Formula E: Dark blue instead of yellow - Lola revives legendary Daytona-winning livery for Gen4

Dark blue instead of yellow: Lola is linking its fresh start in Formula E with one of the greatest achievements in its motorsport history. The British manufacturer has unveiled its new Gen4 car for the 2026/27 season. The dark blue design with yellow accents pays tribute to the Lola T70 Mk3B that won the 1969 Daytona 24 Hours. Robert Shwartzman and Enzo Fittipaldi will take to the track in the new colours at the upcoming pre-season test in Madrid.

After announcing its new driver line-up, Lola has now also revealed the design of its first Formula E car for the Gen4 era. For the Lola T004, the British manufacturer has opted for a colour scheme that will remind motorsport fans of one of its most iconic sports cars.

1969 Daytona victory inspires Gen4 livery

Lola celebrated one of its greatest motorsport achievements at the legendary Daytona 24 Hours in 1969. Mark Donohue and Chuck Parsons won the endurance race in a Lola T70 Mk3B powered by a Chevrolet V8 engine and run by Roger Penske's team. The sports car featured the distinctive dark blue colours of sponsor Sunoco, complemented by yellow accents. Lola is now drawing inspiration from that design for its new Formula E car.

Unlike last season, Lola has moved away from large areas of yellow. Instead, thin yellow lines accentuate the contours of the bodywork. The colour also features on the fin and the Lola logo. No additional sponsor logos are visible in the launch images so far.

The change in design also accompanies a fresh start for the team's operations. After two Formula E seasons with ABT as its operational partner, Lola is entering the Gen4 era as an independent team, preparing its cars at its headquarters in Silverstone. Yamaha remains its technical partner, having jointly developed the new Gen4 powertrain with Lola.

Lola aiming to compete with the major manufacturers

For team principal Mark Preston, the historic livery also reflects Lola's sporting ambitions for the Gen4 era: "When we entered the championship two years ago, the focus was always on developing a competitive, efficient Gen4 car that could compete with the major manufacturers in the series – just as the T70 did back in the 1960s. So we couldn't think of a better livery for the T004 than one inspired by the iconic Daytona winner."

The Lola T004 will make its first official appearance in its new colours in just a few days. Formula E's pre-season test will take place at the Circuito del Jarama near Madrid from 16 to 20 November, with Robert Shwartzman and Enzo Fittipaldi getting behind the wheel for Lola.