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Bridgestone returns to top-level racing as Formula E tyre supplier
The Japanese brand will become Formula E’s sole tyre supplier from the 2026-27 season, alongside the arrival of the new Gen4 cars.
9 October 2026 1 min read 3 views
Bridgestone is returning to the highest level of motorsport. The Japanese manufacturer has been selected as the sole tyre supplier for Formula E from the 2026-27 season, coinciding with the debut of the Gen4 single-seaters.
The deal marks the brand’s return to major international racing after leaving Formula 1 at the end of 2010. In Formula E, Bridgestone will develop tyres specifically for electric cars, focusing on performance and sustainability.