James Rossiter and Chloe Chambers bring Formula E’s GEN4 to Goodwood

Formula E brings its full electric timeline to Goodwood

Formula E has turned the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed into a rolling demonstration of its own evolution, sending four generations of all-electric machinery up the famous Hillclimb — from the original GEN1 to the newly revealed GEN4, the championship’s most advanced car yet.

Rossiter returns in title-winning colours

Rossiter said Goodwood’s strength lies in the access it gives to fans across the motorsport spectrum. “I have been here before in my past life as a racing driver,” he said. “But I’m very happy to be back again. It’s great how much access this event gives everybody.”

He added that seeing every Formula E generation running together would be “pretty magical”, calling the opportunity to drive at Goodwood “super exciting”.

Chambers makes first official Mahindra outing

Chloe Chambers also took to the Hillclimb, driving Mahindra’s GEN3 and sharing duties with Kush Maini. The 22-year-old, who currently competes in Super Trofeo North America, was recently confirmed as Mahindra Racing’s Test and Development Driver.

For Chambers, Goodwood marked both a debut at the event and her first official outing in the role. “I think this is really cool,” she said, noting the size of the Thursday crowd and the number of fans lining the route and paddock.

GEN4 points to Formula E’s next leap

The attention inevitably turned to GEN4. The new car is described as capable of more than 335kph, 0-100kph in approximately 1.8 seconds and 0-200kph in 4.4 seconds. In ATTACK MODE, it produces up to 600kW, while Formula E says it will be around 10 seconds faster per lap than GEN3 in qualifying mode.

Rossiter admitted he was “pretty jealous” not to be driving it, calling the car a “spectacular leap” in technology, innovation and performance. Chambers was equally direct: “It looks amazing to drive. I can’t wait until I get the chance to get behind the wheel of it.”