Lola’s long-awaited return to motorsport has been a story of grit and ambition—but so far, only one podium finish in Formula E tells the tale. Yet for the iconic British brand, the real race is just beginning. With the Gen4 era on the horizon, Lola is gearing up to challenge the sport’s biggest heavyweights.

When you think of Formula E’s 2026-27 grid, names like Porsche, Jaguar, and Stellantis dominate the conversation. But one revived marque is quietly plotting a comeback that could shake things up. Longtime motorsport fans remember Lola’s golden days—success in sportscar racing, junior formulae, and as a specialist constructor. Its lone, ill-fated Formula 1 season with Mastercard sponsorship aside, Lola built a legacy of engineering excellence. So when the brand filed for bankruptcy and vanished, it left a void.

That’s why the news of Lola’s 2024 revival—thanks to businessman Till Bechtolsheimer—sparked so much excitement. But jumping into Formula E mid-Gen3 cycle was always going to be an uphill climb. Results have been tough: last season, the Lola-Yamaha Abt team finished last in the standings with 32 points and just four top-10 finishes. A standout second place in Miami offered a glimpse of potential, but this season has been even harder. Overheating issues and rear-traction problems have left Lola with only a single point from the first eight rounds.

Here’s the silver lining: Gen4 changes everything. For the first time, Lola will start on equal footing with the sport’s elite manufacturers. Team principal Mark Preston put it plainly: “In Gen3, we came halfway through a cycle, and that makes a difference. We are two years behind them. Look at F1—or my experience in Formula E—it takes time when you’re building a new team and working together. You can’t expect to catch up immediately. Starting at the same time as everybody else in Gen4 is key.”

For Lola, Gen4 isn’t just a new technical era—it’s a fresh start. The goal is clear: get into the duels regularly, challenge for more points, and prove that this legendary name still has what it takes to compete at the highest level. The motorsport world will be watching.