AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA. TUESDAY, 23 JUNE 2026 – Formula E and the FIA today announced the first provisional calendar for the 2026-27 season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship following validation from the FIA World Motor Sport Council. Featuring its most expansive season yet with 21 races across 13 global cities, highlights include new races at Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin (US) and MASCOT Zandvoort Circuit (NL), as well as a new home for the London E-Prix at the iconic Brands Hatch circuit (UK).

The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship expands its American footprint for the 2026/27 Season, bringing the future of electric motorsport to the Lone Star State. The Championship will make its highly anticipated debut at the world-renowned Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, the first of two US races.

Known for its progressive energy, thriving tech landscape, and status as America’s premier racing capital, Austin provides the perfect backdrop to showcase the raw power of the series. Drivers will face a bold new challenge as they navigate COTA’s famous undulating terrain, testing the limits of electric vehicle performance and strategic energy management. By combining world-class racing with Texas’s legendary hospitality and entertainment culture, the Austin fixture promises to be an instant favorite for fans and teams alike.

A NEW ERA OF SPEED AND SUSTAINABILITY

As Formula E and the FIA prepare to unleash the GEN4 car, its massive boost in power and velocity requires tracks built for extreme performance. This has driven a natural shift toward established permanent circuits, though the series remains firmly committed to its city-centre roots. The new locations strike a perfect balance – offering tracks that can handle GEN4’s raw speed while remaining accessible from major city hubs.

Sustainability has been central to the development of the calendar, with race events grouped by continent across the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific, reducing freight mileage and CO2 emissions.

RECORD-BREAKING 21-RACE CALENDAR

The all-electric single-seater racing series’ biggest ever season begins in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia with a nighttime double-header at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, on 18 & 19 December 2026. The Championship then heads to the Americas, with the Mexico City E-Prix at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez on 16 January 2027, followed by the brand new Austin E-Prix at COTA on 06 February 2027 and the Miami E-Prix at the Miami International Autodrome (Hard Rock Stadium) on 20 February 2027. The Americas leg concludes at the Anhembi Sambadrome Circuit with the São Paulo E-Prix on 13 March 2027.

The Championship shifts to Asia for the Sanya E-Prix at the Haitang Bay Circuit on 17 April 2027, before heading into an expanded European season. Europe features an intense run of double-headers: Berlin’s Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit on 08 & 09 May 2027, the iconic streets of Circuit de Monaco on 15 & 16 May 2027, and London at Brands Hatch on 29 & 30 May 2027. The European leg continues with the new double-header at MASCOT Zandvoort Circuit on 18 & 19 June 2027 and a return to the Circuito de Madrid Jarama for the Madrid E-Prix on 26 & 27 June 2027.

The season concludes with a spectacular Asia Pacific double-header finish: taking on the Shanghai International Circuit on 10 & 11 July 2027 and the climactic finale at the Tokyo Street Circuit on 24 & 25 July 2027 that will round out the end of first season of the all-new GEN4 era.

INTRODUCING A DYNAMIC NEW RACE FORMAT

The 2026-27 season and start of the GEN4 era will also welcome a transformative new race format for double-header race weekends, featuring the classic race (E-Prix) and an all-new shorter race (E-PrixUnleashed).

Introduced to showcase the full, unrestricted power of the GEN4 car, this new approach delivers a completely different, fast-paced racing style. The complementing formats will offer fans a highly entertaining mix of tactical, strategic racing and pure, high-speed performance drama across a single weekend.

GEN4: THE FUTURE OF ELECTRIC MOTORSPORT

Set to debut in the 2026/27 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship season, the GEN4 redefines racing – with 600kW of power available (equivalent to over 815hp) plus active all-wheel drive in every phase of the race. This is the most challenging Formula E car to master, designed for wheel-to-wheel battles and jaw-dropping moments for fans. Every feature on the GEN4, from active all-wheel drive and active differential to dual aerodynamic configurations and regenerative braking, demonstrates groundbreaking technologies electric cars offer, making this machine more road-relevant for manufacturers and their future vehicle innovation than ever before, and the competitive racing the most exciting in the world GEN4 is motorsport’s most sustainable race car, advancing circular design at every level. Its construction uses 100% recyclable or reusable materials, setting a new benchmark for environmental responsibility.

From pioneering battery systems to next-generation tyres and innovative bodywork, every component of the GEN4’s supply chain is selected for ethical sourcing, recyclability, and reduced impact. These innovations ensure GEN4 is not just built for speed and performance, but also as a trailblazer for sustainability in sport and beyond.

THE GEN4 GRID

The dawn of the GEN4 era marks a major milestone as Opel officially joins the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The historic German brand’s entry injects fresh competitive energy into the grid, pitting them against an elite lineup of committed global manufacturers – including Jaguar, Nissan, Citroën, Lola Cars, Mahindra and Porsche, who will power two competitive teams plus a customer team next season. All utilise the series to accelerate high-performance EV innovation and road-relevant technology.

Jeff Dodds, CEO, Formula E, said:

“Bringing Formula E to Austin and the world-renowned Circuit of The Americas is a massive milestone for the Championship. Texas has a legendary motorsport heritage, and Austin itself is a city that perfectly mirrors our values – it’s vibrant, tech-forward, and deeply passionate about major sporting events. COTA’s sweeping, high-speed layout will push our cars and drivers to their absolute limits, offering a completely different technical challenge for the teams, and it has been great to work closely with Bobby Epstein and his team to bring the Championship to such an iconic venue. We know how much American fans love wheel-to-wheel racing, and we are incredibly excited to not only bring Formula E to a second location in the US, but also to deliver a spectacular show that blends cutting-edge electric innovation with true Texas-sized energy.”

Bobby Epstein, Chairman, Circuit of The Americas said:

“Texas is known as a global hub for tech innovation, and having Formula E showcase their technology here is a perfect fit. We are proud that Circuit of The Americas will become part of the 2027 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship and excited to welcome the series to Austin.

“I look forward to seeing these world-class drivers take on our challenging track and know the visiting fans will enjoy the views, our fun campus, and our hospitable home town!”

Andy Soucek, VP, Motorsports, Circuit of The Americas said:

“As a racing driver, what excites me most about Formula E is the combination of world-class talent and cutting-edge technology. The GEN4 car promises to raise the level of performance significantly, and the shortened circuit layout will create an intense experience for both drivers and fans. We are proud to welcome Formula E to COTA and look forward to seeing the championship write its next chapter in Austin.”

2026/27 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship Calendar

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