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A full wet tyre is coming to Formula E at the end of 2026 for the introduction of Gen4, a request which has been made by many drivers in the paddock.
Maximilian Günther expressed relief that Formula E will have a full wet tyre with the introduction of Gen4 at the end of 2026. The Gen3 era has seen significant discussions around racing in wet conditions, with the Hankook all-weather tyre causing frustrations when the skies turned grey. The performance of the iON compound in the wet has been a major point of contention since Gen3 Evo was introduced, with issues like heat generation and grip deficiencies. Drivers like Mitch Evans and Sam Bird have voiced concerns about the new tyre’s performance in wet conditions, highlighting challenges that have made racing in the rain more difficult than before. Despite hopes for dry weather, the grid acknowledges the need for improvements in wet-weather tyre performance to enhance the racing experience in Formula E.
