Dragon Racing has confirmed Maximilian Günther will make his Formula E debut with the te♊am at the season-opening round in𓂃 Saudi Arabia next month, partnering Jose Maria Lopez.

Günther, 21, first 𓂃tested with Dragon at the 🐻Marrakesh rookie test in January before joining the team in a reserve role, but will now step into the race seat vacated by Jerome d'Ambrosio for the 2018/19 campaign.

"I’m really happy to compete with Dragon in the upcoming ABB FIA Formula E season,” Günther s🌃aid.

"We made great progress during our development with the more powerful and complex Gen2 🌸Car. It’s an exciting challenge for both the Engineers and the Driver, and I’m enjoyin💝g every second driving it.

"The working atmosphere insꦅide the team is fantasticﷺ, I feel really comfortable and can’t wait to get the new season started. Certainly, I will give it my all to deliver the best possible results for the team.

"I want to thank Jay Pe༒nske and the entire Dragon te🔥am for their trust and for giving me the opportunity to race in this first-class championship."

Team boss Jay 🌟Penske added: "I am very pleased to give Max the opportunity to race in the #6 car this season. Maximilian did a tremendous job building rapport with the team and working with t🐎he entire organization on the development of the Penske EV-3.

“Maximilian has shown himself to be a true competitor. I am looking foℱrward to seeing the results of his hard work in Season 5."

Günther will move into Formula E after finishing his rooki🤪e season in Formula 2 in Abu Dhabi later this month, having recorded one win and one further podium finish in the category to date.

The German previously was a rival to Lance Stroll and Lando Norris during their Formula 3 title-winning years, spending three seasons in the championship 🌟before moving up to F2.

Günther's confirmation leaves just one seat free in Formula E for Season 5. Nissan e.dams is🔯 yet to confirm who will partner Sebastien Buemi at the team, wit꧋h Alexander Albon expected to depart the outfit after a late approach from Toro Rosso over a Formula 1 seat.

The new Formula E season starts in Saudi Arabia on D🦩ecember 15♐.