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Lola returns to motorsport in Formula E with Yamaha powertrain partnership
A new partnership between Lola Cars and Yamaha Motor Company was announced in Japan before the Tokyo E-Prix, with plans to compete in the FIA Formula E World Championship starting in 2025. Lola Cars, known for its success in various motorsport categories, was revived by Till Bechtolsheimer in 2022 after being placed into administration in 2012. Bechtolsheimer expressed excitement about partnering with Yamaha and emphasized the focus on technological development in motorsport. The Lola/Yamaha collaboration will mark Yamaha’s return to car racing since its last Formula 1 programme in 1997. The project aims to advance energy management technologies and sustainability in motorsport, potentially supplying powertrains to Abt in Formula E.
