Opel Motorsport is the motorsport division of the German automotive company Opel, which was founded in 1862 and is now a subsidiary of the French automotive group PSA (Peugeot Société Anonyme). Opel Motorsport has a rich history in motorsport, having been involved in various forms of racing for over 100 years.
Opel has competed in many different categories of motorsport, including touring car racing, rally racing, and Formula racing. Some of Opel's most successful cars in motorsport include the Opel Ascona, Opel Kadett, Opel Corsa, and Opel Astra. Opel has won numerous championships and races over the years, including the European Touring Car Championship, the World Rally Championship, and the German Touring Car Championship (DTM).
In recent years, Opel Motorsport has shifted its focus to the development of electric and hybrid vehicles, and has been involved in the development of the Opel Corsa-e Rally, an electric rally car that debuted in 2020. Opel has also been involved in the development of electric vehicles for road use, with the launch of the Opel Ampera-e electric car in 2017.