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Porsche’s Formula E operations will look very different in Gen4, following the confirmation it will enter a second factory team.
Porsche Formula E team principal Florian Modlinger addressed the question of whether the team drew inspiration from Red Bull’s F1 model when deciding to enter a second factory team into the series.
The announcement about Porsche acquiring a second Formula E license to introduce another factory squad was made on Monday, set to debut in Gen4 at the end of 2026.
This move follows Porsche’s exit from the World Endurance Championship, signaling a shift in focus towards their IMSA and Formula E endeavors.
Although the number of Porsches on the Formula E grid will remain the same, the addition of a second factory team will enhance their presence in the all-electric series.
The new factory outfit aims to foster fresh talent and will operate from the same development center in Weissach, Germany as the current factory team.
While comparisons have been made to Red Bull’s F1 structure with a ‘junior’ and ‘A-team,’ Modlinger emphasized Porsche’s primary focus on their own goals and maximising their potential in collaboration with customers.
