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Abt to be powered by Lola/Yamaha’s Formula E powertrain
Abt has officially confirmed their partnership with Lola Cars and Yamaha for the upcoming Formula E season, following Lola’s return to motorsport after more than a decade. The team will introduce a newly developed powertrain from Lola and Yamaha once their current collaboration with Mahindra concludes. ABT CEO Thomas Biermaier expressed enthusiasm about the partnership and the challenges that come with establishing a new manufacturer in the championship. Abt, known for their success in Formula E, enjoyed victories with Audi before transitioning to a new collaboration. The new Lola/Yamaha powertrain is undergoing testing and is expected to hit the track in June, gearing up for the new Gen3.5 machines next season. Chairman of Lola Cars, Till Bechtolsheimer, highlighted the excitement of working with a team that has a rich history and success in the sport, looking forward to a fruitful partnership within and beyond Formula E.
