Maserati’s Future in Formula E: Commitment, Innovations, and Legacy
Dubai | December 4, 2024: Maserati is reaffirming its commitment to motorsport by extending its participation in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship through the GEN4 Era. This marks a new chapter in its storied racing history, blending innovation, electrification, and performance on a global stage.
Do you have any information about Maserati’s future in motorsport? Will it continue to compete in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship?
Maserati commits to the GEN4 Era of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship as manufacturer, starting from Season 13 in 2026/27.
The Brand has revealed that its involvement will be extended to ensure its participation in the championship until 2030.
Will Maserati continue with Maserati MSG Racing in GEN4 as well?
Maserati made its debut on the grid alongside MSG to form Maserati MSG Racing in Season 9 and 10 with GEN3 and will continue in Season 11 with GEN3Evo.
Further communications will follow in the future. Today’s announcement of the commitment to Gen4 Evo emphasises the extent to which Maserati believes in the Formula E platform as a workshop for development and innovation.
How long is Maserati committed to be involved in Formula E?
Maserati’s commitment has been extended for the GEN4 Era, debuting in Season 13, in 2026/27.
What opportunities does Formula E offer Maserati as a car manufacturer?
Formula E is so much more than a mere racing series. It is a competitive platform for global car manufacturers and mobility providers to test and develop technologies then put them on the road. For Maserati, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is a technology workshop to accelerate the development of high-efficiency electrified powertrains and intelligent software for its sporty road cars and its 100% electric Folgore range, in an environment where high performance and innovation co-exist in a powerful synergy.
Will Stellantis Motorsport also be taking part in the GEN4 Era with other Group Brands or will Maserati be the only one?
Yes, because Stellantis Motorsport firmly believes in Formula E as a development platform and natural choice given its commitment to electrification. This confirms Maserati’s engagement and other communications will follow during the year to emphasise the Group’s commitment to its brands in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
If Stellantis Motorsport takes part in GEN4 with other brands, will the cars be fitted with the same engine?
Stellantis Motorsport firmly believes in the Formula E platform. Communications in terms of other brands involved will follow during the season. Clearly for the sake of optimisation, the hardware (technical development of the engine) would be shared, as it is at the moment.
Why has Maserati decided to continue in Formula E?
Formula E is the Maserati Brand Commitment with the Electric (Maserati 100% electric Folgore Range)
What can you say about why Maserati has committed itself to Formula E?
Maserati has decided to continue its involvement in Formula E, as a natural platform for the Modena-based car manufacturer. Maserati’s racing heritage, its distinctive performance and the brand’s innovative approach to electrification with the Maserati 100% electric range are a perfect match for the values of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
What is GEN4?
GEN4 is the most efficient racing car in the world, featuring a series of innovations in technology, production and design, all at the cutting edge in the industry. The GEN4 will be replacing the Gen3 Evo from Season 13, in 2026/27.
Ahead of Gen4, which cars will be taking to the track in Seasons 11 and 12?
The GEN3 Evo will be making its debut In Season 11 (2024/2025).
The GEN3 Evo has been developed by specialists from Formula E and the FIA. The latest edition of the sports car marks a great leap forward in electric racing technology and sets an even higher standard in terms of performance, sustainability and efficiency,
The GEN3 Evo single-seater will be taking to the track in Seasons 11 and 12, and will then be replaced by the GEN4 car from Season 13 onwards.
When did Maserati join Formula E?
Starting in 2023. Maserati debuted on the grid by uniting with MSG to form Maserati MSG Racing from Season 9, with the GEN3.
What victories has Maserati racked up in the first two seasons of Formula E?
In Seasons 9 and 10, the results achieved by Maserati have been as follows:
2023 – Season 9
Constructors’ Championship – Maserati MSG Racing – 6th place
Drivers’ results: 3 podium placings, 1 race victory at Jakarta with Max Günther
2024 – Season 10 results
Constructors’ Championship – Maserati MSG Racing – 8th place
Drivers’ results: Tokyo E-Prix – first victory of the season with Maximilian Günther – Misano E-Prix – 3rd place with Maximilian Günther
Maserati has an epic history in motorsport. What are the most significant Maserati racing moments?
Racing has always been Maserati’s natural habitat. Even now, with its new Era in Formula E, Maserati is starting from its roots as it builds its future. To name but a few significant moments:
Its racing debut took place 96 years ago. The first racing car to bear the Trident logo was the Tipo 26, which debuted at the Targa Florio in 1926, winning first place in its class.
Juan Manuel Fangio won the F1 World Championship with Maserati in 1957.
The last time a single-seater won was in 1958 with Maria Teresa De Filippis (the first woman to qualify for a Formula 1 Grand Prix, aboard a 250F).
The last time Maserati competed was with the MC12 that won 22 races (including three victories in the 24 Hours of Spa) and 14 Championship titles across the Constructors’ Championship, Drivers’ Championship and Teams’ Championships in the FIA GT, from 2004 to 2010.
