German racing driver Maximilian Günther will remain with DS Penske for the upcoming 2025/26 FIA Formula E World Championship, marking his eighth season in the all-electric series.

The Franco-American DS Penske outfit has been a fixture in Formula E since its debut season in 2014/15 and has built a reputation as one of the sport’s benchmark teams, with four World Championship titles to its name.

From youngest race winner to team leader

Monaco resident Maxililian Günther, from Oberstdorf in Germany, first joined DS Penske in 2018 and returned to the squad ahead of the 2024/25 season following spells with BMW-Andretti, Nissan, and Maserati. In just his 13th start, he etched his name in the record books as Formula E’s youngest race winner at 22 years old.

Now an established front-runner, Günther has amassed seven career victories, 12 podiums and four pole positions from 99 starts. His most recent campaign saw him claim wins in Jeddah and Shanghai, including leading DS Penske to its first-ever 1-2 finish in the series.

Continuing the partnership

By extending his relationship with DS Penske, Günther will continue to race under the banner of DS Performance, the French manufacturer that has secured 18 wins, 55 podiums, 26 pole positions and four World Championships since joining Formula E in 2015.

The 28-year-old says he is already looking forward to the challenge ahead. “I’m excited to enter my second season as a DS Penske driver. Our first season together was filled with lots of quality, strong performances and highlights. To be building on this base is something that I‘m very much looking forward to. Having Taylor as my new teammate is fantastic, he is a brilliant driver and a great addition to our team. There’s an incredible spirit running through the whole team and I can’t wait to get the new season started!”

Pre-season build-up

Preparations for Season 12 are already underway. Günther will return to the cockpit this October for official pre-season testing at Valencia’s Circuit Ricardo Tormo, before the campaign kicks off with the São Paulo E-Prix on 6th December 2025.

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Photo source: DS Penske