The Venturi Formula E team have confirmed that Maro Engel will join their driver line-up for the 2016/17 season, partnering Stephane Sarrazin.
The 30-year-old hasn't competed in a single seater series since 2007 when he raced in the British Formula 3 championship, finishing second with three race wins.
Since then, Engel has competed in the DTM series, V8 Supercars and GT Racing all with Mercedes.
The German's confirmation at Venturi is a little surprising, despite completing a test with the Monegasque team last month. He will replace Mike Conway.
"After giving me the opportunity to develop their new car, Venturi, a top team in Formula E, offered me the chance to participate in the championship. I am very happy," he said of the news.
"Efficient cars, great drivers, important manufacturers, races in big cities: the series is already a success and as a driver it’s very important to be part of it.
Team coordinator Franck Baldet added: "It is a great satisfaction to welcome Maro. He is already deeply involved in the team through the season 3 car preparation. He knows our new engine – the VM 200-FE-02. He did most of the testing sessions accumulating hundreds of kilometers behind the wheel.
"He is efficient and accurate in his comments to our engineers, always available for the exchange that will increase the performance of the vehicle."
Season three of the all-electric championship starts in Hong-Kong on October 9.
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