the German manufacturer having withdrawn from the championship after claiming two teams' and two drivers' titles on the bounce with
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