(CNN) Four months after losing his Formula One seat, Esteban Gutierrez's motor racing career is back on track -- in Formula E.
The Mexican has joined Techeetah, one of 10 teams competing in the all-electric racing series, and will partner Frenchman Jean-Eric Vergne for the rest of the 2016-17 world championship.
The 25-year-old had already agreed to race at the Mexico ePrix -- his home event -- but announced Monday that he will drive for the new Chinese team.
"I'm very grateful to join Techeetah, a team with real competitiveness," Gutierrez said in a statement.
"After four years of an incredible experience in F1, I'm now taking a step forward into the future of motorsports.
"I am especially excited about my debut race at the Mexico City ePrix. Hopefully I can put on a good show for the passionate home fans."
Gutierrez replaces Chinese driver Ma Qing Hua, who has struggled to compete since making his debut for Techeetah at the Hong Kong ePrix last October.
Vergne -- who raced for DS Virgin Racing last season -- has fared better, securing Techeetah's first points at November's Marrakech ePrix and its maiden podium with second place in Buenos Aires last month.
Techeetah was formed when Chinese sports marketing and management company SECA took over Team Aguri, which pulled out of the series following its second season.
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Gutierrez, who will feature on CNN's Supercharged show in April, has previously described Formula E as "one of motorsport's most important categories."
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Hong Kong's towering skyline provided the backdrop to the race on the streets around the Central Harborfront. The pit lane featured a new name, with the Jaguar Racing team entering Formula E for the first time.
The race took place on October 9 in the shadow of the Two International Finance Center.
It was the first time Formula E had raced on the streets of Hong Kong
The Formula E eVillage in Hong Kong was popular with locals.
Nelson Piquet Jr. -- the 2015 Formula E world champion -- secured pole position in the opening race. But the Brazilian (seen here at the front of the pack) couldn't maintain his advantage.
Sebastien Buemi (center) took the checkered flag, to begin his 2016 title defense in style. ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport driver Lucas di Grassi (left) finished second with Mahindra Racing's Nick Heidfeld (right) taking the final podium spot.
From Asia to Africa. Formula E broke new ground in Morocco in November 2016 -- the Marrakech ePrix was the all-electric series' first race on the continent.
Drivers line up track side ahead of the Marrakech ePrix.
Techeetah driver Jean-Eric Vergne practices his e-gaming skills in the Marrakech eVillage.
Lights out in Marrakech and it's Mahindra Racing rookie Felix Rosenqvist (center) who leads the way.
Rosenqvist secured a superb pole in only his second race in Formula E but the Swede was eventually chased down by Buemi's Renault eDams.
Buemi continued his 100% start to the season with victory in Marrakech.
On to more familiar territory for Formula E in Argentina. Its capital was hosting its third ePrix in as many seasons.
The Puerto Madero Street Circuit is one of Formula E's wider street circuits -- offering plenty of chances to overtake.
Di Grassi started on pole for the first time in his Formula E career, but the Brazilian's old adversary Buemi claimed the checkered flag in the South American race.
Buemi celebrates victory on the podium in Buenos Aires with Jean-Eric Vergne (left) coming home second. Di Grassi (right) was third. The Swiss' third victory of the season meant he opened up a 29-point lead over di Grassi ahead of April's Mexico ePrix.
He spent three seasons in F1 -- two with Sauber, and then raced for Haas in 2016. Gutierrez lost his seat at the American team after finishing 21st out of 24 drivers, failing to score a point for the second successive year.
"It's a totally different concept to Formula One but it's very exciting to come in and see that there is a good future in front," he told CNN.
"Electric cars are the future of mobility in the world -- most of us know that."
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The Mexico ePrix -- the fourth round of the 2016-17 season -- takes place at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez on April 1.