Formula E has announced that it’s partnering with tire manufacturer Bridgestone, which will now step in as the exclusive tire supplier for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, starting with the 2026/27 season. The partnership also coincides with the debut of Formula E’s next-generation GEN4 race car, which packs a ton of upgrades including 600kW of peak power, all-wheel drive, and 100 kph acceleration in just 1.8 seconds.
Bridgestone says that it’s engineered the bespoke, all-weather POTENZA GEN4 tyre range to provide high grip and durability across demanding city circuits. Bridgestone also introduced the POTENZA GEN4 TYPHOON tyre, a heavy-wet specification which is built to ensure maximum stability and racing continuity during severe rain.
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The partnership was announced in Italy. (Photo: Formula E)
The new tyre range also consists of 65 percent recycled and renewable materials which are produced using 100 percent renewable energy and low-carbon logistics. In addition to supplying tires, Bridgestone will also serve as the Official Race Title Sponsor for four major weekends during the upcoming season in Mexico City, Berlin, Shanghai, and Tokyo. Jeff Dodds, Formula E CEO comments:
We are delighted to welcome Bridgestone to Formula E as our sole tyre supplier for the 2026/27 Season and beyond. Combining rich motorsport heritage with cutting-edge sustainable innovation, Bridgestone is a fitting partner as we embark on this exciting new era. The GEN4 car represents the pinnacle of sustainable motorsport design, and we look forward to working with Bridgestone as we continue to redefine electric racing and lead the race for progress both on and off the track.