News Summary
- Lola has revealed the 2027 Formula E livery for its new T004, inspired by the T70 Mk3B that won the 1969 Daytona 24 Hours.
- Enzo Fittipaldi and Robert Shwartzman will drive the GEN4 car during official pre-season testing at Jarama on November 16–20.
- The T004 features a powertrain developed with Yamaha and capable of delivering up to 600 kW under Formula E’s new regulations.
Lola has unveiled a blue-and-yellow livery inspired by its historic victory at the 1969 Daytona 24 Hours, bringing one of the British manufacturer’s most recognisable designs into Formula E’s new GEN4 era. The T004 will be driven by Enzo Fittipaldi and Robert Shwartzman during the championship’s official pre-season test at Jarama, beginning on November 16.
The presentation, held on November 14, links Lola’s return to international single-seater competition with one of the most important victories in its endurance racing history.
The new colours pay tribute to the Lola T70 Mk3B entered by Team Penske, which won the 1969 Daytona 24 Hours with Mark Donohue and Chuck Parsons.
Lola brings Daytona-winning design back to racing
The new T004 features a predominantly blue finish with yellow accents, recalling the colour scheme used by the T70 Mk3B at Daytona.
The historic sports car was powered by a Chevrolet V8 engine and competed against leading manufacturers during an important period for international endurance racing.
Its victory in 1969 remains one of Lola’s best-known achievements.
The decision to revisit that design reflects the manufacturer’s ambition to challenge major automotive brands in Formula E, despite operating on a smaller scale.
Lola team principal Mark Preston said the historical connection was deliberate.
“The 2027 season of Formula E is an extremely exciting new chapter, both for the sport as a whole and for our team,” Preston said.
“When we entered the championship two years ago, the focus was always firmly on creating a high-performing, efficient car for GEN4 which would enable us to compete alongside the big manufacturers in the series, much like the T70 was able to do back in the 60s.”
He added: “Therefore, we could not think of a better livery for the T004 than one inspired by the iconic Daytona winner.”
Enzo Fittipaldi and Shwartzman form all-rookie line-up
Lola’s 2027 driver pairing features two newcomers to full-time Formula E competition.
Fittipaldi arrives after finishing runner-up in the 2026 Indy NXT championship, winning four races during his campaign in the United States.
The 25-year-old Brazilian previously competed in Formula 2 and Formula 3 and has experience with electric racing machinery from a rookie test in Berlin in 2024.
Shwartzman, meanwhile, brings experience from Formula 2, IndyCar and endurance racing.
The former Ferrari Formula 1 reserve driver will combine his Formula E commitments with a programme in the World Endurance Championship.
Both drivers have already participated in development activities for the T004, working with Lola and technical partner Yamaha.
As GRANDE PRÊMIO reported when the line-up was completed, Fittipaldi’s move marks a change in direction after his successful Indy NXT season.
The pairing also replaces Lucas di Grassi and Zane Maloney, giving Lola a completely new driver line-up for the beginning of the GEN4 era.
Yamaha partnership powers Lola’s new GEN4 car
The T004 has been developed for Formula E’s most powerful technical regulations to date.
The new GEN4 platform can deliver up to 600 kW, equivalent to approximately 805 horsepower, in its highest-power configuration.
Lola and Yamaha have jointly developed the car’s powertrain, continuing the technical partnership established when the British manufacturer returned to Formula E.
The new regulations also introduce permanent all-wheel drive, revised aerodynamics and more demanding energy-management requirements.
These changes represent a substantial technical challenge for manufacturers and teams.
Lola has been developing the T004 for several months, seeking to create a package capable of competing against established manufacturers such as Porsche, Jaguar and Nissan.
The team will also operate more independently in 2027 after ending its previous arrangement with ABT Sportsline.
Its Formula E programme will be based at Silverstone, bringing more of the technical and operational work under Lola’s direct control.
Lola prepares for first collective GEN4 test in Madrid
The T004 will make its first official collective test appearance at Jarama, near Madrid, between November 16 and 20.
The five-day programme will bring together Formula E’s manufacturers and teams as they begin preparing for the new season.
For Fittipaldi and Shwartzman, the test will be an important opportunity to gain experience with the new machinery and establish working relationships with Lola’s engineers.
The championship will begin on January 16, 2027, in Mexico City after the postponement of the Jeddah double-header.
As GRANDE PRÊMIO previously reported, the Saudi Arabian races have been moved to April because of the conflict affecting the region.
The additional preparation time could be valuable for Lola as it adapts to the GEN4 regulations and a completely new driver line-up.
The Daytona-inspired design will make its competitive debut when the championship begins in Mexico City.
GRANDE PRÊMIO is following the development of Formula E’s GEN4 cars and the preparations for the 2027 season.
