Sakon Yamamoto will debut for Amlin Aguri, competing in both London races.

The Japanese driver replaces Antonio Felix da Costa, who will miss the fixture due to a clash with DTM.

Yamamoto won’t be completely new to the team and technology, having tried out the Spark-Renault at a media event in the US and having previously raced for Super Aguri (the creators of which are leading the Amlin Aguri team) in F1.

“I am very excited to be able to race in London ePrix with Amlin Aguri Formula E Team,” Yamamoto said in a press release. “Many of my fans kept asking me to ‘race again’ and to be able to return to racing with Amlin Aguri in Formula E Championship means so much to me. I would like to thank all the fans for their patience and support. I believe that Formula E will become a big part of the future of motorsport and it will accelerate innovation for the better environment and create a sustainable society. I am looking forward to race the final rounds in London for all the Formula E fans.”

Team principal Mark Preston: “It is good to have Sakon back in the team as he raced with us in F1 with Super Aguri. London is obviously going to be a special event and perhaps the pinnacle of the season and we are all looking forward to delivering a great race for the fans and I know Sakon will do his best for the team and the fans.”