Shwartzman signs with Lola for Formula E Gen4 debut

Robert Shwartzman has signed with Lola as the team's first driver for the Gen4 era of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The former Ferrari junior won the 2019 Formula 3 title and was runner-up in Formula 2 in 2021. He has also held reserve and development duties for Ferrari in Formula 1, won a World Endurance Championship race at Lone Star Le Mans in 2024, and took pole position for the 2025 Indianapolis 500 as a rookie.

The 26-year-old has already completed rookie tests and free practice outings in Formula E. He will also race for Peugeot in the 2027 FIA WEC season, meaning a double campaign across both championships. Shwartzman has been running the Lola T004 in testing, working with the Huntingdon-based team and technical partner Yamaha, which is developing the Gen4 powertrain with Lola.

Lola team principal Mark Preston said Shwartzman's ability to adapt quickly across categories made him a promising prospect for the Gen4 era, while acknowledging he faces a learning curve against established grid veterans.