Could Ferrari’s future include Formula E?
In recent years, Ferrari has expanded its ambitions far beyond the world of Formula 1. The company’s return to the FIA World Endurance Championship proved to be an immediate success, with the Prancing Horse winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans on its debut in the Hypercar class before repeating the achievement in the following two editions and ultimately securing the world title in 2025.
Ferrari’s ambitions, however, have not been limited to motorsport. In recent months, the Maranello-based manufacturer unveiled Hypersail, its innovative project dedicated to offshore sailing, confirming its desire to transfer its technological expertise beyond the boundaries of racing circuits.
The latest chapter in this evolution is represented by the Ferrari LUCE, the first fully electric road car in the history of the Prancing Horse. The model is expected to mark the beginning of a new era for Ferrari, which now faces the challenge of combining tradition, performance and innovation in a rapidly changing automotive landscape.
Meanwhile, Formula E is preparing for a major technological leap forward. Starting from Season 13 of the all-electric world championship, the revolutionary GEN4 car will make its debut. The new machine represents a significant step forward compared to the current generation, taking the series to performance levels never seen before.
Ferrari’s direction appears to extend well beyond the launch of the LUCE. According to rumours that have circulated in recent weeks, the Prancing Horse could be evaluating a future entry into Formula E, a prospect made even more intriguing by the arrival of the next generation of electric single-seaters.
The GEN4 car is expected to exceed 335 km/h in top speed, accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in approximately 1.8 seconds and from 0 to 200 km/h in just 4.4 seconds. That would make it around 1.5 seconds quicker to 200 km/h than the current GEN3 Evo.
The power figures are equally impressive. In race configuration, the new car will deliver around 50% more power than the current generation, while in Attack Mode it will be capable of reaching 600 kW, representing a 71% increase compared to the base output of the GEN3 Evo.
With permanent all-wheel drive and performance figures at the very top of electric motorsport, the GEN4 is set to become the fastest and most advanced electric single-seater ever built. It is precisely the kind of project that could attract new manufacturers and perhaps even a prestigious brand such as Ferrari.
Interestingly, Ferrari was already linked to Formula E during the championship’s early years, although those rumours were later denied. Now, however, speculation has resurfaced. Speaking on the sidelines of the Monaco Grand Prix, Formula E founder and motorsport executive Alejandro Agag addressed the possibility.
“Ferrari joining Formula E? It is less of a fantasy now. Ferrari has now launched the ‘Luce’ car and its electric technology is fantastic. It is not a fantasy, so we will see what the future holds,” Agag said.
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