P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Everyone in Formula E is desperate for its upcoming new Gen4 car to have a smoother development process than Gen3. But who’s going to pay for that?
The phrase ‘NRE costs’ refers to non-recurring engineering costs, which are one-time expenses associated with developing, designing, and implementing a manufacturing process for a new product. In the context of Formula E, the upcoming Gen4 design, set to debut in 2026, involves significant NRE costs. The question of who will cover these costs has sparked conflict between manufacturers, the FIA, and Formula E Operations. The overall NRE costs for Gen4 are estimated to be around €9 million. The decision on how to share these costs is tied to the number of manufacturers in Formula E, and is expected to impact new manufacturers’ willingness to join the championship.
