ABT have confirmed their entry with newly registered powertrain manufacturer Lola Cars, which is currently being developed together with the Yamaha Motor Company in a technical partnership.
After a brief hiatus, ABT re-joined the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in 2023 for Season 10 alongside CUPRA as its partner, equipped with a Mahindra Racing powertrain.
The contract with Mahindra has since been mutually terminated, coming to an end at the end of the current season.
ABT now embraces a fresh alliance, partnering with the legendary motorsport brand Lola Cars, with Yamaha Motor serving as its technical collaborator for powertrain and software development.
Preparations for the forthcoming launch are well underway at Lola and Yamaha, with software refinement and hardware testing in progress on the dyno.
The inaugural on-track shakedown of the powertrain is scheduled for June. Further updates, including the unveiling of a title partner, additional sponsors, team structure and nomenclature, driver line-up, and car design, will be disclosed in the coming months.
Thomas Biermaier, CEO and Team Principal of ABT was delighted to be finally able to announce the new partnership.
“We are delighted to have found two renowned partners for our future in Formula E. Of course, it will be a big challenge for a new manufacturer to enter and establish itself in a world championship.
“But during our discussions and negotiations over the past few months, we have clearly sensed how skilled, motivated and determined Lola and Yamaha are to make this project a success – just like every member of our team.
“In the meantime, we are fully focused on the current season. Our goal is to achieve as many sporting highlights as possible in the coming weeks.”
This development coincides with Lola Cars’ recent announcement of their return to global motorsport through a long-term technical collaboration with Yamaha Motor Company, commencing from Season 11.
Renowned for its illustrious history with over 500 championship victories, Lola Cars, in tandem with Yamaha, endeavours to craft and supply a formidable powertrain for competition in the pioneering all-electric, single-seater race series.
