Lola Cars has renewed its technical partnership with Yamaha Motor for the all-electric Formula E series.
Confirmed:
- Lola and Yamaha to continue collaborating on developing powertrain for 2026/27 season
- Pair join Nissan, Jaguar, Porsche and Maserati as confirmed manufacturers for Formula E’s Gen4 era
Context:
Lola and Yamaha entered Formula E together at the start of this season, partnering with Abt. Ahead of its first race, Lola committed to Formula E until at least the 2030 season, signalling its confidence in the competition.
With the extension of their partnership, the two companies have promised to make significant advancements in energy efficiency, race performance and safety.
Comment:
“Working alongside Yamaha Motor on the development of the powertrain the Lola Yamaha ABT team is currently using in Formula E has been a mutually beneficial and positive experience,” said Till Bechtolsheimer, chairman of Lola Cars.
“Having already committed to Gen4 ourselves, I’m so pleased that Yamaha Motor will be continuing this journey in electric racing with us. With their vast experience and commitment to advancing sustainable mobility, they are the perfect partner for Lola Cars and we look forward to continuing to drive innovation through motorsport with them.”
Jeff Dodds, chief executive of Formula E, added: “The continued partnership between Lola Cars and Yamaha Motor into the Gen4 era of Formula E underscores the championship’s pivotal role in driving technological innovation for sustainable mobility.
“We’re thrilled to see these industry leaders commit to our vision of a future where high-performance and sustainability go hand-in-hand.”
Coming next:
Formula E’s next round takes place in Miami at the Homestead-Miami Speedway from 11th April to 12th April.
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