Chook has been a stalwart of Method E since its inception in 2014, driving for Virgin Racing, Envision Racing and extra not too long ago Jaguar over the past 9 years.
The 36-year-old spent the final three seasons with the British producer, scoring two wins throughout the first of these campaigns in Diriyah and New York.
However Chook’s kind fell away this season as he failed to attain a win and completed eighth within the drivers’ standings, whereas additionally being at fault for colliding with team-mate Mitch Evans on two events.
The Briton’s spot at Jaguar for subsequent season has been taken by Nick Cassidy, with Chook strongly linked to a McLaren change which was lastly confirmed on Tuesday.
“I am tremendous excited to get going with the McLaren Method E Staff. Changing into a part of a staff with a lot heritage and status because the McLaren Racing household feels particular,” mentioned Chook, a winner of 11 E-Prix.
“We all know there’s some work to do forward of Season 10 to make sure we get to the place we need to be, which is on the entrance of the Method E pack.
“It feels nice to be a part of the staff and I can not wait to kick off the season preparations. I am tremendous motivated and pushed to ship success with the staff in Season 10.”
McLaren joined Method E this time period after basically taking up Mercedes’ entry, the German producer having withdrawn from the championship after claiming two groups’ and two drivers’ titles on the bounce with Nyck de Vries and Stoffel Vandoorne.
Sam Chook, Jaguar Racing
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Briton Jake Hughes impressed throughout his rookie season with McLaren, taking two pole positions and ending twelfth within the drivers’ standings, eight factors away from Rast who secured the staff’s solely podium with third in Diriyah.
Hughes was confirmed as having re-signed with McLaren final week, whereas BMW-contracted sportscar racer Rast can be leaving the squad after only one season.
Zak Brown, McLaren Racing’s CEO, mentioned: “It’s a pleasure to welcome Sam to the McLaren Racing household.
“All through his time in Method E, Sam has confirmed himself to be a powerful expertise, and we’re desirous to leverage his expertise and experience to assist deliver the McLaren Method E Staff additional success in Season 10.
“Alongside Jake, I am assured that we now have one of many strongest pairings on the Method E grid.”
