Nico Müller has officially joined Andretti Global’s Formula E team for the upcoming 2024-25 season, stepping in for the departing Norman Nato.
The Swiss driver’s move to the American team was confirmed on Tuesday, following weeks of speculation after Müller announced his departure from Abt ahead of the London season finale in July.
During his two seasons with the German outfit, Müller impressed by securing six points finishes last season, including four consecutive points-scoring rounds in the final stages. This strong performance left him 48 points ahead of his teammate, 2016/17 champion Lucas di Grassi.
Müller, 32, takes over from Nato, who raced with Andretti for just one season. Despite driving a more competitive car, Nato managed only one podium and finished the season five points behind Müller in the drivers’ standings.
Andretti’s team, which operates as a Porsche customer, saw Jake Dennis win the drivers’ title in the 2022/23 season. Meanwhile, Pascal Wehrlein claimed the championship this year driving for Porsche’s factory team.
Expressing his excitement about the new chapter, Müller said, “I’m thrilled to join the Andretti Formula E team. They’ve been successful from the start, especially in the Gen3 era with their partnership with Porsche Motorsport. Working alongside a former world champion like Jake Dennis is an honour, and I’m eager to contribute to the team’s success. My goal is to aim for podium finishes and secure my first Formula E win. I can’t wait to get started.”
Andretti CEO Michael Andretti commented, “We have high expectations for Season 11, and we’re confident that bringing in a driver of Nico’s calibre will help us achieve our goals. His experience and success in Formula E and other top racing series will be invaluable as we strengthen our driver lineup. We’re excited to see what Nico can accomplish as we continue our pursuit of victories and world championships.
