Andrew Forrest calls for direct F1–Formula E contest

Andrew Forrest wants Formula 1 and Formula E to race directly. The Fortescue founder called F1 an “old dinosaur” and said his new Fortescue Zero Racing project could achieve in months or years what F1 took decades. He pointed to Formula E’s Gen4 car as a possible opponent for any F1 car, while saying the decision to arrange such a race was not his.

Speaking to a select group of media, including RacingNews365, about the new team’s ambitions, Forrest argued that the younger generation will choose the series with the highest performance, best technology, most advanced engineering and least environmental impact—Formula E, in his view. He said F1 still has a place in motorsport, but suggested that place should be a museum.

Fortescue Zero Racing is due to make its Formula E debut in 2027, replacing Penske Autosport. The team has already been involved in the championship as the official supplier of its Pit Boost charging technology and as a technical partner to Jaguar.