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The significance of Lola and Yamaha’s Formula E project
Motorsport fans will remember Lola and Yamaha’s challenging Formula 1 seasons 27 years ago, with Lola failing to qualify for races and ultimately disappearing due to financial issues. Yamaha, as an engine supplier to Arrows, had some success with Damon Hill but exited car racing after the 1997 season. Now, both companies are making a comeback to world championship single-seater racing in Formula E, with Lola focusing on sustainability and Yamaha leveraging its extensive motorsport experience to make a mark in the electric racing scene. Mark Preston, heading the Formula E project, aims to differentiate Lola with a renewed emphasis on powertrains and embracing the shift towards electrification in motorsport. Yamaha’s involvement in Formula E, announced before the Tokyo E-Prix, signals a strong commitment from the Japanese manufacturer in the future of the series.
