Bridgestone Powers Formula E Motorsport into New GEN4 Era
Bridgestone is heading into a new era of high-speed competition as official tyre supplier for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship from the 2026/27 season, ushering in the next-generation GEN4 – the fastest and most powerful race car in the electric motorsport’s history.
What racing tyres will Bridgestone supply for Formula E?
To harness the full potential of GEN4, the high-performance Bridgestone Potenza GEN4 racing tyre range has been specially engineered to support unprecedented demands involving 0–100 km/h acceleration in 1.8 secs, 600 kW of peak power and permanent active all-wheel drive.
Bridgestone Potenza GEN4 (All-Weather Tyre)
- Featuring special molecular polymer & recovered carbon black
- High grip for maximum vehicle performance
- Adaptability to diverse road & weather conditions
- Long-lasting durability to maintain high-performance
Bridgestone Potenza GEN4 for Typhoon Tyre (Rain Tyre)
- Featuring silica derived from rice husks & proprietary technology
- Heavy-wet specification for superior water dispersal
- Maximum grip on heavily rain-covered road surfaces
- Driving stability in challenging wet-weather scenarios
What makes Bridgestone's Formula E racing tyres stand out?
Backed by over 6500 km of rigorous GEN4 testing, Bridgestone Potenza GEN4 racing tyres not only push the limits of all-electric motorsports but also champion sustainability across every stage of their lifecycle – from responsible material sourcing to eco-conscious supply chain.
Bridgestone & Formula E: Sustainability in Action
- Incorporates 65% ratio of recycled & renewable materials in every tyre
- Complies with Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber standards
- Utilizes 100% renewable energy for heat & electricity used in production
- Leverages low-carbon transportation solutions in DHL logistics partnership
- Chemical recycling of end-of-life tyres & value chain co-creation initiatives
What does Bridgestone's Formula E tyre partnership signify?
With countdown underway to 2026/27 season opener at Jeddah e-Prix on 18 December 2026, Bridgestone is poised to take the lead in driving e-mobility innovations on the Formula E race tracks today, paving the way for next-generation tyre technologies on the roads of tomorrow.
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About Bridgestone
Bridgestone is one of the world’s largest tyre manufacturer and original equipment (OE) supplier for major automotive brands such as Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, Ferrari and Lamborghini. Founded in Kurume, Japan in 1931, Bridgestone develops innovative tyre, mobility and diversified technologies with business presence in more than 150 countries supported by about 180 manufacturing/R&D facilities globally.
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https://www.bridgestonetyre.com.my/en/about/news/news-release-2026/bridgestone-formula-e-world-premiere
https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/partners/bridgestone-announced-as-formula-e-gen4-tyre-supplier
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