"Armed with 65% recycled materials," Bridgestone showcases technology through exclusive supply to Formula E

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Bridgestone will join as the official sole tire supplier for the "ABB FIA Formula E World Championship," the world's premier all-electric motorsport series, starting from the 2026/27 season. On September 30, Bridgestone held the "Bridgestone Formula E World Premiere" event in Rome, Italy, where it unveiled for the first time in the world its high-performance dedicated tires and new motorsports logo and design.

The next-generation race car, "GEN4," making its debut in the new season, boasts a top speed of 335 km/h, maximum output of 600 kW (815 bhp), remarkable acceleration reaching 100 km/h from a standstill in just 1.8 seconds, and constant active all-wheel drive (AWD) performance. To fully support the explosive high performance of GEN4, Bridgestone has developed and will supply dedicated tires called "POTENZA GEN4," which feature excellent high grip and high durability. Additionally, it introduced a dedicated rain tire, the "POTENZA GEN4 Typhoon Tire," designed to provide perfect wet-road response even in heavy rain.

A wide range of eco-friendly technologies has also been extensively applied. By actively utilizing carbon black based on pyrolysis oil from waste tires and silica raw materials derived from rice husks, Bridgestone achieved a 65% allocation ratio of recycled and renewable materials in the tires supplied for GEN4. In the manufacturing process as well, 100% renewable energy is used for both production heat and electricity, and the company is thoroughly promoting a low-carbon logistics transportation system through close cooperation with global logistics firm DHL.

Meanwhile, Bridgestone will exclusively supply tires for all races in the 2026/27 season and will directly participate as an official title sponsor at four major events, including Mexico City, Berlin, Shanghai, and Tokyo.

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