Fortescue Zero reveals GEN4 challenger and driver Dan Ticktum in London debut

Here's the thing: Fortescue Zero Racing has officially arrived in Formula E, and they did it with quite a statement at the historic Shoreditch Electric Light Station in London. The squad pulled back the covers on their GEN4 entry, wrapped in an eye-catching Fortescue Zero neon green visual identity. It is a stunning machine, and it marks a brand new chapter for the outfit as they prepare for the 2027 season.

The launch featured speeches from key figures spearheading the project, including Fortescue Zero Founder Andrew Forrest and Team Principal Jim Wright. After an aerial display and an introduction from Fortescue Ambassador Claire Williams, Gus Pichot took the stage. The CEO of Growth & Energy explained the motivation behind entering the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, pointing to the company's roots in Williams Racing and its previous role as the Official PIT BOOST supplier of Formula E.

"We have an amazing Chairman, who loves competing," said Pichot. "He took a very easy task to compete against the fossil fuel industry. The only way we're going to do this is by being on the front foot of innovation...we're going to decarbonise our operations."

Dan Ticktum also took his moment in the spotlight during his maiden appearance with his new outfit. The 27-year-old Brit (yes, that Dan Ticktum) reflected on committing to Fortescue over rival offers for the GEN4 era, noting he has been with the squad for about a month and is impressed with the engineering tools provided to help him prepare.

"It's very easy for me to stand here and say that you were the number one choice among a few offers," Ticktum joked during the event. "But that really is the case... I'm incredibly grateful for the support of you, Jim Wright, Andrew, Gary, and everyone at Fortescue for giving me this opportunity."

Championship CEO Jeff Dodds also joined the festivities to welcome Fortescue to the grid and reflect on the championship's 12-year history. The technical package underneath that neon green livery is equally wild. The GEN4 machine features a massive 600kW (815bhp) output, measures 5,540mm x 1,800mm, and introduces two aerodynamic packages switching between high-downforce qualifying and low-drag race modes to exceed 200 mph with permanent All-Wheel Drive. It is built to deliver lap times at least five seconds per lap faster on street circuits than the GEN3 Evo.

To power this beast, Fortescue Zero has secured a technical partnership utilizing a Jaguar GEN4 powertrain. Combining Jaguar's engineering pedigree with the speed of Ticktum, the team has all the ingredients in place for their debut campaign.