Bridgestone unveil Formula E tyres ahead of world championship return

Bridgestone has unveiled its new tyres in Rome ahead of becoming the sole tyre supplier for the Formula E World Championship starting in the 2026/27 season. The deal marks the Japanese manufacturer's return to an FIA world championship for the first time since departing Formula 1 at the end of 2010. The bespoke Potenza Gen4 tyres are specifically designed to support the upcoming Gen4 car, which boasts 815bhp and a top speed of 335 km/h.

To meet long-standing driver demands, Bridgestone also introduced the Potenza Gen4 for Typhoon tyre for severe wet-weather conditions. Sustainability serves as a key focus of the design, with 65 percent of each tyre comprised of recycled and renewable materials, including silica from rice husks and tyre-derived carbon black. Manufacturing will rely entirely on renewable energy alongside low-carbon logistics.