As the Gen3 era – initially met with skepticism but ultimately defined by record-breaking racing – concluded on Sunday, the paddock is already bracing for the next big leap. London: From the start, Formula E has been a championship defined by evolution.
The impending Gen4 era promises to fundamentally rewrite the rulebook for electric motorsport. Reflecting on the outgoing machinery, Formula E co-founder and chief championship officer Alberto Longo is proud of what the series has accomplished so far. “I didn’t like that generation (Gen3) of cars at all. Right from the start, it’s been proving to be quite tricky for me. Gen4 is a car that is a lot more fun to drive. This leap has already caught the attention of the wider motorsport elite. During the Monaco E-Prix, several F1 drivers praised the Gen4 machinery.
You have more downforce and power,” Mahindra Racing’s Edoardo Mortara said here.
Andretti’s Felipe Drugovich agrees with the shift, adding that “moving to greater and better tracks is the goal. It is a sentiment echoed by Mortara. Regarding the joker system, Mortara remains pragmatic, viewing it as a one-shot bullet. As Formula E bids farewell to Gen3, Gen4 stands as a bold leap into the unknown, promising F1 rivalling speeds, high-stakes development battles, and a completely redefined style of electric racing.
“As soon as you use your joker, then that’s it for the remainder of the Gen4 era,” said the Swiss.
