Lola Cars Returns to Global Motorsport in Epic Yamaha Collaboration!
In an exciting announcement, Lola Cars declare its return to global motorsport through a multi-year technical collaboration with Yamaha Motor Company. The renowned motorsport brand, boasting over 500 championship victories, joins the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship starting from Season 11. Teaming up with Yamaha, Lola is set to develop and supply a high-performance powertrain for competition in the pioneering all-electric, single-seater race series. With a rich heritage in track racing shared between Lola Cars and Yamaha, this strategic partnership not only marks their entry into the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship as it transitions to the GEN3 Evo platform for the 2024/25 season but also opens avenues for innovation in global motorsport and the wider zero-emission transportation domain.
Mark Preston, Motorsport Director at Lola Cars Ltd, enthusiastically expresses, "We're thrilled to confirm our Formula E entry. It's more than just a return to the track for Lola; it's a remarkable platform for technological advancement." He emphasises Lola's expertise in chassis and aerodynamic design. He highlights the project's focus on creating a cutting-edge electrified platform with software innovation at its core, aligning with Lola's vision for the future of motorsport technology.
This collaboration marks the initiation of several significant projects to reaffirm Lola Cars' position as a leader in sustainable engineering and motorsport. These initiatives strategically focus on three key areas: electrification, hydrogen, and sustainable fuels and materials.
Till Bechtolsheimer, Chairman of Lola Cars Ltd, is excited about partnering with Yamaha Motor Company for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. He underscores the project's emphasis on technological advancement and sees the 350 kW electric powertrain as a pivotal technology with broad applications across international motorsport.
Heiji Maruyama, Managing Executive Officer and Director at Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., expresses Yamaha's commitment to sustainability and technological innovation. As the technical partner, Yamaha aims to leverage Formula E to advance energy management technologies and aligns with Lola's philosophy of sustainable motorsport.
Since its acquisition in 2022, Lola Cars has been diligently developing its program from its new global headquarters in Silverstone, UK. Building on its legacy as the most successful manufacturer of customer race cars, Lola Cars continues its longstanding prominence in Japan, rooted in a history of success in Japanese motorsport and iconic partnerships with Japanese manufacturers across various racing disciplines, including Formula 1, IndyCar, and Le Mans.
