BMW has officially announced it will become a Formula E manufacturer for season five, which takes place across 2018/2019.
Earlier in the year, the FIA announced nine manufacturers had been granted powertrain homologation for season five, including BMW.
But the German manufacturer has now formally confirmed its involvement, building the brand-new powertrain for the Andretti team.
It means Andretti will become a BMW works outfit in Formula E for season five, and will aid the development of technology that will be used in the next generation of BMW’s electric cars.
BMW has been involved in Formula E from the beginning, as its official vehicle partner, and joined forces with Andretti during season two.
BMW Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt said: “Formula E has developed fantastically as a racing series and, as a new, technology-based project, is perfectly suited to the BMW Group and BMW Motorsport.
“Forging new paths and driving innovation – these are values shared by BMW and Formula E. The series represents a completely new challenge for us – a challenge we are happy to take on together with Andretti Formula E.”
Andretti Autosport CEO, Michael Andretti, added: “We are excited to expand our partnership with BMW i and serve as BMW’s official Formula E works team beginning in season five.
“The ongoing collaboration between BMW and Andretti Formula E has provided a strong foundation for BMW’s entry as an official manufacturer.
“We look forward to running BMW’s first all-electric racing drivetrain and competing for the Formula E Championship.”
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