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The companies will continue working together to develop their 2026/27 powertrain, which will be introduced in Season 13 - with significant advancements in energy efficiency, race performance and safety to follow.
The partnership say this continued collaboration provides the perfect platform for Lola and Yamaha Motor to advance technologies that will shape the future of mobility, leveraging the high-performance and high-pressure motorsport environment.
They join Nissan, Jaguar, Porsche, Maserati as confirmed manufacturers for Formula E's next major leap; the GEN4 era.
“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," says Till Bechtolsheimer, Chairman, 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.”
“Yamaha Motor is accelerating its research and development of various technologies to acquire and enhance new core technologies that will provide Kando [a Japanese expression for the simultaneous feelings of deep satisfaction and intense excitement that we experience when we encounter something of exceptional value] to our fans and contribute to sustainability in the future," adds Heiji Maruyama, Managing Executive Officer and Director, Yamaha Motor.
"One of these initiatives is the acquisition of advanced energy management technology that will be honed in Formula E. We will continue to take on the challenge into the GEN4 era as a technical partner of Lola Cars. We are very proud and excited to enhance our technology on the world's highest stage of electric racing with our reliable partner.”
Jeff Dodds, CEO, Formula E, says: “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.
"With the significant performance advancements planned for GEN4, this collaboration will undoubtedly push the boundaries of electric powertrain development, showcasing the cutting-edge technology that Formula E champions.
"We're thrilled to see these industry leaders commit to our vision of a future where high-performance and sustainability go hand-in-hand."
SCHEDULE: Where, when and how to watch or stream the 2025 Miami E-Prix Round 5
Miami is back on the calendar after the iconic location held the first Formula E race on US soil back in the inaugural season. The legendary Homestead-Miami Speedway will trade stock cars for single seaters as it plays host for Round 5 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
Home teams Andretti, CUPRA KIRO and DS PENSKE will be looking to put on a show for their home fans on Saturday April 12, 2025.
Free Practice 1: Friday 11th April, 16:30 local/21:30:00 UTC+1
Free Practice 2: Saturday 12 April, 07:30 local/12:30 UTC+1
Qualifying: Saturday 12 April, 09:40 local/14:40 UTC+1
Race: Saturday 12 April, 14:05 local/19:05 UTC+1
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