Formula E: Lola signs Robert Shwartzman for the Gen4 era
The newsroomUpdated on November 11, 20263 minFormula E 2027: Lola signs Robert Shwartzman, the 2025 Indy 500 polesitter, as its first Gen4 driver. He will also race in the 2027 WEC with Peugeot.
Key point
Lola has picked Robert Shwartzman as the first driver of its Gen4 Formula E programme, a commitment he will combine with the WEC at Peugeot in 2027.
Lola has announced its first driver for the Gen4 era of Formula E: Robert Shwartzman. The Israeli-born former Ferrari junior joins the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship for the 2027 season while keeping a WEC programme with Peugeot.
A profile from single-seaters and endurance
Shwartzman, 26, won the Formula 3 title in 2019 with three wins and 10 podiums. He then finished runner-up in the 2021 Formula 2 championship. He went on to hold reserve and development duties in Formula 1 for Ferrari, took his first WEC win at Lone Star Le Mans in 2024 and claimed pole position for the 2025 Indy 500 as a rookie.
It will be his first full Formula E campaign, though he has already completed rookie tests and free practice outings in the series. He did not race in 2026.
A double programme he accepts
In 2027, Shwartzman will compete in both Formula E and the WEC with Peugeot. He admits the schedule will be demanding and non-stop, but says he is glad to be racing again after a year out. According to RacingNews365, he describes the Gen4 car as an absolute beast that is great fun to drive.
Lola, Yamaha and Gen4 preparation
The driver has been putting in laps in the Lola T004 with the Huntingdon-based team. Yamaha remains Lola's technical partner and continues to develop the powertrain for the next generation of electric single-seaters.
Team principal Mark Preston welcomed the signing. He points out that Shwartzman enters the series as a rookie facing a genuine learning curve against established veterans, but believes his ability to adapt across categories makes him a highly promising prospect. According to Preston, he has integrated well into the team and is providing valuable feedback ahead of 2027.
Key points
- Robert Shwartzman: Lola's first Formula E driver of the Gen4 era.
- Parallel programme: 2027 WEC with Peugeot.
- Car: Lola T004, developed with Yamaha.
- The driver did not race in 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Lola's first Formula E driver for 2027?
Robert Shwartzman, a former Ferrari junior and the 2025 Indy 500 polesitter, has signed as Lola's first driver for the Gen4 era of the championship.
Will Shwartzman also race in endurance?
Yes. He is set to compete in the 2027 WEC season with Peugeot alongside Formula E, a double programme he calls demanding.
Who supports the Gen4 Lola?
Japanese manufacturer Yamaha remains Lola's technical partner and continues to work with the team on the Gen4 powertrain.
Sources
- RacingNews365 — Shwartzman signs for Lola in Formula E
- Racer — Lola signs Shwartzman as first driver for 2027
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