F1 star Max Verstappen gives early approval of Formula E’s Gen4 car

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Asked whether Verstappen would be interested in testing the Gen4 car, following a “naughty” invitation from Formula E’s CEO Jeff Dodds in February, da Costa added: “You have to ask him.”

Verstappen’s comment was welcomed by Formula E, which continues to face challenges in gaining acceptance from traditional motorsport fans.

“[Verstappen] spoke with one of the drivers in Formula E, with Antonio Felix da Costa. And he literally said something like, ‘it's cool’, which we take it,” Formula E’s chief commercial officer Alberto Longo told Motorsport.com

The Gen4 car will be introduced in the 2026/27 season, which is expected to begin in December and feature up to 19 races.

Manufacturers have already begun building and testing their Gen4 powertrains, with some drivers on the grid getting an early chance to sample the package in Europe.

Da Costa, who won the 2019/20 Formula E title with DS Penske, described the Gen4 car as a “massive step”.

“I haven't done much with it but I've had the chance to do a little bit with it, and it's obviously very exciting stuff,” he said.

“More power, bigger car, more grip, and the technology on the whole car is a massive step. The way we have to set it up with software and mechanically, so it's going to be a massive challenge for the drivers and the teams.”

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