Formula E has confirmed changes to the 2026/27 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship calendar, with the Jeddah and Sanya E-Prix both receiving new dates.
The Jeddah double-header, originally scheduled for December 18-19, 2026, will not take place on April 16-17, 2027, while the Sanya E-Prix has been brought forward by two weeks to April 3.
As a result, Mexico City will not host the season opener on January 16, marking the start of the championship’s new GEN4 era.
Jeddah and Sanya set for April
The decision to postpone the Jeddah E-Prix follows discussions between Formula E, host partner SELA, the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF), the FIA, and local public stakeholders. The revised dates take into account the recent ongoing conflict in the region, as well as the logistical considerations involved in organizing the event.
The move to April will not affect the format of the Saudi Arabian round, which will continue to feature two races across the weekend.
Sanya has also moved, with the Chinese round now scheduled for April 3. Its new date places the race between two major events on Hainan’s annual calendar: its international forum and trade expo.
Mexico City to open Season 13
With the revised calendar, Mexico City will now host the first race of the Formula E 2026/27 campaign, followed by rounds in Austin, Miami, and São Paulo.
The championship will then head to Asia and the Middle East for the Sanya and Jeddah races, before heading to Europe for the Monaco, Berlin, Great Britain, Zandvoort, and Madrid rounds. Shanghai will host the penultimate round, with Tokyo bringing the 21-race season to a close.
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