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Bridgestone is set to supply the fourth generation of Formula E tyres and make a return to world championship single seater competition for the first time since its final year supplying Formula 1 in 2010
Bridgestone will supply the fourth generation of Formula E tires, marking its return to world championship single-seater competition for the first time since its tenure as a Formula 1 supplier ended in 2010. Bridgestone won the tender to become the new tire supplier, surpassing Hankook from the 2022/23 season onwards until the end of the 2025/26 campaign. The tender outlines two types of tires: the “baseline” all-weather tires currently used in Formula E, and the “typhoon” tires for severe wet conditions. Heavy rainfall will require mandatory use of the typhoon tires, while distinction between heavy and light rain will determine which tires drivers can choose. Although Formula E had considered adopting slick tires for the Gen4 era, the tender does not mention them explicitly. However, there might still be flexibility to explore the use of slicks in the fourth iteration of the Formula E car. Additionally, Podium Advanced Technologies is set to supply the spec batteries, while Spark Racing Technologies remains the preferred chassis and spares supplier.
