Formula E chief Jeff Dodds says F1 drivers 'drooling over' Gen4 car

August 14, 2026 at 05:14 PM2 min

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Formula E chief executive Jeff Dodds said his highlight of the 2025-26 season was seeing Formula 1 drivers Lando Norris, Carlos Sainz, Nico Hulkenberg and Oliver Bearman react to the new Gen4 car at the Monaco E-Prix in May. Speaking at ExCeL London ahead of the title-deciding weekend, Dodds quoted Norris praising the car's 600 kilowatts of power and permanent all-wheel drive. The championship enters the London finale with four realistic contenders separated by 14 points.

Monaco E-Prix Visit

Several Formula 1 drivers, including reigning world champion Lando Norris, Carlos Sainz, Nico Hulkenberg and Oliver Bearman, attended the Monaco E-Prix in May. The double-header was rounds nine and ten of the 2025-26 Formula E season, won respectively by Nyck de Vries and Oliver Rowland. Formula E chief executive Jeff Dodds described their response to the new Gen4 car as his highlight of the campaign. Norris said the 600 kilowatts of power and permanent all-wheel drive left little more to want in a race car. Dodds added that Norris also said the 20 drivers in Formula E could easily compete in Formula 1.

Gen4 Performance Jump

Formula E says the Gen4 car will be its fastest machine, with a top speed of 208 mph and peak power output of 804 bhp. That is approximately 70% more powerful than the Gen3 predecessor. The car is set to be the only single-seater with permanent all-wheel drive. Dodds quoted Norris as saying '600 kilowatts of power, permanent all-wheel drive, what more do you need in a race car?'

London Title Race

Nine drivers remain mathematically in contention for the title at the London finale, but the realistic fight is among Jake Dennis, Mitch Evans, Pascal Wehrlein and Oliver Rowland. The top four are separated by 14 points. Dennis, Wehrlein and defending champion Rowland are aiming to join Jean-Eric Vergne as multiple Formula E champions, while race-wins record holder Evans is still chasing a first title. Dodds noted two British drivers, Dennis and Rowland, are fighting for a world championship on home soil.