Formula E has officially confirmed Bridgestone as the sole tyre supplier for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship starting in the 2026/27 season, marking the Japanese manufacturer’s return to FIA World Championship racing.
The multi-year agreement coincides with the debut of Formula E’s Gen4 race car.
Unveiled alongside Bridgestone’s bespoke tyre range in Rome, the Gen4 machine represents a significant jump in performance.
Bridgestone will support the new performance capabilities with its bespoke Potenza Gen4 tyre range.
The supplier has developed an all-weather slick designed to withstand the increased torque and power demands across street circuits, alongside a heavy-wet specification dubbed the “Potenza Gen4 for Typhoon Tyre” to handle severe rain conditions.
In line with the championship’s sustainability mandate, the new Gen4 range incorporates 65% recycled and renewable materials.
This includes carbon black from tyre pyrolysis oil, rice husk silica, and GPSNR-compliant natural rubber, manufactured using 100% renewable energy and distributed via low-carbon logistics.
Alongside supplying the grid, Bridgestone will take on title sponsorship for four race weekends during the 2026/27 campaign, including rounds in Mexico City, Berlin, Shanghai, and its home event, the season finale in Tokyo.
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