Andretti is reportedly preparing to switch manufacturers in Formula E

While Formula E As the Andretti team prepares to enter the Gen4 Evo era at the end of 2026, it is reportedly considering ending its partnership with Porsche in order to get closer to the Japanese manufacturer Nissan. The German brand is, however, expected to continue fielding four factory cars next season.

In 2015, Andretti attempted to compete with its own power units, without success. The team was then forced to race with engines from the championship's inaugural season. It was in this context that the partnership with BMW was born, beginning in 2016. After several years of collaboration – until the German manufacturer's surprise withdrawal in 2022 – Andretti switched to Porsche from the 2023 season onwards.

Andretti aims for a deeper partnership in the Gen4 era

Marked by the disappointment of 2015, the American team is not considering trying its luck with an independent manufacturer again. I don't think we could ever be a full-fledged manufacturer, given the sheer amount of knowledge we would need to develop a high-performance powertrain. "Roger Griffiths, director of Andretti Formula E, told our colleagues at The Race.

However, Andretti wants to play a more active role in the car's technical development. Its director has notably stated that he is looking for a closer relationship "with a manufacturer for the next generation of single-seaters." When we began the initial discussions with Porsche [in 2021], there was always this strong desire to be an integral part of their journey, to play a key role in making the car faster or more efficient, and to develop control strategies., he explainsWe clearly hope that in the future, from season 13 [2026-2027], we can maintain a closer relationship [with a manufacturer]. »

For its part, Nissan no longer has a customer team following NEOM's withdrawal McLaren After only three seasons in the category, Nissan's situation deprives the Japanese manufacturer of the possibility of aiming for the constructors' title, despite Oliver Rowland's championship victory in the eleventh season. A partnership with Andretti would thus offer Nissan a credible opportunity to reconnect with this objective.

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