{
  "id": 19638393,
  "title": "Formula E postpones Jeddah E-Prix with Mexico now the season opener",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/formula-e-postpones-jeddah-e-prix-with-mexico-now-the-season-opener-19638393",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-12T10:33:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/formula-e/news/formula-e-postpones-jeddah-e-prix-with-mexico-now-the-season-opener/10874048/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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 ...…",
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        "title": "Formula E postpones Jeddah E-Prix with Mexico now the season opener",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/formula-e-postpones-jeddah-e-prix-with-mexico-now-the-season-opener",
        "published": "2026-11-12T10:33:36.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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