Supporting the fastest and most powerful car in Formula E history with innovative POTENZA GEN4
Rome (October 1, 2026) — Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) will embark on a new journey as the sole tyre supplier for the ABB FIA*1 Formula E World Championship, the world’s leading all-electric motorsport championship, from the 2026/27 Season*2.
The upcoming Formula E season will see the introduction of the new GEN4 racing car, which sets a new benchmark for speed, sustainability and innovation in motorsport. Boasting unprecedented acceleration, high torque, and permanent active All-Wheel Drive, it’s the fastest (top speed of 335 km/h) and most powerful (peak power of 815bhp) car in Formula E history. By providing innovative “POTENZA” tyres that maximise the performance of GEN4, Bridgestone will support dynamic and exciting races.
On September 30, the Bridgestone Formula E World Premiere was held in Rome, Italy.
Bridgestone’s Motorsport Activities and Entry into Formula E
For Bridgestone, motorsport is both an origin of passion and a challenge to the limits. Based on the fundamental principle that “tyres carry life,” Bridgestone’s global employees have worked as one team to take on the challenge of motorsport for over 60 years. Through these challenges, Bridgestone has cultivated pride, passion, technological and operational strength, outstanding talent, and brand power, all honed on the extreme stage of racing. Positioning motorsport as a “mobile laboratory,” Bridgestone pours the valuable experience and cutting-edge technology gained from racing into the evolution of consumer-grade and commercial tyres.
By entering Formula E, a cutting-edge platform, Bridgestone will further refine its technology and enhance its product and manufacturing capabilities. Working with various partners, Bridgestone advances sustainability initiatives across the entire value chain to create social value. Together with global motorsport fans and partners, Bridgestone will share the excitement and emotions of racing and passionately communicate its spirit to the world, continuing to contribute to the development of a motorsport culture, full of challenge and innovation for the future.
The Uniqueness of Formula E
Formula E is the world’s leading all-electric motorsport championship governed by the FIA. Since its inception in 2014, all cars have competed using electric power and take advantage of the clean operation of electric powertrains. Races are held not only at international circuits around the world but also on street tracks in major cities such as Monaco, Sao Paulo, Sanya or Tokyo. Through active social media engagement and unique programs like FIA Girls on Track*3, Formula E has rapidly expanded, amassing a global fan base of over 400 million. The sport is committed to ‘Making Progress Thrilling’ and continues to demonstrate electric racing can do more than inspire; it can drive real, measurable change.
Bridgestone’s “POTENZA” Tyres Supporting the GEN4
The GEN4 boasts extraordinary performance, including astonishing acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 1.8 seconds, a top speed of 335 km/h, a staggering 600kW (815bhp) of peak power delivering high torque, and permanent active All-Wheel Drive. As a result, the requirements for tyres are higher than ever before.
To meet these high-performance requirements, Bridgestone has developed “POTENZA GEN4” tyre. “POTENZA GEN4” features high grip to maximise vehicle performance, wide adaptability to diverse road and weather conditions worldwide, and durability to maintain high performance from the start to the end of races.
Additionally, Bridgestone has newly developed “POTENZA GEN4 for TYPHOON TYRE*4” rain tyre, which enables stable driving even in heavy rain. “POTENZA GEN4 for TYPHOON TYRE” provides excellent grip performance even in wet conditions with a large amount of water on the road.
By supplying these two types of tyres, “POTENZA GEN4” and “POTENZA GEN4 for TYPHOON TYRE,” Bridgestone will passionately support the excitement of Formu
la E racing in all road and weather conditions.
