Lola Cars has announced its ongoing commitment to the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, confirming participation through the upcoming GEN4 era until at least 2030.
This marks a significant step for the iconic British motorsport brand, known for its more than 500 championship wins, as it joins the all-electric series from next season in the GEN3 Evo era.
Lola Cars’ involvement in Formula E represents the beginning of its focus on electrification, hydrogen, and sustainable fuels. This initiative positions Lola as a leader in sustainable engineering and motorsport, aligning with its broader goals of advancing sustainable mobility technologies.
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“Formula E is an ideal platform for powertrain and software development that we can use for broader motorsport and automotive applications.”
“We feel the opportunity for innovation in this series will only increase as the performance of the cars and technology develops, giving greater scope to develop innovative technologies across global motorsport and in the broader zero emissions transportation space,” said Mark Preston, Motorsport Director of Lola Cars Ltd.
Joining Forces with Major Manufacturers
Lola’s commitment to the GEN4 era places it alongside major manufacturers such as Nissan, Porsche, and Jaguar, all of whom have pledged their participation. This collaboration promises to enhance the excitement and competitiveness of the Formula E series as it continues to expand globally.
Jeff Dodds, Chief Executive Officer of Formula E, commented, “With their historic return to top-tier motorsport for Season 11 next year, we’re delighted that Lola Cars will also be committing to the GEN4 era – promising their presence will be on the Formula E grid until at least 2030.”
“Their trust in our series for their latest venture into electrification and innovation is testament to our ability to attract the biggest names in motorsport, as well as our joint ambition to continue to grow this championship.”
Marek Nawarecki, FIA Senior Circuit Sport Director, added, “We are delighted to confirm Lola Cars as Formula E’s fourth committed manufacturer for GEN4.”
“It was only recently that this famous brand announced its entry to the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship next season, so to now similarly sign up for the following era is testament to the belief that Lola has in the series’ technical roadmap.”
“Lola is a name synonymous with success in the sport, and we are excited to see what they can now achieve in the pinnacle of electric single-seater racing.”