Lola Signs Robert Shwartzman for Formula E Gen4
The Israeli-born driver becomes Lola's first signing for the Formula E Gen4 era, with a double programme planned for 2027.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Motorsports
Lola has signed Robert Shwartzman as its first driver for the Gen4 era of Formula E. The former Ferrari junior has been testing the Lola T004 and will also compete for Peugeot in the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship season.
Why it matters
The signing gives Lola a high-profile first driver as it prepares for the Gen4 era of Formula E. Shwartzman's planned double programme across Formula E and the World Endurance Championship also shows how drivers are juggling electric and endurance racing commitments.
Shwartzman won the 2019 Formula 3 title with three victories and 10 podiums, and was Formula 2 runner-up in 2021. He claimed pole for the 2025 Indianapolis 500 as a rookie, while his Formula E participation so far has been limited to rookie tests and free practice.
The players
Robert Shwartzman
A 26-year-old Israeli-born driver and former Ferrari junior who won the 2019 Formula 3 title and was 2021 Formula 2 runner-up.
Lola
A Huntingdon-based motorsport constructor that is building the Lola T004 for the Formula E Gen4 era.
Peugeot
The French automaker that Shwartzman will drive for in the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship season.
The details
Shwartzman has been putting laps in the Lola T004 and working closely with the Huntingdon-based squad and technical partner Yamaha. He has not run a racing programme in 2026, and he was earlier spotted with Lola in Berlin.
Timeline
Earlier in 2026: Shwartzman was spotted with Lola in Berlin.
2026: Shwartzman did not race in a 2026 racing programme.
2027 season: Shwartzman begins his Formula E and World Endurance Championship double programme.
Season Trajectory
The signing positions Lola as it enters the Gen4 era of Formula E, where its first driver line-up will help define its competitive footing. Shwartzman's dual role across Formula E and the World Endurance Championship in 2027 reflects how top drivers are building programmes across multiple series.
Shwartzman's planned 2027 double programme means Formula E and WEC fans will be able to follow him across both championships. Lola's first Gen4 signing also gives the team a clear anchor driver as the new era gets underway.
The takeaway
Driver line-ups for new technical eras often set the early tone for a team's competitiveness. Shwartzman's double programme is a useful signal of how multi-series racing careers are being planned.
Further reading
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