Josඣe Maria Lopez will return to Formula E at next weekend's Marrakesh E-Prix after being named as Neel Jani's replacement at Dragon Racing for the remainder of the season.

Three-time WTCC champion Lop𒐪ez entered Formula E with DS Virgin Racing in 2016, claiming two podium finishes through his debut campaign, but was dropped by the team after just a single season to free up a seatℱ for Alex Lynn.

Despite coming close to a seat with Techeetah for season four, Lopez was left on the sidelines, but will return in Marrakesh after Jani parted company with Dragon followiܫng𓆏 just a single race weekend.

"This is an exciting oppor😼tunity for me and I’m looking forward to the challenge of Formula E in seasonꦯ four with Dragon," Lopez said.

"I have go🎉od experience from s🦋eason three, and I’m confident that we can achieve strong results as the season progresses."

"Jose is a world champion racer who has consistently performed at the highest levꦐel in e🐭ach formula in which he has competed," added team boss Jay Penske.

"I’m confident that his season three experience and collaboration with Jerome will be a winning formula for the Dragon organisaওtion.”

Lopez will race alongside Jerome d'Ambrosio at Dragon for𓆏 the remainder of the Formula E season.