Pascal Wehrlein has bowed out of the race for a Formula 1 race seat, signing with Mahindra Racing in Formula E.

The former Sauber driver had hoped to return to the Formula 1 next season after spending a year back in DTM with Mercedes.

Wehrlein was believed to be one of Toro Rosso’s top targets to partner Daniil Kvyat next season.

That, however, is over after he signed with Mahindra Racing for the all-electric series’ fifth season.

“I’m very happy to be joining Mahindra Racing,” Wehrlein said.

“I had the first meeting with Dilbagh [Gill] in the summer and met the team for the first time at a test event.

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