P1racenews AI automatic summary:
All the while Formula E teams one eye on the 2025-26 season, they’ll be more and more distracted by their Gen4 programmes taking shape. And that’s a particularly challenging disturbance for two manufacturers
In 2022, a strange and traumatic incident occurred to Porsche at the crossroads of the Gen2 and Gen3 eras, prompting the team to ensure it doesn’t repeat itself. Pascal Wehrlein and Andre Lotterer achieved a 1-2 victory at Mexico City, which marked a dominant start for Porsche in Formula E, but it backfired as extra laps granted ruined other drivers’ chances of scoring points. Following this triumph, Porsche’s success dwindled, with Lotterer’s fourth-place finish in Berlin as the season’s highlight, but Monaco saw Wehrlein retire from the lead, symbolizing the season’s collapse.
The focus shifted towards Gen3 during this troubled period, signaling a pivotal moment for Porsche to take control of its destiny amidst criticisms of lackluster performance. Despite Mercedes clinching another title before leaving Formula E, Porsche harbored competitive retaliation and vowed to bounce back. The team reflected on its shortcomings, including reliability issues, avoidable mistakes, and overall team performance, vowing to address them for future success.
Preparations for the Gen4 program are underway, with Porsche, like other manufacturers, juggling between rule sets as the 2026 season commences. The team is set for exhausting Gen4 testing in Almeira, Spain, without a dedicated test team, relying on the race team for support as they strive for competitiveness and excellence in the upcoming season.
