The Italian stallion of the automotive world has decided to stick around in Formula E, committing to the Gen4 era. That’s motorsport’s fancy way of saying, “We’ll still be here making sparks fly until 2030.” And why wouldn’t they? It’s electric, quite literally.
This year’s Formula E season was a bit like a good Italian meal—mostly satisfying with a few spicy surprises. Maximilian Günther decided Tokyo needed a bit of Maserati magic, pulling off a win at the city’s debut race. That’s two victories now for Maserati in this electric circus. Elsewhere, Günther also snagged a podium at Misano, while rookie Jehan Daruvala finally added some points to his racing CV.
Of course, it wasn’t all smooth sailing—or smooth charging, for that matter. Technical gremlins and on-track hiccups meant the team ended the season in eighth place overall. Not ideal, but it’s the sort of drama that keeps motorsport interesting, isn’t it?
Now, Maserati isn’t just here to make up the numbers. They’re using Formula E as a tech playground. Jean-Marc Finot, Stellantis Motorsport’s big brain, says the series is perfect for tweaking powertrains and beefing up battery tech. All this tinkering will eventually end up in their road cars. So, when you drive a Maserati Folgore, you’ll know it’s been through the wars—and the circuits.
The big question: will Maserati stick with MSG Racing for Gen4? The current deal covers Gen3 and Gen3.5, but anything beyond that is still up in the air. What we do know is that Modena, Maserati’s home turf, could take on a bigger role. The Italians love a homecoming, don’t they?
