Formula E reschedules season opener due to Saudi Arabia conflict
The 2026-27 double-header in Jeddah was originally scheduled for December 18-19 but is now pencilled in for April 16 and 17 as the season’s sixth and seventh races.
Updated : Nov 12, 2026 16:18 IST , Bengaluru - 1 MIN READ
FILE PHOTO: The Formula E season will now begin in Mexico City in January. | Photo Credit: Getty Images
FILE PHOTO: The Formula E season will now begin in Mexico City in January. | Photo Credit: Getty Images
The all-electric Formula E series announced the rescheduling of its Saudi Arabian season-opener on Thursday due to conflict in the region, with the championship now due to start in Mexico City in January.
The 2026-27 double-header in Jeddah was originally scheduled for December 18-19 but is now pencilled in for April 16 and 17 as the season’s sixth and seventh races.
The Mexico City round will kick off the campaign on January 16.
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Published on Nov 12, 2026
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