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A major change is coming to Formula E at the end of 2026 and not just the Gen4 which is set to narrow the gap to Formula 1.
Nissan’s Oliver Rowland believes that Formula E will require a specific wet weather tire with the introduction of Gen4 for the 2026/27 season. The debate over racing in wet conditions has been ongoing in FE’s eleventh season, with Hankook’s new tire for Gen3 Evo era posing challenges. Despite the new tire providing a performance boost in the dry, it struggles to generate heat in the wet. Rowland emphasized the need for a wet weather tire with the upcoming changes in technology, including all-wheel drive and 800bhp in Gen4. Bridgestone will replace Hankook as the sole tire partner for FE in Gen4, and developing an all-weather compound poses a challenge. The FIA’s tire tender for Gen4 includes plans for both a baseline all-weather tire and a “typhoon” tire for extreme wet conditions, marking the first instance of dual tire compounds in FE history.
