Formula E postpones Jeddah E-Prix with Mexico now the season opener
Mexico City will now serve as the season opener for the 2026/27 Formula E campaign after the postponement of the Jeddah E-Prix. The Saudi Arabian circuit was scheduled to kickstart the Gen4 era on 18-19 December with a double-header weekend, but this was always in doubt due to conflict in the Middle East. War between the United States/Israel and Iran is ongoing and has caused vast disruption ...…
Formula E has decided to postpone the Jeddah E-Prix and will now hold its 2026/27 season opener in Mexico City. This change comes after the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, including war between the United States/Israel and Iran, which has disrupted various motor racing events in the region. While MotoGP staged its Qatar race and Formula 1 plans to end its season in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, Formula E opted against it.
The championship's statement revealed that the decision was made following constructive dialogue between partners, considering recent developments in the region and logistical factors. The Jeddah E-Prix, scheduled for December 18-19, will now be held on April 16-17, with the race in Sanya, China, taking place on April 3 as part of the 21-round calendar.
The rest of the season's races will remain unchanged, starting at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on January 16, followed by Austin on February 6 and Miami on February 20. Formula E will visit Sao Paulo on March 13 before heading to Spain for the Madrid E-Prix on May 29, and Monaco on May 1-2 to kick off the European section of the season.
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