Coulthard Eager for Another Shot at Formula E's 'Monster' Gen4 Car

David Coulthard is itching for another go in Formula E's new Gen4 race car after a brief but stunning run in Monaco. The 13-time F1 winner was left speechless by the car's performance, describing it as a massive leap over the current Gen3 Evo. But he admits the tight Monaco streets held him back — now he wants a 'normal track' to really push it.

Why it matters:

Formula E is about to revolutionize its competition with the Gen4, set to debut next season. This car is faster than Gen3 Evo by several seconds per lap, boasts 600 kW (815 bhp) of power, and accelerates from 0-100 km/h in just 1.8 seconds. It’s closer to a traditional single-seater in size and performance, potentially matching or beating Formula 2 cars in the dry and even rivaling F1 in the wet.

The details:

• Coulthard drove the Gen4 ahead of the Monaco E-Prix, completing only a handful of cautious laps.
• He compared the experience to Gen3 Evo: 'Night and day … actually more than that.'
• Key Gen4 specs: permanent four-wheel drive, new aero kit, 335 km/h top speed, 0-100 in 1.8s.
• The car is designed to be as quick as an F2 car in dry conditions and comparable to an F1 car in the wet.
• Coulthard stayed well away from barriers in Monaco, braking early to avoid escape roads. He estimates it's 'several seconds quicker' than Gen3 Evo.

What's next:

Coulthard is open to another test on a circuit with runoff, where he can brake harder and explore the car's true limit. 'I'd love a chance to be on a normal track,' he said. The Gen4 will race competitively from mid-December, marking a dramatic step forward for the all-electric championship.