Collaboration to begin in Formula E Season 11
Lola Cars is back in the global motorsport arena, teaming up with Yamaha Motor Company for a multi-year technical collaboration. The iconic brand, boasting over 500 championship victories, will make its mark in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship starting Season 11.
This partnership signifies a convergence of track racing legacies between Lola Cars and Yamaha. Together, they’re developing and supplying a powertrain for the all-electric ABB FIA Formula E series, marking a significant move for both brands.
Mark Preston, Motorsport Director at Lola Cars Ltd, expressed excitement about their Formula E entry, emphasizing its role in technological advancement. Leveraging Lola’s expertise in chassis and aerodynamics, the project aims to pioneer an electrified platform with a software-centric approach, laying the groundwork for future motorsport technologies.
The collaboration is part of Lola’s broader strategy to lead in sustainable engineering, focusing on electrification, hydrogen, and sustainable fuels and materials. Till Bechtolsheimer, Chairman of Lola Cars Ltd, highlighted the significance of partnering with Yamaha Motor Company and the shared commitment to innovation.
For Yamaha Motor Company, the Formula E venture represents an opportunity to advance energy management technologies crucial for sustainability. Heiji Maruyama, Managing Executive Officer and Director at Yamaha Motor co., ltd., underscored the importance of the partnership in driving sustainability forward.
Since acquiring Lola Cars in 2022, Bechtolsheimer’s team has been diligently crafting their program from their Silverstone headquarters. The partnership not only marks Lola’s return to motorsport but also strengthens its historical ties with Japan.
Lola’s history and Yamaha’s innovation promise a bright future for motorsport, embracing sustainable transportation trends.
Article by AutomotiveWoman.com Editor, Juliana Chiovitti, aka @AutomotiveWoman online.
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