Bridgestone to Supply POTENZA GEN4 Tyres to Formula E from 2026/27 Season

# What happened

# Why the change matters Formula E generations. The specification cited at the Rome unveiling lists peak power of 600 kW (815 bhp), permanent active all-wheel drive, a top speed of 335 km/h and a 0–100 km/h sprint in 1.8 seconds. That combination of power, torque and speed creates much higher demands on grip and tyre durability than earlier cars.

Bridgestone framed its brief around three concrete requirements: deliver the grip needed for higher-speed cornering, provide durability to last a full race distance, and work reliably across both street circuits and permanent tracks used by Formula E.

# The tyre package Bridgestone will supply two distinct tyre types rather than a single all-weather compound.

• POTENZA GEN4 (dry): developed to unlock the higher performance envelope of the GEN4 car under typical dry racing conditions.
• POTENZA GEN4 for TYPHOON (wet): a dedicated rain tyre intended for heavy wet running where standing water would otherwise render a slick unusable.

Providing a specific rain tyre aims to give teams a full-weather solution so race strategy does not have to rely on one compromise tyre when weather changes.

# Sustainability details Bridgestone communicated Bridgestone is pairing its performance brief with material and manufacturing claims for the GEN4 tyres:

• Natural rubber: supplied via Bridgestone's due diligence processes and GPSNR Assurance System checks.
• Manufacturing energy: heat and electricity used to produce the tyres are allocated as 100% renewable energy, with lower-carbon logistics options included in the supply approach.

These specifics are part of Bridgestone's argument that the tyres will meet both performance and reduced-carbon objectives for the series.

# Event and commercial details Bridgestone unveiled the deal at a world premiere in Rome on 30 September. Company and championship executives were present when the partnership was announced.

Beyond supplying every race on the 2026/27 calendar, Bridgestone will title-sponsor four rounds: Mexico City (January 2027), Berlin (May), Shanghai (July) and the two-race Tokyo finale later in July.

# What fans and teams should expect