Robert Shwartzman will join Lola for his Formula E debut in the 2027 season. The announcement published on November 11 said the 27-year-old has already been testing the Lola T004, working with the team and technical partner Yamaha ahead of GEN4.
Experience across racing categories
Shwartzman won the 2019 FIA Formula 3 Championship and finished runner-up in Formula 2 in 2021. His experience also includes F1 test and reserve work, practice sessions and simulator development, followed by GT racing, endurance competition and IndyCar.
Lola team principal Mark Preston said a Formula E rookie faces a genuine learning curve against established competitors, but praised Shwartzman’s ability to adapt across categories. He said the driver had already shown potential in testing, integrated with the team and supplied useful feedback.
Two programmes in the coming season
Shwartzman said he missed racing after a year without competition in 2026. He is looking forward to a new Formula E chapter alongside his World Endurance Championship commitments, anticipating a demanding schedule.
He also described joining a name such as Lola at the beginning of GEN4 as a special opportunity.
