After the announcement of DS Automobiles‘ withdrawal from Formula E at the end of the 2025-26 season, the Penske team, led by Jay Penske, is determined to continue in the competition. The team, which started in the category in 2014 as Dragon Racing and has transformed into the factory team of DS Penske since 2021, is working on its plans for the Gen4 era.
Despite DS’s departure, the team has prepared for this eventuality, developing its own propulsion system a year and a half before the brand’s withdrawal. The executives are confident in continuing with their own projects independently, a step they previously followed with Dragon Racing, which built its power units between the 2016-17 season and 2022.
The team director, Phil Charles, has confirmed that they are working on a new power unit and that progress in the simulator is significant. “We have worked very hard and achieved many good results,” he noted. Additionally, the team has several options open, including the possibility of partnering with other manufacturers, such as Mahindra.
The international calendar is tight, with preseason testing scheduled for November, and the start of the 2026-27 season in December. Charles expressed that, despite the tight deadlines, there is still time to develop their power unit and he is optimistic about their ability to compete.
Faced with competition from brands like Porsche and Jaguar, the Penske team is determined to leverage its internal knowledge. Charles commented that, while manufacturers may have some advantages, what really matters is the team of professionals managing the project. The team’s determination in the coming months will be crucial in defining its role in the Gen4 era.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
